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Due to excessive heat, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo will close early at 1 p.m. on August 24. The Zoo will reopen on Friday, August 25, at 9 a.m.Sherman Blvd is closed between Coliseum Blvd and Franke Park Drive. Please use Wells Street or Goshen Ave to access the Zoo.The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is currently closed. Join us for Wild Zoo Spring Preview April 1-7, 13-14, 20-21.Tickets Plan Your Visit Our Animals Donate Events Education Volunteers Membership Benefits Support our Mission Conservation at the Zoo Contact Us Zoo StoriesCome hang out at the Zoo! We are open for the season. Buy Tickets Plan Your Visit Come see why we are one of the nation’s top children’s zoos! Learn MorePlan Your Visit Visit one of the nation’s top ten zoo’s for kids. Enjoy a day of family friendly fun across 38 acres and over 1,000 animals. Learn MoreDonate Every donation to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo counts! Learn MoreBuy Tickets Purchase tickets online for exclusive savings* and a speedier entry. Learn More Buy Tickets Zoo Members FREE Adults (ages 13+) $12.00 Child (ages 2-12) $10.00 Children below the age of 2 FREE Learn MoreWinter Wild Encounters Get closer than ever to your favorite animals with a Winter Wild Encounter! Learn MoreView Our Animals Connecting kids and animals, strengthening families and inspiring people to care. View Our AnimalsSPEND A DAY AT THE FORT WAYNE CHILDREN’S ZOO! Hours, Details, and Parking Hours April 27-November 3: 9am-6pm Wild Wednesdays (May-July): 9am-8pm Parking All parking is free and is within an easy walk to the zoo entrance. View Map & Directions Rentals & Accessibility Single Stroller: $5.00 Double Stroller: $7.00 Wagon: $8.00 Wheelchair: FREE $10.00 Deposit required, refunded when wheelchair is returned More InfoWhat to know before you visit: Face coverings are strongly recommended but are not required. Help keep each other healthy and maintain 6 foot social distance between you and others. Washing your hands regularly with soap and water. The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo will continue to follow the leadership of the Allen County Department of Health, and adhere to the guidelines passed down to our community. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is making significant efforts to ensure a reasonably safe environment; however, the safety of visitors, volunteers, and staff cannot be guaranteed due to the nature of the pandemic. Visitors who are 65 years of age or older, or individuals who are medically vulnerable to COVID-19 should ensure they take measures to be safe and not subject themselves to the risks this virus could pose. By visiting the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo It pays to plan ahead. Buy Zoo tickets online to access exclusive discounts* and skip the long lines. *Discounts and special pricing only available online and on select days. Admission for children below the age of 2 is always free. Check our 2024 calendar for up-to-date daily pricing. Tuesday, May 14 Today’s Online Ticket Price $ 20 General Admission (ages 13+) $ 18 Child Admission (ages 2-12) $ - Evening Admission (entry after 4pm) PURCHASE ONLINE Wednesday, May 15 Tomorrow’s Online Ticket Price $ 20 General Admission (ages 13+) $ 18 Child Admission (ages 2-12) $ 12 Evening Admission (entry after 4pm) PURCHASE ONLINE A YEAR OF FAMILY FUN! Connect with your inner ’WILD’ at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo Our zoo is loaded with some of the planet’s most amazing residents. Discover what makes Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo one of Indiana’s top destinations for family fun. Benefits & Membership Packages Support Our Mission Connecting kids and animals, strengthening families and inspiring people to care. Donate Online Events Friday 17 May 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Run Wild at the Fort Wayne Run Wild with us on Friday, May 17th. This event is being held in partnership with... Learn More Thursday 20 June 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Zoofari 2024 Zoofari presented by SYM Financial Advisors offers guests 21 and older the chance to... Learn More Friday 28 June 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Rock and Roar at the Fort Rock and Roar presented by Rohrman Auto Group is a summer music series featuring talented... Learn More View all events Volunteers Volunteers Volunteers Membership Membership Careers Careers Zoo Stories May 14, 2024 Conservation Success is Just Around the Blue River Bend Conservation Success is Just Around the Blue River Bend While conducting routine surveys in southern Indiana in 2023, scientists found a juvenile hellbender salamander in the clean, cool waters of the Blue River watershed. It has been decades since anyone has seen a young, ... Read More May 14, 2024 Conservation Success is Just Around the Blue River Bend Conservation Success is Just Around the Blue River Bend ... Read More April 25, 2024 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 ... Read More March 1, 2024 Inspiring the Next Generation of Women Conservation Leaders This Women’s History Month, we highlight women who have made the world a better place. ... Read More February 19, 2024 Celebrating Black Voices in Conservation Thousands of solutions fill the realm of conservation conversations, but one rises above ... Read More Visit Our Blog Connecting kids and animals, strengthening families and inspiring people to care. ContactNews Careers Site Policies (260) 427-6800 3411 Sherman Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46808 © 2024 Fort Wayne Children’s ZooPrev Next × Search Search for (Custom): × Help the Zoo Your support helps us to care for our animals all winter long. Donate Now...