What is the 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! Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo! When can I apply? The Teens ...Continued
Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo Announces the Loss of Giraffe Zuri, the Oldest Reticulated Giraffe in the United States Fort Wayne IN – With heavy hearts, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo announces the loss of matriarch and beloved giraffe, Zuri, on Friday, November 25. Our experienced animal care staff and veterinary team noticed earlier in the we ...Continued
Become a Zoo Member and enjoy a full year of amazing benefits! Your Zoo Membership is a great value and will provide hours of family fun at the nationally recognized Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo! HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET Members of the Fort Wayne Zoological Society receive these benefits for a full 12 months. Please note that Membership prices a ...Continued
Did you know that more than 80% of the ocean is unmapped, unobserved, and unexplored? Or that only 35% of United States oceans and coastal waters have been mapped? The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is dedicated to helping protect the oceans and the marine life that calls it home, even the ones we may not know exist yet! If we come together to do s ...Continued
When you see, Protecting Our Flock signs around the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, it means the birds have been temporarily moved to their inside space for their safety. To ensure the safety of the animals in our care, many of the birds have been moved inside as a precaution against the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Several Midw ...Continued
Become a Zoo Member and enjoy a full year of amazing benefits! Your Zoo Membership is a great value and will provide hours of family fun at the nationally recognized Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET Members of the Fort Wayne Zoological Society receive these benefits for a full 12 months. Please note that Membership prices a ...Continued
The Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Program (SOCP) has been working alongside the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo since 2012 on environmental education, research and protecting the habitats of endangered orangutans. Meet some of the Orangutans Meet three young orangutans: Gaia, Uda a ...Continued
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is making a difference for animals every single day. From embracing green practices, to supporting global conservation projects, the Zoo helps to create a healthier planet for all. Use these resources to learn more about our efforts, our conservation partners, and the easy things you can do to help us make a differen ...Continued
What do ratchet wrenches, strawberry pies, and anchors have in common? Just a year ago, your best guess would’ve been better than mine. Prior to helping the Zoo’s local conservation project, MOTUS Wildlift Tracking Stystem, you could say building IKEA bookcases was the extent of my “construction” experience. But in the summer of 2019, I fou ...Continued
Zoo to You Magazine Subscribe to Z-Mail Get all the latest news by subscribing to our Z-Mail newsletter! You may unsubscribe at any time and the zoo will not share your e-mail address with any other organization. IMPORTANT! If your e-mail has an anti-spam filter that blocks messages from unknown addresses, be sure to add communications@ ...Continued