DAILY HOURS:
The Fort Wayne Zoo is open Thursday – Sunday, March 5 – May 31, from 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. for Glo Wild.
Join us for Spring Preview March 28 – April 5 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Opening day for the 2026 season is April 24 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Rides & Experiences
Enjoy a ride during your visit! Rides are purchased with digital tickets
| Sky Safari | 1 Ticket per guest |
| Z.O.&O. Railroad | 1 Ticket per guest |
| Crocodile Creek Adventure Ride: | 1 Ticket per guest |
| Ride Endangered Species Carousel | 1 Ticket per guest. Adults ride free if standing beside a child. All other children and adults are charged to ride. |
| Ride Pass (10 Rides): | $25 |
| Ride Wristband | $10 |
| Bamboo Forest Adventure Play: View & Sign Waiver Here | $10 |
| Paddle Boats | $10 |
| Birthday Parties: | Click here for more information. |
| Ride Passes and Tickets: | Click here for more information. |
Animal Experiences
Enjoy an animal experience during your visit! Experiences are purchased with digital tickets.
Feeding tickets are $2 per ticket and can be purchased online or at a Guest Service Kiosk. Tickets needed will vary depending on the experience.
| Goat Feeding: | 1 Ticket per feeding |
| Chicken Feeding: | 1 Ticket per feeding |
| Giraffe Feeding: | 1 Ticket or 3 Tickets for four feedings |
| Stingray Feeding: | 3 Tickets |
| Brush a Goat: | Free |
Get closer than ever to your favorite animals with a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Keeper Chats
2026 Keeper Chat Schedule Coming Soon
Rentals
The Fort Wayne Zoo wishes to meet the needs of every visitor, so all areas of the zoo are stroller, wagon, and wheelchair accessible. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal laws. Any person needing reasonable accommodations can reach out to Guest Services at 260-427-6800.
Wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the main entrance. Quantities are limited.
Single Stroller: $12.00
Double Stroller: $15.00
Wagon: $16.00
Wheelchair: Free
(ID required and held while wheelchair is being used.)
Scooter: $27.00
(First Come First Served)
Requirements
Rented ECVs may be used throughout the Zoo. Guests must be 18 years of age to operate, and a photo ID is required to rent ECVs.
Safety Reminders
Wheelchairs and scooters are not meant for recreational devices but are intended for assistance to individuals needing help with mobility. ECVs need to be operated at a walking speed.
The weight capacity for our ECV is 330 pounds. The maximum weight for a manual wheelchair is 350 pounds.
View the full ECV Scooter rental policy here.
Scooter Pal: $5.00 + $0.35 per minute
(First Come First Served)
Guest Policies
Please review the guidelines and expectations for all Zoo visitors to ensure a pleasant and safe experience.
Accepted Payment
We accept cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express cards at the admission gate, gift shop, and concession stands. Only digital Ride Passes and Tickets are accepted at Zoo rides. Passes can be purchased on our website. Using a mobile device, we’ll send a QR code to your email address or through a text message.
LODGING IN FORT WAYNE
Conveniently located less than two miles from our Front Gates, TownePlace Suites Fort Wayne North is proud to partner with the Zoo to make your visit to Fort Wayne extra special.
For additional resources as you plan your stay, check out Visit Fort Wayne.
