Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

Zoo Rides

There's more to the zoo than animals. Enjoy a journey on one of these exciting rides! A fee is charged for each ride.  Click here  for a list of fees.

Sky Safari

Put your toes in the treetops as you glide 38 feet into the air! Get a bird’s eye view of lions, zebras, wildebeest, and ostrich in the African Journey exhibit.

For your safety, please observe these rules:

  • Must be age 2 or older to ride
  • Maximum 3 people and 350 pounds per chair
  • Anyone under 50” tall must ride with an adult
  • Only one rider under 42” tall per chair
  • All riders must be able to sit up without assistance
Sky Safari Ride

Zoo Train

Hop on board our miniature train at the zoo train station. The shiny red engine pulls four passenger cars past the Indiana Family Farm, through a tunnel, and along the shore of Shoaff Lake.  The train is a handcrafted, scaled replica of an original 1863 C. P. Huntington locomotive.

Zoo Train Ride
   

Endangered Species Carousel

This magical carousel depicts endangered animals from Southeast Asia.  Children and adults alike will enjoy a spin on one of these colorful creatures set to nostalgic organ music.

Zoo Carousel
    

River Ride

G’day, mates! Climb into your own dugout canoe and explore the Outback at the, Australian Adventure.  You’ll float past dingoes and our mob of eastern grey kangaroos.  Don’t miss the brightly colored birds in the Walkabout Aviary. Sit back and enjoy this relaxing canoe ride – no paddling required!

Zoo Boat Ride
     

Pony Ride

A ride on one of the zoo’s gentle ponies brings a smile to every child’s face. Have your camera ready as the pony strolls the ring with your child on board!  Each pony has an engraved silver nameplate on its bridle, so be sure to find out your pony’s name when you ride.

Zoo Pony Ride 

Handicapped AccessibleIf you have special needs, we are happy to accommodate you.  Please speak to the attendant before boarding your ride.

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