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June 2019
Storytime
Enjoy an animal-themed story paired with a silly song, and a demonstration with one of our ambassador animals. Meet on the Australian Adventure Plaza at 6:00 PM for this fun program, designed for children ages 5 and under with adult. Every Tuesday and Wednesday this summer - free with zoo admission!
Find out more »July 2019
Red White & Zoo BBQ
Join us this 4th of July for a Red, White & Zoo BBQ! We will be serving an all-you-can-eat buffet from 11 am-2 pm in the Simba picnic pavilion (located in the African Journey). The delicious buffet will feature all of the BBQ classics, including hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, mac & cheese, chips, popsicles, and beverages. Each guest will also receive a commemorative can koozie. Prices are $17.99 for adults and $12.99 for children ages 2-18. Zoo admission tickets…
Find out more »August 2019
Zoofari 2019
Zoofari presented by SYM Financial Advisors 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.
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…
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…
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