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Wednesday

4

February
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Kids for Nature Summer Camp

Spend a WILD week at the Fort Wayne Zoo! You'll explore the Zoo, visit friendly animals,...

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Thursday

12

February
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Valentine's Day Dinner

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Friday

13

February
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Valentine's Day Dinner

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January 12, 2026

2026 Lawrence A. Ackerman Scholarship Application is Open

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]The Fort Wayne Zoo is now accepting applications for the 2026 Lawrence A. Ackerman Scholarship, a one-time $3,000 award for college-bound high school seniors pursuing careers in animal-related fields. The award has been increased by $1,000 from previous year ... Read More

2026 Lawrence A. Ackerman Scholarship Application is Open

The Fort Wayne Zoo is now accepting applications for the 2026 Lawrence A. Ackerman ... Read More

Fort Wayne Zoo and Blue Jacket Proudly Present Fort Wayne LightFest

The Holiday season is now twice as bright as the Fort Wayne Zoo and Blue Jacket present ... Read More

Fort Wayne Zoo Welcomes Wattled Crane Chick

Fort Wayne Zoo is excited to announce a wattled crane egg hatched the morning of August 29 ... Read More

Beautiful Browse

Thank you to Asplundh Tree Experts, along with the support of American Electric Power and ... Read More

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