Zoo Named One of "Ten Best Zoos for Kids"
by Parents Magazine

Kids know the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is one of the best.

As a Z-Mail subscriber and a zoo fan, you know how much kids love the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo.  Today, people across America know it, too!  This morning, the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo  was named one of the nation's Ten Best Zoos for Kids by the editors of Parents magazine.

"This recognizes exactly what we try so hard to do:  provide a first-class experience for kids and their families," says Zoo Director Jim Anderson.  "We work at this every single day, and we are excited that Parents magazine recognized us for this."

The accolade is based on a survey of zoos around the country conducted by the magazine.  The results of this survey will appear in the May 2009 issue of Parents magazine.

The magazine selected the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo as one of the Ten Best Zoos for Kids because it offers hands-on, family friendly activities while fostering appreciation, knowledge and excitement about the natural world.  The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo was ranked 5th in the nation for its commitment to serving children in all areas of its operation.

A day at the zoo is always amazing when you're a kid.

"For 44 years, we have connected people to the natural world and provided a wholesome experience for families," Anderson said.  "This recognition is a testament to the 500,000 people who visit the zoo annually, our 13,000 member families, and the thousands of people who helped build the zoo with their donations."  The zoo operates without tax support, and nearly everything in the zoo was constructed with donated money.

"The people of Fort Wayne and surrounding communities have made the zoo what it is today, said Michael O'Hara, president of the Fort Wayne Zoo Society Board of Directors.   "They know what a treasure they have in the Zoo. It is wonderful for the Zoo and our community that this treasure be recognized nationally."

Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo was ranked number one. Other zoos in the top ten include Chicago's Brookfield Zoo (2nd), Cincinnati Zoo (7th), San Diego Zoo (8th), and Bronx Zoo (10th).  Parents magazine boasts 15.6 million readers. The entire article can be viewed at www.parents.com/topzoos.

In just two weeks, you and your family can rediscover the zoo when it opens for the season on April 18!

Thanks for being a part of our Top Ten Zoo!

Zoo Closed for the Season

The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is currently closed for the season.  Plan to visit when we reopen on April 18, 2009.

For more information visit our web site.

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