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Animal Care During the Golden Years

Creaky knees. Copious naps. Clicking joints. These are all signs of a long life well lived. As some of the animals who call the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo home enter their golden years, the care provided by their Zoo Keepers starts to look a little different. At the Zoo, it’s our goal to provide ... Read More

Fort Wayne Children's Zoo Receives AZA Accreditation

Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is proud to announce that it has received accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) independent Accreditation Commission at this year’s Annual Conference in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Twice a year, the Commission reviews accreditation applications ... Read More

Tasmanian Devils are Back!

In the heart of Tasmania, deep in the lush forests and coastal shrublands, the world’s largest carnivorous marsupial starts its day when the stars come out to play. Led by their strong nose, Tasmanian devils spend the nighttime scavenging for food and is willing to travel over 10 miles just to fin ... Read More

What We Do at the Zoo While We Miss You

Have you ever wondered what goes on at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo during the off-season? Besides missing the laughs and squeals of joy heard during the season, employees are hard at work completing different tasks to get the Zoo ready for the upcoming season! While each department has their fai ... Read More

Inspiring the Next Generation of Women Conservation Leaders

This Women’s History Month, we highlight women who have made the world a better place. Through conservation, through science, and through animal care and advocacy, they changed the world and we hope their stories inspire and empower girls of all ages to be the conservation leaders of the future. ... Read More

Celebrating Black Voices in Conservation

Thousands of solutions fill the realm of conservation conversations, but one rises above all the rest: it takes all of us. Across the United States and around the globe, it takes all of us to be the change we want to see. This Black History Month, we come together to celebrate the Black voices in co ... Read More

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