Fort Wayne Zoo

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Connecting kids and animals,
Strengthening families, and
Inspiring people to care.
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Just your typical claw-some marsupial. ✨Not only do Tasmanian devils use their claws to dig underground burrows, but the...
01/17/2025

Just your typical claw-some marsupial. ✨

Not only do Tasmanian devils use their claws to dig underground burrows, but they also come in handy when needing to scale trees quickly.

Say it with us...crocodile skinks are so cool! Similar to their namesake, the red-eyed crocodile skink is covered in thi...
01/16/2025

Say it with us...crocodile skinks are so cool!

Similar to their namesake, the red-eyed crocodile skink is covered in thick, leathery skin with bony plates running down their back, like a suit of armor offering protection.

When it's 3 degrees with a real feel of -7 ❄ Winter weather is no match for a North American river otter's thick coat! W...
01/15/2025

When it's 3 degrees with a real feel of -7 ❄

Winter weather is no match for a North American river otter's thick coat! With two layers of fur to keep them warm, this aquatic mammal is perfectly adapted for colder climates.

Hello there! Do you have any birthday snacks for me? Shiloh the sitatunga is celebrating her 19th birthday today! 🎉 We ...
01/14/2025

Hello there! Do you have any birthday snacks for me?

Shiloh the sitatunga is celebrating her 19th birthday today! 🎉 We hope her day is filled with snacks, snacks, and more snacks.
📸 Keeper Cory

The bat-eared fox may be one of the smallest fox species, but they've got an ear up on the competition! Not only do they...
01/13/2025

The bat-eared fox may be one of the smallest fox species, but they've got an ear up on the competition! Not only do they use their 5-inch long ears to locate insects underground, but this fox's ears also help shed heat easily to stay cool in the African savannas.

📸 Keeper Kyle

Join us for a one-of-a-kind romantic evening at the Fort Wayne Zoo! Treat your special someone to an unforgettable dinin...
01/10/2025

Join us for a one-of-a-kind romantic evening at the Fort Wayne Zoo! Treat your special someone to an unforgettable dining experience surrounded by the tranquil beauty of The Reef.
https://kidszoo.ticketapp.org/portal/pages/special_events

This limited-seating event runs from February 13-15. Tickets are $175 for Fort Wayne Zoo members* and $200 for non-members.

Two seatings:

6:00-7:30 p.m.

8:00-9:30 p.m.

What’s Included:

A gourmet plated four-course dinner featuring an exclusive Valentine’s menu.
Romantic music and a beautifully lit path to set the mood.
Complimentary photos are provided at no charge.
Optional mini bouquets are available for pre-purchase to make the evening even more special.

*Fort Wayne Zoo Members must be logged into their Member Portal to obtain the member price.

Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you... 💚 To make room for their growing bodies and to remove para...
01/10/2025

Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you... 💚
 
To make room for their growing bodies and to remove parasites, snakes shed their skin multiple times a year! Often starting near the head, snakes will rub against something abrasive to tear the skin and start the shedding process. 🐍

The fairest of them all, and we aren't lion ✨
01/09/2025

The fairest of them all, and we aren't lion ✨

You may be dreaming wistfully of warmer days, but the Canada lynx is well-adapted for the winter weather! ❄ The bottoms ...
01/08/2025

You may be dreaming wistfully of warmer days, but the Canada lynx is well-adapted for the winter weather! ❄ The bottoms of their feet are even covered in furry pads, acting as built-in snowshoes useful when walking through the snowy terrain.

Spring into a new season with the Fort Wayne Zoo! Our Spring Camp lets your campers discover the natural wonders that th...
01/07/2025

Spring into a new season with the Fort Wayne Zoo!

Our Spring Camp lets your campers discover the natural wonders that the new season has to offer. Animal encounters, engaging Zoo tours, and more await each camp day!

Space is limited; pre-registration is required and must be completed online - https://fwzoo.com/programs/kids-for-nature-spring-camp-2025/ .

Questions? Call 260-427-6800 ext. 301 or email [email protected].

Thank you to Steel Dynamics, Inc. for supporting our campers.

Have old Christmas lights you aren't sure what to do with? Recycle them at the Zoo!From now until January 17, we will be...
01/06/2025

Have old Christmas lights you aren't sure what to do with? Recycle them at the Zoo!

From now until January 17, we will be collecting used holiday lights to prevent them from ending up in the landfill. Last year, you all recycled and diverted one thousand pounds of Christmas lights from the landfill! Let's see if we can collect even more this year.

Lights can be dropped off at our Guest Services building between 9 - 5 p.m. weekdays through January 17.

Can you hear me now? 👂🏼 With large ears like satellite dishes, eastern grey kangaroos have excellent hearing and often d...
01/06/2025

Can you hear me now? 👂🏼

With large ears like satellite dishes, eastern grey kangaroos have excellent hearing and often detect predators before they see them! This marsupial can even rotate each ear independently, letting them pick up sounds from many directions.

Happy ! 🦜 Did you know a bird's beak can tell you a lot about their diet? Birds have specialized beaks with unique stru...
01/05/2025

Happy ! 🦜 Did you know a bird's beak can tell you a lot about their diet? Birds have specialized beaks with unique structures adapted for the food they eat and environment they live in.

Photo 1: A pelican will use its large beak and pouch to scoop up fish from the water.

Photo 2: Using its long, curved beak, a blue-faced honeyeater's preferred snack is nectar and pollen from plants.

Photo 3: The red-tailed hawk's sharp beak helps them catch their food and eat it quickly.

Photo 4: An Indian pygmy goose's short bill with the nail at the end is perfect for pulling aquatic vegetation from the ground.

Photo 5: Turkey vultures have strong, hooked beaks that are useful when consuming carrion.

Photo 6: An African penguin's long, sharp beak helps them catch slippery fish when swimming. 🐧

Naya update: still stunning ✨📸 Keeper Kyle
01/03/2025

Naya update: still stunning ✨
📸 Keeper Kyle

01/02/2025

The peace that comes from never having to open an Excel Sheet, never having to choose a subject line for an email, and never knowing the feeling of returning to work after a holiday.

Ringing in the Gnu Year with some wildebeest glamor shots! 🌟 Did you know wildebeest are also referred to as 'gnus'? Ori...
01/01/2025

Ringing in the Gnu Year with some wildebeest glamor shots! 🌟

Did you know wildebeest are also referred to as 'gnus'? Originating from the Khoekhoe language used in various southern African countries, this name likely imitates the grunt-like noises they will sometimes make.

12/31/2024

Thank you to everyone who supported our mission of connecting kids and animals, strengthening families, and inspiring people to care in 2024! We can't wait to see you all for the 2025 season on March 28, 2025.

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A Peaceful Red Panda
A Peaceful Red Panda

The peace that comes from never having to open an Excel Sheet, never having to choose a subject line for an email, and never knowing the feeling of returning to work after a holiday.

Thank you to everyone who supported our mission of connecting kids and animals, strengthening families, and inspiring people to care in 2024! We can't wait to see you all for the 2025 season on March 28, 2025.

Give the Gift of Adventure This Holiday Season!
Give the Gift of Adventure This Holiday Season!

The holidays are just around the corner, and there's still time to find the perfect present for your loved ones! Give the gift of adventure this holiday season with any one of these zoo-per gifts! - Zoo Membership - Wild Encounters - Adopt an Animal* - Zoo Bucks *Adoption packages can be picked up in-person at our Guest Services building or shipped to your chosen recipient. For shipped packages, please order today to help ensure arrival by December 25. If you have any questions, please reach out to Guest Services at (260) 427-6800 or email [email protected].

Find Yourself A Bestie Like Ginko!
Find Yourself A Bestie Like Ginko!

Find yourself a bestie who looks at you the way Ginko looks at his bestie. 🎥 Keeper Bethany

Happy National Kangaroo Awareness Day!
Happy National Kangaroo Awareness Day!

Blink and you'll miss it. 🦘 Is there anything more joey-ful than a joey popping its head out to wish you a happy #NationalKangarooAwarenessDay? At around five and a half months, a joey will poke its head out of its mother's pouch, but only for short periods of time! As they get older, they will begin to hop out of the pouch to explore the world around it. Visit the Kangaroo Yard to learn more about the joeys in our care.

Let The Gourd Times Roll!
Let The Gourd Times Roll!

Let the gourd times roll 🎃 📸 Keeper Kristi

Abasi when his Keepers sneak broccoli into his ice treats 🥦 📸 Keeper Jenny

Casting for a Live-Action Nemo
Casting for a Live-Action Nemo

Submitting our formal request for a live-action Nemo 🦈

Tasmanian Devils are Back!
Tasmanian Devils are Back!

Is there anything more joey-ful than Tasmanian devils being back? Similar to kangaroos, Tasmanian devils are marsupials, meaning baby Tasmanian devils, or joeys, spend the first few months of their life growing inside their mother's pouch. Check out this video to learn more about this unique species! 🎥 Animation by Huntington University students

Rock out with us on Friday, August 23, at Rock & Roar! 🎶 In this summer music series presented by Rohrman Auto Group, guests 21 and over can grab a Molson Coors beverage and see their favorite Zoo animals. Joining us this Friday from Fort Wayne’s local music scene will be The Sweetwater All Stars, so click the link in our bio to get your Rock & Roar tickets today! Thank you to Rohrman Automotive Group for supporting Rock & Roar!

Good afternoon and happy #WorldGiraffeWeek from Giraffe Platform! 🦒

Come wish our otter-ly amazing North American river otters a Happy #WorldOtterDay today! 🦦

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