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Fort Wayne Zoo
*Discounts and special pricing only available online and on select days. Admission for children below the age of 2 is always free.
Monday, Nov 10
Today's Online Ticket Price
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General Admission
(ages 13+)
(ages 13+)
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Child Admission
(ages 2-12)
(ages 2-12)
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Evening Admission
(entry after 4pm)
(entry after 4pm)
Tuesday, Nov 11
Tomorrow's Online Ticket Price
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General Admission
(ages 13+)
(ages 13+)
$-
Child Admission
(ages 2-12)
(ages 2-12)
$-
Evening Admission
(entry after 4pm)
(entry after 4pm)
Wild Lights at the Fort Wayne Zoo
Walk among a dazzling display of nearly one-million lights, attend a dance party and nightly tree-lighting hosted by Santa’s elves, toast s’mores, ride the Evergreen Express, decorate sugar cookies with festive favorites, and even get nose-to-nose with Santa’s reindeer!
Exclusive early-elf discounts are available until November 9, 2025!
The Zoo is now open for the 2025 season!
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Events
Sunday
9
November
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fall Weekends at the Fort
The fall fun continues! Beginning on November 1, join us on select weekends in November,...
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Friday
28
November
5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Wild Lights at the Fort Wayne
Gleaming lights on wintery nights await you this holiday season! A new family tradition,...
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Saturday
29
November
5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Wild Lights at the Fort Wayne
Gleaming lights on wintery nights await you this holiday season! A new family tradition,...
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Volunteers
Zoo Stories
September 25, 2025
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 Fort Wayne LightFest!
Within Fort Wayne LightFest, guests can drive through the three-mile stretch of the beloved Fantasy of Lights and brand new this year, enjoy Wild Lights at the Fort Wayne Zoo.
A new fa
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September 25, 2025
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
September 9, 2025
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
August 21, 2025
Beautiful Browse
Thank you to Asplundh Tree Experts, along with the support of American Electric Power and ... Read More
July 25, 2025
Fort Wayne Zoo Welcomes Clouded Leopard Cub
Fort Wayne Zoo Welcomes Clouded Leopard ... Read More