Washington Park Zoo, Zoo in Michigan City, Indiana
The Washington Park Zoo spans 15 acres across a hilly sand dune near Lake Michigan, housing 220 animals from 90 different species throughout the world.
The zoo started in 1925 when a retired animal trainer brought a brown bear named Jake to the Washington Park lakefront to attract visitors.
The Works Progress Administration constructed several notable structures within the zoo, including Monkey Island and observation towers that remain standing today.
Visitors can access the zoo from April through October, with admission prices ranging from $8 for children to $11 for adults and $10 for seniors.
The facility functions as a sanctuary for misplaced wild pets and injured local wildlife that cannot survive in their natural environments.
Location: Indiana
Website: https://www.washingtonparkzoo.com/
Opening Hours: April-October: Monday-Sunday 10:00-16:00; November-March: closed
Website: https://washingtonparkzoo.com
GPS coordinates: 41.56150,-86.90100
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38
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