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December 2021
Holiday Market at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo
Santa is coming to the Zoo! Join us for the Holiday Market at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 16-23. Come say hello to animals on the farm*, hear a Christmas tale during Story Time*, visit Santa Claus and decorate cookies! This event does not require paid admission. *Special Times to Remember: Story Time will take place at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm The Indiana Family Farm will be open from…
Find out more »February 2022
Last Day to Apply for Teens For Nature Program
Teens for Nature is a leadership program and an exciting way for students to develop leadership and teamwork skills while exploring the Zoo. Teens will learn, grow, make new friends, and have fun! The deadline to apply is February 28, 2022. You can apply here. Have questions or concerns? Email us at volunteer@kidszoo.org. Thank you to our sponsor for supporting our teens.
Find out more »March 2022
Summer Job Fair
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to reserve your interview time slot.
Find out more »April 2022
Member Preview Day
Member Preview Days will be on Thursday, April 28 and Friday, April 29! Members are welcome to explore the Zoo from noon to 5 p.m. before we officially open on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Find out more »Member Preview Day
Member Preview Days will be on Thursday, April 28 and Friday, April 29! Members are welcome to explore the Zoo from noon to 5 p.m. before we officially open on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Find out more »Zoo Opens For The 2022 Season
It's Opening Day at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo! Join us for the 2022 season as we continue to connect kids and animals, strengthen families, and inspire people to care.
Find out more »May 2022
Mother’s Day Brunch
Join us on May 7 and May 8 for a very special Mother’s Day celebration at one of the nation’s top children’s zoos. It is a great chance to get together as a family and treat mom to a delicious brunch in a beautiful outdoor setting. The menu will feature: Assorted Danishes Assorted Breads French Toast w berries Biscuits & Gravy Fresh Fruit Crudite's Scrambled Eggs Roasted Potatoes with veggies Sausage Bacon Carved Ham Coffee Orange Juice Apple Juice For…
Find out more »Mother’s Day Brunch
Join us on May 7 and May 8 for a very special Mother’s Day celebration at one of the nation’s top children’s zoos. It is a great chance to get together as a family and treat mom to a delicious brunch in a beautiful outdoor setting. The menu will feature: Assorted Danishes Assorted Breads French Toast w berries Biscuits & Gravy Fresh Fruit Crudite's Scrambled Eggs Roasted Potatoes with veggies Sausage Bacon Carved Ham Coffee Orange Juice Apple Juice For…
Find out more »June 2022
Military Appreciation Day
Join us for Military Appreciation Day on June 14! To honor those who have served our country, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo will be offering free admission to Military personnel and their immediate families. Be ready to show your Military ID at the front gate. Thank you to Auto Collison Service for sponsoring this event.
Find out more »Zoofari 2022
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.
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