Santa is coming to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo! Join us for Wild Zoo Wonderland at the Zoo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.* on select dates starting November 29. Come say hello to animals on Red Panda Ridge, hear a holiday tale during Story Time, give a stingray a jolly treat, visit Santa Claus, and more! Purchase your tickets here.
Dates and Hours
November 29-30 and December 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-23, 26-30
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pricing Information
Zoo Members – FREE
General Admission (Ages 13+) – $15
Kids (Ages 2-12) – $13
Children below the age of 2 get in for free
*Special Times to Remember:
Story Time in the Wild Things Gift Shop will take place every half hour beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Otter Chat at 11:30 a.m.
Orangutan Chat at 12:30 p.m.
Red Panda Chat at 1:00 p.m.
Goat and Chicken feedings will take place at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.
Stingray Feeding at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Activities available:
Visit Santa (available on dates before Christmas)
Cookie Decorating
FREE Train Ride on the Z.O.&O Railroad
FREE Carousel Ride on the Endangered Species Carousel
Write a letter to Santa (available on dates before Christmas)
Festive Games for the whole family
Visit the Reef, Stingray Bay, Indiana Family Farm, Central Zoo loop, Red Panda Ridge, and Indonesian Rain Forest (weather permitting)
Presenting Sponsor:
Letters to Santa Sponsor:
