Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo Revisited

Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo Revisited

Two years ago I visited Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo during a press trip. Even through the zoo hadn’t opened for the season yet, I could tell from what was available to see during my visit that it was an outstanding zoo for children and adults alike. Therefore, when I made a return visit to Fort Wayne, Indiana, this year I wanted to go back to the zoo and see it in mid-season. I had planned to spend an hour or so in the zoo but ended up staying over three hours—and that’s without children. With about 1,000 animals, beautiful landscaping and five rides, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is, by far, the nicest non-major zoo I have visited.

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Washington Park Zoo, Michigan City IN: Family Fun

Washington Park Zoo, Michigan City IN: Family Fun

You had planned to take the kids or grandkids to one of the beaches along Indiana’s lakeshore, but the weather is a little cool for swimming.   Take them to Michigan City’s Washington Park Zoo instead.  The small 15-acre city zoo is just big enough to keep the kids–and yourself–entertained for a couple of hours.

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