DAILY HOURS:
The Fort Wayne Zoo is open daily through January 4 for our Wild Lights event! Join us for a magical evening among nearly one-million lights!
Sunday-Thursday 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday-Sunday 5:30-11:00 p.m.
The Zoo is closed on December 24 & December 25
PARKING:
For guests visiting both Wild Lights and Fantasy of Lights, parking is available in the main entrance of the Zoo at 3411 Sherman Blvd. at no additional charge.
For guests visiting only Wild Lights, please park in the Zoo Education Center at 600 Franke Park Dr. at no additional charge. For parking accommodations, please call Guest Services at 260-427-6800.
Additional guest parking locations will be available at Bowen Health and Charlies Place. Shuttles will run continuously throughout the nights of: Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20.
Guests will not be able to park in Franke Park.
Open November 28 through January 4
Admission for children below the age of 2 is always free.
Thursday, Dec 4
Open 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Today's Online Ticket Price
Join us for Wild Lights!
(entry after 4pm)
Friday, Dec 5
Open 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Tomorrow's Online Ticket Price
Join us for Wild Lights!
(entry after 4pm)
Rides & Experiences
Enjoy a ride during your visit! Click here for digital tickets
| Evergreen Express | $4 |
| S’mores | $4 |
| Cookie Decorating | $6.99 |
| Ride Pass (10 Rides): | $25 |
| Bamboo Forest Adventure Play: View & Sign Waiver Here | $10 |
| Birthday Parties: | Click here for more information. |
| Ride Passes and Tickets: | Click here for more information. |
Experiences
Make your Wild Lights experience extra memorial
| Tree Maze | |
| Reindeer Ridge Meet Santa’s reindeer December 20 through December 31 |
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| Tree Lighting Ceremony & Elf Dance Party
Each hour guests can dance with Santa’s elves and watch as they light up the tree! |
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Get closer than ever to your favorite animals with a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Rentals & Accessibility
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.
A Zoo For All
The Fort Wayne Zoo is a certified sensory inclusive facility registered with KultureCity. We offer quiet places, sensory bags, and headphones. Our staff are trained to help guests with sensory needs enjoy their visit and sensory bags can be checked out at the Guest Services building.
To prepare for your Zoo visit, read our KultureCity social story.
The Fort Wayne Zoo is a certified Autism Center through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Our staff have completed an autism-specific training and certification program to enhance knowledge and assist autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals. See our Fort Wayne Zoo Sensory Guides here.
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.
