6 Small Midwest Zoos Great for a Short Visit

Connie Attractions & Events, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri May 18, 2017Columbian Park Zoo, Dickerson Zoo, Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, Midwest zoos, Peoria Zoo, Potawatomi Zoo, Small Midwest Zoos, Washington Park Zoo 12 Comments

Large zoos are a fun all-day adventure. But there are times that you don’t have all day. Or perhaps you have little ones in tow who can’t yet handle a full day outing. You hate to pay the full price for a major zoo, deal with the hassle of a large parking lot, and leave after a few hours. Here are six Midwest zoos that are great for short visits. Read more

Washington Park Zoo, Michigan City IN: Family Fun

Connie Attractions & Events, Indiana August 10, 2013June 11, 2015Attractions in Indiana, Michigan City Indiana, Washington Park Zoo, Zoos in Indiana 0 Comment

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. Read more