Hours
The Fort Wayne Zoo is open daily for the 2025 season from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Starting May 1, the Zoo will be open from 9 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Parking
All parking is free and within an easy walking distance of the zoo entrance.
View Map & DirectionsMonday, Apr 28
Today's Online Ticket Price
(ages 13+)
(ages 2-12)
(entry after 4pm)
Tuesday, Apr 29
Tomorrow's Online Ticket Price
(ages 13+)
(ages 2-12)
(entry after 4pm)
From 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. the Zoo is Closed to prepare for
This colorful and immersive adventure is open on select evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., March 27 through May 26.
Rides & Experiences
Enjoy a ride during your visit! Rides are purchased with digital tickets.
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| Sky Safari | $4 |
| Z.O.&O. Railroad | $4 |
| Crocodile Creek Adventure Ride: | $4 |
| Ride Endangered Species Carousel: | $4 |
| Ride Pass (10 Rides): | $25 |
| Ride Wristband: | $10 |
| Bamboo Forest Adventure Play: View & Sign Waiver Here | $10 (Pre–Scheduled) |
| Birthday Parties: | Click here for more information. |
| Ride Passes and Tickets: | Click here for more information. |
Animal Experiences
Enjoy an animal experience during your visit! Experiences are purchased with digital tickets.
| Goat Feeding: Available at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Wild Wednesday includes a 5 p.m. feeding |
$2 |
| Chicken Feeding: Available at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m. |
$2 |
| Giraffe Feeding: | $2 = 1 leaf
$6 = 4 leaves |
| Stingray Feeding: Available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wild Wednesday includes a 6 p.m. feeding |
$6 |
Keeper Chats
Chat with our Zoo Keepers & learn how we care for our animals. Click below to see our Keeper Chats Schedule
Rentals & Accessibility
The Fort Wayne Zoo wishes to meet the needs of every visitor, so all areas of the zoo are stroller, wagon, and wheelchair accessible. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal laws. Any person needing reasonable accommodations can reach out to Guest Services at 260-427-6800.
Wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the main entrance. Quantities are limited.
Single Stroller: $10.00
Double Stroller: $15.00
Wagon: $15.00
Wheelchair: Free
(ID required and held while wheelchair is being used.)
Scooter: $25.00
(First Come First Served)
Requirements
Rented ECVs may be used throughout the Zoo. Guests must be 18 years of age to operate, and a photo ID is required to rent ECVs.
Safety Reminders
Wheelchairs and scooters are not meant for recreational devices but are intended for assistance to individuals needing help with mobility. ECVs need to be operated at a walking speed.
The weight capacity for our ECV is 330 pounds. The maximum weight for a manual wheelchair is 350 pounds.
View the full ECV Scooter rental policy here.
Guest Policies
Please review the guidelines and expectations for all Zoo visitors to ensure a pleasant and safe experience.
A Zoo For All
The Fort Wayne Zoo is a certified sensory inclusive facility registered with KultureCity. We offer quiet places, sensory bags, and headphones. Our staff are trained to help guests with sensory needs enjoy their visit and sensory bags can be checked out at the Guest Services building.
To prepare for your Zoo visit, read our KultureCity social story.
The Fort Wayne Zoo is a certified Autism Center through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Our staff have completed an autism-specific training and certification program to enhance knowledge and assist autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals.
Accepted Payment
We accept cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express cards at the admission gate, gift shop, and concession stands. Only digital Ride Passes and Tickets are accepted at Zoo rides. Passes can be purchased on our website. Using a mobile device, we’ll send a QR code to your email address or through a text message.
LODGING IN FORT WAYNE
Conveniently located less than two miles from our Front Gates, TownePlace Suites Fort Wayne North is proud to partner with the Zoo to make your visit to Fort Wayne extra special.
For additional resources as you plan your stay, check out Visit Fort Wayne.
