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February 2019
FREE Frog Watch Training
Join our grassroots conservation program! FrogWatch USA is a citizen science program that allows individuals and families to learn about the wetlands in their communities and help conserve amphibians by observing and reporting the calls of local frogs and toads. Many previously abundant frog and toad populations have experienced dramatic population declines both in the United States and around the world and it's essential that scientists understand the scope, geographic scale, and cause of these declines. All are welcome to attend…
Find out more »June 2019
Zoobilee 2019 – Otterly Amazing
Zoobilee is the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo’s gala event and features a gourmet dinner and cocktails. The live and silent auctions are sure to impress with one of a kind zoo experiences you can only find at Zoobilee. Best of all, you'll be supporting the zoo and our mission of connecting kids and animals, strengthening families, and inspiring people to care! For 2019 ticket information, contact our development office at 260-427-6831. For sponsorship information, contact Erin Ward at 260-427-6844. See photos from…
Find out more »August 2019
Zoofari 2019
Tickets go on sale July 1 at noon. Note to all zoo guests: The zoo will be closed on Friday, August 2 so we can prepare for the Zoofari event. The zoo will re-open at 9 AM on Saturday, August 3. Zoofari offers guests 21 and older the chance to sample delicious food, beer, and wine from over 50 local and regional establishments as they stroll through the zoo listening to music from local bands and enjoying the animals. Proceeds…
Find out more »2019 Orangutan SSP Husbandry Workshop
This workshop is intended to provide up-to-date information about the proper care and management of orangutans in a variety of settings. This year, we hope to have a wide variety of topics including husbandry, medical, and training, along with a highlighted theme regarding the discovery of the Tapanuli species of orangutan.
Find out more »September 2019
Corks for Conservation 2019
Corks for Conservation is brand new for 2019 and highlights work being done around the world to save wildlife and wild places, in partnership with the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. With over 25 conservation partners locally and across the globe, this event will directly support the efforts of the zoo to preserve wildlife in wild places. Our hope is for each guest to leave the night inspired to care a little more about world around them! For ticket and sponsorship…
Find out more »October 2019
MaskZOOrade
Tickets go on sale September 9 at noon. Join us for MaskZOOrade, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo’s adults only costume party! This special night for guests 21 and older is a unique opportunity to have a “spooktacular” time while supporting the zoo. As guests walk through the zoo at dusk, memories of childhood trick or treating at the zoo will flood back to you. However, the event is uniquely its own featuring music, themed appetizers, and cocktails as guests party…
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