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
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)