It pays to plan ahead. Buy Zoo tickets online to access exclusive discounts* and skip the long lines.
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
*Discounts and special pricing only available online and on select days. Admission for children below the age of 2 is always free. Check our 2024 calendar for up-to-date daily pricing.
A YEAR OF FAMILY FUN!
Connect with your inner 'WILD' at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo
Our zoo is loaded with some of the planet’s most amazing residents. Discover what makes Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo one of Indiana’s top destinations for family fun.
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Events
Saturday
23
November
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fall Weekends at the Fort
New this year! Beginning on November 9, join us on select weekends in November, from 10...
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Friday
29
November
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wild Zoo Wonderland at the
Santa is coming to the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo! Join us for Wild Zoo Wonderland at the...
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Saturday
30
November
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wild Zoo Wonderland at the
Santa is coming to the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo! Join us for Wild Zoo Wonderland at the...
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Zoo Stories
October 1, 2024
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo Receives AZA Accreditation
Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is proud to announce that it has received accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) independent Accreditation Commission at this year’s Annual Conference in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Twice a year, the Commission reviews accreditation applications
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October 1, 2024
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo Receives AZA Accreditation
Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is proud to announce that it has received accreditation from ... Read More
September 17, 2024
Tasmanian Devils are Back!
In the heart of Tasmania, deep in the lush forests and coastal shrublands, the world’s ... Read More
June 18, 2024
Motus Towers are Helping Scientists Learn about Migrating Species
Did you know that the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo maintains six Motus towers in Northeast ... Read More