Rides
Enjoy a ride during your visit! Tokens cost $1 each and are available at machines located throughout the zoo.
| Z.O.&O. Railroad:3 | 3 tokens |
| Endangered Species Carousel: | 3 tokens |
| Sky Safari Ride: | 3 tokens |
| Crocodile Creek Adventure Ride: | 3 tokens |
Animal Experiences
Enjoy an animal experience during your visit! Tokens cost $1 each and are available at machines located throughout the Zoo.
| Stingray Feeding: | 5 tokens |
| Giraffe Feeding: | 1 token |
| Goat Food: | 1 token |
| Pony Trail: | 6 tokens |
Keeper Chats
Chat with our Zoo Keepers & learn how we care for our animals. View our daily schedule.
We can’t wait to welcome you all back to the Zoo in person. We have made several changes in order to keep our guests and our staff healthy and safe.
Hours
Open April 30, 2022
Zoo Admission
Parking
All parking is free and within an easy walking distance of the zoo entrance.
View Map & Directions
Rentals & Accessibility
The Fort Wayne Children’s 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 make arrangements by calling the zoo office at 260-427-6800 or e-mail us at least 72 hours before your visit.
Wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the main entrance. Quantities are limited.
Single Stroller: $5.00
Double Stroller: $7.00
Wagon: $8.00
Wheelchair: FREE $10.00 deposit required, refunded when wheelchair is returned
Sensory Friendly
The Zoo is a certified sensory inclusive facility registered with KultureCity. We offer quiet places, sensory bags and headphones. Our staff is trained to help guess with sensory needs enjoy their visit. Sensory bags can be checked out at the Stroller and Wagon Rental Stations.
Accepted Payment
We accept cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express cards at the admission gate, gift shop, and concession stands. Sorry, only tokens are accepted at zoo rides. Tokens may be purchased at token machines located throughout the zoo. We are unable to accept MasterCard Debit cards and MasterCard Prepaid cards at token machines.
LODGING IN FORT WAYNE
As Indiana’s second-largest city, Fort Wayne offers a wide variety of options for dining, lodging, and family fun!
Go to Visit Fort Wayne to check out the many choices available. Enjoy your stay!
