Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, Family zoo in Fort Wayne, United States
The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo extends across 40 acres within Franke Park, displaying more than 1,000 animals in distinct geographical zones representing Africa, Asia, and Australia.
The zoo started in 1952 as a nature preserve in Franke Park, evolving into a full-scale children's zoo by 1965 with 18 initial animal exhibits.
Each geographical area presents animals in environments that reflect their natural habitats, teaching visitors about wildlife preservation and global ecosystems.
The zoo operates daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with admission rates of $20 for children aged 2-12 and $22 for adults aged 13-61.
Five wildebeests made headlines in 2004 when they broke through a gate and wandered through Fort Wayne streets before their capture by zoo personnel.
Location: Indiana
Inception: July 3, 1965
Website: http://kidszoo.org
GPS coordinates: 41.10639,-85.15451
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00
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