Great little zoo. Animal exhibits bring the animals nice and close to the patrons.The zoo can be completed easily in three hours if not two. It is clean and well staffed with helpful, friendly and knowledgeable staff.The zoo is almost completely handicap accessible too.The skylift wasnt working but the animals more than made up for that. Highly recommend the Ft Wayne Zoo.

Animals were awesome, zoo was clean, but website should be updated and inform people that almost everything in the zoo is closed!!!!! Didnt know until we got there and got in the zoo. Website made it seem like it was going to be a Halloween based day at the zoo full of stuff to do. Not the case

Nice size zoo! I loved thr mums and brilliant floral foliage and plants! Also the natural paths along Africa were very peaceful. Animal enclosures were clean and easy to view animals. The rides were fun and although most didnt go by a lot of animals were relaxing and fun to ride!

GIRAFFES! 🦒 We love this zoo! If you have children and are in the Fort Wayne area, this is a must. We have a year membership and have already been 5 times this summer. We still haven’t seen everything, done all the rides, or been to the petting zoo. We spend between 1-2 hours each time and focus on a specific section within the park. Our favorite so far has been the giraffe feeding. It is a $1 token for a piece of lettuce and you get up close and personal with a giraffe. It is such a neat experience. It’s not always available, though. Sometimes the giraffes are taking a break or aren’t around the platform, so maybe call and ask if that’s something you are wanting to do. Another bonus during the hot summer days is that most of the zoo is shaded with mature trees. It definitely makes a difference with the heat.

This was my first time visiting this zoo and I was surprised at how sprawling it is. They have multiple different regions which are landscaped and designed very well to make you feel like youve been transported to another continent. They have lots of different animals, and even some interactive feeding experiences with animals like giraffes and stingrays. They do a good job of having employees at a lot of the exhibits discussing the animals. They also have a few rides to check out around the zoo, including a ski lift type ride and a water log ride. Overall this is a great zoo and absolutely worth dedicating a day to.

This is just the perfect place to take children for a short zoo trip. Its small, which is just right for little humans that have the attention span of a golden retriever. There are so many exhibits to see, and the giraffe feeding station is a unique thing I havent seen before.As expected, food prices are a bit jacked up, but it shouldnt take you more than a few hours to get through the place and go eat somewhere else.The staff here were really friendly. There was an older lady with a toad that told us all sorts of cool things about that toad.

We have been members at the Fort Wayne Childrens Zoo for the past few years. It is one of our favorite summer activities to do with our kids! Our kids love seeing all the animals, but theyre absolute favorite thing to do is the pony ride! We visit the ponies every time we come - I remember the pony ride from when I was a kid, so its so cool to see my kids enjoy it too!

My family and I absolutely LOVED this Zoo! We had been to the Indy Zoo more times than I could count and this Zoo completely exceed any expectations we had going in! The staff was so friendly, helpful and extremely knowledgeable! We’ve been to many zoos and this is by far my family & I’s new favorite place to visit! Definitely worth the 2 hr drive from Indy!

Loads of fun and tons to see! We got there a little after 9:00am when they open, on a Saturday. A very friendly greeter directed us to the members line. We had already purchased the family pass for $149, so the wait was short...just showed our membership card with driver’s license checked for my husband and I.The zoo wasn’t crowded, and it was unseasonable cool weather for a late-May morning. Most of the exhibits were open and the animals were visible in their respective areas. The employees were friendly and several were available for questions.We could have easily spent 3+ hours, but at the 2 hour mark, it became rather crowded. We will definitely visit again, and start with the Australia exhibit since we had to skip it.Restrooms were plentiful. They were clean and well-stocked. There were designated quiet areas to sit at, that were shaded and comfortable. At least one was covered, and clearly designated for nursing mothers (which is awesome!).

A really attractive zoo with an excellent layout. The animals are easy to see, and so many of themHave very nice habitats. Admission is below average of other zoos. Many attractions and concessions. They are the only zoo in US to have Javan gibbons (an arboreal lesser ape) and they have a beautiful family of Sumatran orangutans.

Its a large zoo with a whole day of experiences. You can spend the whole day or at minimum half a day to see it all. Zoo is very clean, pricing is a little expensive but it goes towards the cause of up keep which is needed. Well worth your money spent.You are better off to buy a family membership than pay for one day. It doesnt cost that much more. Then you can go unlimited times.They have a sky tram, water log ride, train, can pet the sting ray, feed giraffes, carroselle, and much more.Very kid and wheel chair friendly, zoo accommodates everyone.When family comes to town, they always tell me how impressive and nice this zoo is and others dont compare to the ones they have near them. Be grateful we live near a great zoo!

Its was awesome. Amazing animals. So well taken care of. The staff was informative and positive. Areas around the park were well cleaned and maintained. Was a bit crowded but to be expected on a Friday. Well worth the trip.

Great Zoo! Took my Niece and Nephew on my first visit to FW Zoo. Easy to get around, you can get up close to many of the animals. Of course since my wife loves Giraffes we had to feed one.

The fort Wayne Zoo was a very nice place. I enjoyed my day there with my son and two daughters. They have a great variety of animals. Great food and at decent prices. My favorite exhibit was the giraffes area. although I did love them seeing the Lions the monkeys were awesome too.All of the animals seemed well taken care of and has a happy as can be. Im definitely going to have to visit there again I hadnt been in a very very long time. My son and daughters loved the river ride although I loved the sky safari a lot more. Parking was easy close and convient. I definitely recommend this Zoo to anyone wanting to have a great adventure outdoors with the family.The Fort Wayne Childrens Zoo is a place to visit.

I was so very disappointed in the lack of places to buy good, healthy food! My glucose was dropping, and I was very hungry, yet we had to keep walking around to find Rays. The line was long but the food came fast. Next time I will bring our own food! But hey too many parents are willing to feed themselves and their kids junk food like they want to offer at the zoo. The Sea lion show was a disappointment. It used to be 3 trainers doing a great show, but now it was just barely 2 and the third just throwing food.

One of the most quiet tranquil zoos our family has visited. The trip was very peaceful. They have many animals other zoos do not. The staff was friendly and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

The Fort Wayne Zoo is awesome! Children absolutely love it & adults love it just as much. My favorite thing is the Stingray Exhibit & getting to Pet them! The petting zoo area is pretty awesome too! Overall a great experience!

This zoo is one of the most fun and exciting zoos Ive been to. So much to see and do. Lots of ground to cover for those over excited kids. It also brings a little fun with their canoe ride and ski lift, plus a whole lot more. Definitely worth the money.

I was some what impressed but at the same time wasnt. There werent as many animals as I thought there would be but I do have to say, the rides were really cool. I had a lot of fun and I learned a whole bunch. 😉

Beautiful zoo! I love the pathways as you make your way around the different parts of the zoo.The foliage and waterways throughout makes for a peaceful feeling as you enjoy observing the animals. The animals seem happy too!Friendly staff, clean surroundings.

Great zoo, lots of animals out; a baby duck was walking down the path with people at one point. They have a petting zoo and refreshments along the route. My kids had a blast and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable of the animals they serve.

Love the layout of this zoo. No real backtracking which is great. There is a lot of shade on the paths so even of its hot its not too bad. Except for the train ride. Looked like it didnt have a top for the cars so we had to pass. NO MAGNETS in the store. So disappointing 😞 for collectors like us.

Had a wonderful time as usual! Was awesome to get to see the stingrays and pet and feed them this year. It had been 7 years since I had been and the exhibit was still being worked on back then. Food from all three restaurants was delicious. All the staff were friendly and outgoing and gave loads of information.

From start to finish the Fort Wayne zoo is amazing to me truly enjoy our experiences that my children have a great time my nieces have a great time we love the atmosphere is always clean as always fun and always a positive vibe a truly enjoy it was so much fun

A wonderful zoo. It seemed as if most of the zoo was shaded. Not very expensive. Great friendly staff.

This is a very fun, clean, and family friendly zoo! It is very easy to see all of the animals and is enjoyable for all ages! We had a wonderful time looking at all of the fun animals. Not to mention, there were peacocks walking freely all over the zoo! Such a fun place!

We always enjoy spending a day at the Fort Wayne Childrens Zoo when we are in town visiting family. It is friendly, well run, clean and affordable for a large family. We will continue our visits for years to come!

Great Zoo! We have been to several zoos over the years and this is one of our favorites. Better than most large city zoos. Very clean and well landscaped. We especially enjoyed the Africa trail as animals are very close, lions are separated only by glass and sometimes walk right up to you, frightening little children. Feeding the giraffes is also entertaining, Ive never seen a tongue that long. The log ride & sky lift are very relaxing and highly recommended. Train ride is rather boring and not worth the price in my opinion. My children enjoyed feeding the sting rays as they suck the food right out of your hand. We had a fantastic day, will return again.

This place was amazing! We live in Indy and belong to that zoo but this one was way better. So much interaction. We loved the giraffes. It was 4 adults who went and we felt like kids again. We’re coming back in a few months so our son can experience it.

Beautiful place. Best childrens zoo! natural animal habitat. Loved it when I was little and my daughter loves it now.

Zoo was cool. There is $3 a person log ride that teaches you nothing. No otters, very sad. And (see above photo) toys entirely lacking scale.However the Dippin dots were decently priced 🖤

This was so much fun. It is not just for kids. Love the many different animals and how it is set up. Easy to see everything.

FUN!!! Great zoo, with lots of animals! Large place with much to do. Great price, only 15 bux for adults and 11 bux for kids. Horse riding area Great for kids under 12. 6 dollars per ride for 2 laps. Boat ride not really worth 3 dollars per person. Didnt get to try other rides, but noticed they had a sky ride and a merry go round. Petting zoo was fun with goats, cows, chickens and rabbits. Food and drinks werent outrageous like most places. Loved the red pandas. Unfortunately the giraffes were not allowed out when we went, due to weather conditions. Looking at what else there is to do here, this is probably the best bet!

This is me and my daughters go to for a fun time! I understand its slightly more expensive than just going to a park, but every little bit that you spend goes towards the zoo and making it better for customers and especially the animals! Attached are just a few of the pictures of our last trip.

We took our 1 year old grand daughter. It was wonderful. We havent been to the zoo in many years. We were happy to see how it has continued to grow and change to keep it very up to date and the exhibits were easy to see and be close to the animals. Our gdaughter loved the free roaming peacocks. The lines for the rides moved quickly and the visitors ALL seemed very family oriented. I didnt hear any fowl language or saw any disrespectful behavior. Such a nice experience.

BEST ZOO EVER!!!! This zoo actually puts the animals first when it comes to beautiful exhibits that allow plenty of room for the animals. There is wonderful vegetation amongst the entire property which allows for squirrels, rabbits, and other wild life and better air quality. The zoo uses real plant growth instead of cement walls and cages so the animals are in more natural environments. The price of admission is $15 for an adult ticket which is PHENOMENAL compared to $26 a person for the Indy Zoo (comparably Indy Zoo is a much LOWER QUALITY zoo too!). I LOVE the Fort Wayne Zoo so much I will always donate when I am able to (and hope others will too!) as I believe in providing quality living conditions for the animals the way they do!

One of the better zoos Ive been to. (Comparing to Detroit and Toledo zoos) The layout is fantastic and its quite interactive for the kids.

Great place to take family. Very clean park. Very enjoyable.

This is a delightful place to spend a day with kids or grandkids. There is plenty of shade if you need it, and where there are ramps, the climb is easy. Admission is reasonable, though snacks are a little pricey.

I was very surprised with the size of this place, was an incredible experience! Very clean and organized, there you can meet many animals of worldwide.

Amazing place for the kids. Love how you can touch sting rays. The slushy station was a great refreshing stop...

My son loves this zoo, and I have been going since I was a baby also! Theres three major themes (Africa, Australia, Indonesian Rain Forest) and lots of fun attractions like train, log ride, carousel, and a sky ride. The admission price isnt too bad. They even have Halloween fun in the fall!

Take my daughter here all the time. We always have a blast and love seeing all the animals.

Great experience good zoo lots of animals! Great rides. Friendly helpful knowledgeable staff.

I love bringing my family here we have a great time every time and I think I have more fun than the kids but overall well worth it and the area is always clean and the staff are friendly

We loved our trip to the Zoo and so did our toddler! The petting zoo had such friendly staff that really knew the animals and their personalities. The goats were quite rambunctious when we arrived - the early morning is a great time to see the animals because theyre up and about, getting ready to have breakfast and greet the day. From the pelicans to the penguins to the giraffes - we truly enjoyed every exhibit!

One of the better childrens zoos in the entire country. Can see pretty much everything in one day without too much walking for the kids or do a more intense focus on one or two areas. Very child friendly. Not to miss, the carousel and the aquarium. Would love to see them bring back zoo fries from the 90s. They were the best!

The zoo has so much to offer. This is an excellent place to introduce children to a variety of animals from various parts of the world in a habitat that reflects their natural setting. There are opportunities to feed the giraffes and stingrays. The skylift, train, canoe and pony rides are memorable experiences. Regrettably, the zoo was not prepared to handle food service. We waited an hour to get our Thursday lunch. Just a single cashier taking orders. Later in the afternoon the wait for ice cream and an icee was 35 minutes. Take your own cold drinks and pack a lunch will save you quite a bit of time.

This is an amazing zoo for such a small city. Of all the zoos I’ve been through in the United States this one is really unique and very entertaining..

Best zoo that I have ever been to. Had a great time. Not just for children. Food and drinks are pricey so if on a budget bring your own.

Impeccably clean, very busy, but didnt wait long for any rides. Delicious Dole Whip Float!

Best Zoo in Indiana. Plenty of places to sit in the shade. Reasonably priced rides. Absolutely worth the visit!

A lot bigger than i expected! beautiful animals and very friendly staff. learned a lot today! my favorite was feeding the giraffes some lettuce ☺

The zoo are environment friendly and they have cute animals. My son love feeding the giraffe, yeah you can feed them just prepare some coin to buy the lettuce to feed.

Very clean. Very welcoming. Bring your own drinks and strollers / wagons because those things are definitely pricy, especially if youre wanting to splurge on rides, etc.

Way better than Indy Zoo and no mask requirement. Its super interactive, you can do things like pet goats and walk through a typical indiana family farm setup. Membership is a great value and can be used at other zoos throughout the country.

A bit pricey if you buy anything inside of the zoo, otherwise, worth it! Many different species of animals!

This is a nice zoo. Its well organized with 3 large loops that break up the walking an viewing into Africa, Indonesia and Australia.The loops are one way, I think it really helps keeps it less crowded. Theres lots of green space with little quiet spots for sitting... Or letting the little ones calm down and relax.Theres also exhibits around the center area with a farm exhibit and petting zoo on the way out.

The zoo is great and one of the best around. The food at the sandy beach area was horrible and 3 hours old. Not even eat able.

The Fort Wayne Childrens Zoo is always a great time! The animals all look healthy and well taken care of, the staff is friendly and the grounds are beautiful and clean.

Love the zoo, it was great. A day full of adventure. Many rest areas along the way with drinks, food, treats.

It might be good on another day but I went and it was so busy!! Waited in line for an hour for the train, the giraffe wouldnt come up to the feeding station but yet they wouldnt give your tokens back for not feeding the giraffe. I bought a season pass on line along with ride passes, bad idea. They let us in but wouldnt let me use the ride passes because they were still in the mail they wouldnt let us have them.

A treasure in our little corner of the world! Go and go often! There is always something new to discover.

Nice variety for a small zoo. Geared very well as a Childrens zoo.

Loved it!! Food and drinks are alittle expensive but it was a great day.

Most under-rated Zoo. Unbelievable amount of Love from the Staff, You can tell they Genuinely Love their Job. Teams for Nature program Had alot going on but you could tell they Have the most Respect for Nature

What a wonderful zoo! Very impressive, well worth the price... beautiful grounds, amazing variety of animals.

Great place for family fun and Pokémon go! Lol

Honestly, this Zoo is amazing and I’m an adult, it says children’s zoo but this is tons of fun for all ages. I love riding the River Ride and the Sky Lift, very fun. All of the animals seem very very very good care provided to them. I had interactions with maybe 20 park employees the other day and everybody seemed so eager to offer any info on anything they could, a lot of the employees seemed pretty passionate about their job and that makes it more enjoyable for everybody. It’s a little rough if it’s hot outside, but I recommend going if theirs a slight rain in the forecast, less people, more time to look at animals without getting moved along by the crowd.It gets pretty busy on the weekend but it’s still great fun for everybody.I went 8-26-21 and there was a Wildebeest that was just born the night before the morning we went.

Staff was courteous and polite, priced are high, but look at it like this, it pays for the many animals thats there and their care, theres a lot of new places to see, I got to see the lion up close... beautiful take the kids to the zoo, you dont really have to be a kid to enjoy the zoo.

The zoo was great! Be ready to spend money if you dont pack a luck or snacks. Quite pricey for food. Entry fee was reasonable!

Very nice place to spend as a family. Rain or shine.

We stopped by Fort Wayne on our drive from NY to MN. Visited this zoo without much anticipation. Pleasantly surprised. Well organized, easy to navigate and nice fun rides. Food is pricey just like any tourist spot. We packed ours

We enjoy our experience every time we visit! Great layout and we are thankful for such a great time!

A pleasant day with the family. Not overly crowded. Be cautious when visiting I late August/early September. The bee exhibit seems to take over the park this time of year.

This place is amazing! You can even be in the fence with kangaroos. Its very open and botanical. A lot of great animals. Well maintained. We really enjoyed it here.We really enjoyed feeding the giraffes.

Ever since I was little one of my favorite things to do is come to the zoo. Ive loved watching our local zoo grow and become more and more kid friendly and all the different attractions that have come and gone to make the zoo what it is now. Absolutely love it here and my girls always leave with a smile on their face! Never disappointed!

I was pleasantly surprised how nice this zoo is. Great variety of animals. Very clean w nice amenities. The boys loved their visit especially petting the rays and the log ride.I wouldnt wait long for the train ride though. It was a nice lil quick trip but itd be nice if it looked around some of the animal enclosures.All in all a great first visit.

Always a fun time at the ft wayne zoo. Got to see lots of the animals up close since we went early!

Love the zoo. Zoo membership is so worth it. Went twice and already made up for the membership money. My kids absolutely love it.

This is a great zoo - must visit!

I loved the Animals and we had a alright time. The lady at the gate was kind of straight forward and almost felt ridiculed for my father being in a mobility scooter. She proceeded to tell is that there were many places he could not go because of his limited mobility. We paid and went in anyways. After a few minutes she again chased us down and then gave us a list of places we should refrain from going so he did not scare the animals with his scooter. So based on my experience it is not a place for handicapped people and they could do better to Making it more inclusive for all people.

Totally gorgeous zoo. Its so pretty, you could just go there to take a walk and not even stop to look at the animals! But you should because theyre so cute! I like to spend a lot of time with the orangutans. The aquarium is very cool too. Cute rides for kids and several nice food options. Dole whip, mmm! 🍦 Been visiting for twenty years and always look forward to going again when Im in the area.

We had such a great time here. My son loved it!!

Im pretty sure the chipmunks run the ft Wayne zoo and Im not mad about it.

I like the zoo, its small. But enjoyed getting a peacock feather I found! Loved them land turtles!

Nice zoo. Staff is friendly. My wife and I were able to walk through the wholepark in about 1.5 hours.The staff is friendly and helpful and not at all over bearing.Keep in mind depending on the time of year and day not all animals may be available for viewing due to weather and Temps.Food is of course overpriced, bring you own snacks and eat before/after going.

What a fantastic time we had. The exhibits were very easy to view and the staff were super friendly. Several fun family friendly rides. Something that really stood out was how clean everything was. The zoo was very clean, and the public restrooms were some of the cleanest around. We will definitely visit again. Great day!!

This zoo was amazing! We went on Halloween instead of trick or treating! We had alot of fun in our costumes. Many of the animals were put up due to the weather. But many were still out! Had an amazing time! They even allowed people to take home pumpkins if they wanted them. Absolutely love this zoo! Highly recommended!

Gorgeous landscaping in the fall. Prettiest zoo Ive ever been to. Nice variety of animals. Lovely train ride. Hope to come back next year.

I took my granddaughter for her first zoo experience. She loved every minute of it and we made some lifetime memories. Plenty to do and see but bring your pocketbook.

I seen alot of different things then from Florida plus I see goats, red pandas, pecocks and a little peacock

I love this zoo. Even on hot sunny days it’s great because there is so much shade and ways to get out of the sun. The weekends can get busy and I don’t usually recommend “Africa” on busy days because I have noticed a pattern that it seems to get backed up like a traffic jam through there, but on a less busy to slow day it’s the best! Zoo membership is also worth every penny if you have any kids 2 and older and want to go more than a couple times that year. It makes it feel less stressful knowing you don’t have to visit the whole zoo in a day in order to get your money’s worth. I have always found the staff friendly, the information educational, and the animals exciting!

Ive been to at least 25 zoos over the years and the Ft Wayne childrens zoo is as good as the big ones for half the money and without needing to travel. What a local gem! Well maintained and regularly improved.

Great laid out zoo that is filled with family fun. To me one of the best laid out zoos as far as going from one exhibit to the next.Loved all the different ride offerings, the train is fun if you like trains but is not well integrated with the zoo and no animal views. However their are views on the kid ride and it was so much fun.Also loved seeing the zoo keepers out engaging with the animals and keeping exhibits clean.

The FW Childrens Zoo is nationally recognized for a reason...it is well laid out, clean, the animals always looks happy, healthy and active. They are involved in wildlife conservation efforts around the world. The exhibits are so diverse and exciting. I have been going here since I was a kid at summer camp and it never gets old! This zoo feels like home.

Walked around it with my hubby and 2 sons for 3.5 hours. We had a blast and met new people

Great zoo reasonable fees free parking

Awesome place to visit. Took my son and he loved seeing everything. It will take you most of the day to see everything but its well worth the visit. If I had any complaint it would be that they have a problem with swarms of wasps around trash cans and food areas but otherwise everything else is top notch.

Amazing zoo with tons of animals and interactive experiences. The grounds were well kept and clean.