Fort Wayne Zoo

05/29/2026

I spy with my little eye...a resilient reptile! 👀🐊

Classified as endangered in the mid-1960s due to overhunting, this reptilian received national protection through the Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966 and the Endangered Species Act of 1973! Their depleted numbers steadily rose as these acts stopped the commercial trading of all alligator products.

Native to the southeastern United States, the American alligator has always played a crucial role in their ecosystem! Using self-made burrows for nesting and warmth, this reptile species eventually moves on to another spaces within their environment. The abandoned burrows are utilized by a multitude of other species, all of whom would be affected by the loss of American alligators in the natural world.
📸 Keeper Mitch

05/29/2026

Only a few more days left to help support the Zoo for All program here at the Fort Wayne Zoo by rounding up at checkout or at the pump at Lassus! 👇

Just one week to go! Our spring fundraiser with the Fort Wayne Zoo is wrapping up but there is still time to make a difference and give back. It’s your last chance to win a Family Zoo Membership! Want to know how? It's easy:

✔️ Register in our app (https://qrco.de/bcj0Co)
✔️ Earn bonus entries with every $5 donation
✔️ Look for specially marked items in-store for extra chances

Don’t miss out. Get entered today! 🌿✨

05/29/2026

Swing through Orangutan Valley to meet Raya the baby Sumatran orangutan! 🦧

05/27/2026

Thinking about this perfectly precious primate pair 🦧

Sumatran orangutan sisters Asmara and Raya continue to bond every single day! As the doting older sister, Asmara is never found far from her younger sister! She has dutifully spent the last several months observing how her mom cares for Raya to learn what maternal behavior looks like.
📸 Keeper Angie

05/25/2026

Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom on this Memorial Day. If you are visiting the Fort Wayne Zoo today, join us in remembrance by planting a flag at the Indiana Family Farm.

05/22/2026

There’s lots of fun to be had this weekend at the Fort Wayne Zoo! The Zoo will be open all weekend from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., including Memorial Day Monday.

05/22/2026

Swinging into the weekend with this adorable duo! 🦧🧡 Guests may have the opportunity to see Raya on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9-1 p.m. through the end of May. We will provide updates regarding Raya’s schedule on habitat after May 31 at a later date.

05/21/2026

Stop right there! I would like to talk to you about your car’s extended warranty…
📸 Keeper Kyle