The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is packed with exciting, hands-on activities designed to help kids connect with their wild side. Best of all, they’re free!
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In the Australian Adventure Welcome Center, wiggle through the wombat burrow and get cozy in the kid-sized kangaroo pouch.
In the African Journey, little explorers can sit behind the wheel of a real Land Rover, peek into tents, beat on a drum, and zoom in on zebra with the Savannah Cam.
Entering the Indonesian Rain Forest? Check out Dr. Diversity’s Research Station where kids can peer into microscopes, “dress” the part of a rainforest researcher, and size themselves up to an elephant.
On Tree Top Trail, children will find hands-on learning in tiger hut and get a squirrel’s eye view as they climb into the Kids’ Tree House.
Little Poof, our pint-sized toy train, is waiting for your budding conductor to climb aboard! Around the corner, visit the Indiana Family Farm where kids (of all ages!) can hug a goat, pet a calf, and meet a miniature donkey.
Free animal shows, keeper chats and more are offered daily. Click here for a schedule.
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