3 Best Places To See in Fort Wayne, IN

FORT WAYNE CHILDREN'S ZOO

3411 Sherman Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN 46808

Since 1965

Zoos, Aquariums, Parks, Outdoor Activities, Kids and Family Programs, Field Trips, Birthday Parties, Rent the Zoo, Animal Encounter Stage, Zoofari, Shows, Outside Animals, Animal Kingdom, Animals Aviary, Baby Announcements, Animal Art, Summer Camps, Off-Season Camps, Special Events, Party, Event Planning & Toddler Programs

Free Admission: Zoo Members & Babies (Age 1 and Under) - The 1,000 animal zoo has been located on 40 acres (16 ha) in Fort Wayne's Franke Park - 5.5 acres (2.2 ha) area with 18 animal exhibits

Price: Adult (Ages 19-61) $14, Child (Ages 2-18) $10 & Seniors (Ages 62+) $12

info@kidszoo.org

kidszoo.org

(260) 427-6800

Mon - Sun 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

This was the best zoo I've been to in a long time. My 3 kids and I stayed a good 4 hours taking our time going through the whole park! Admission is decently priced at $14 for adults and $10 for children. Pricey food but that was expected. We bought a souvenir cup and refills were $0.99. Ordered kids sized ice cream cones instead of the regular cones and was priced $2 each I believe!! Perfect size to cool down halfway through the park. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed this zoo. Staff was amazing!!

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Our family loves this zoo! This place seems to be the perfect balance all around: there is plenty to do without being overwhelming, you feel like you are out in nature but paths are well maintained and manicured, kids are able to run and play and adults have plenty of seating. Also, Plenty of amenities to stay all day or visit for a few hours. Our favorite time to go is after school in the fall as there are very few other visitors and we are able take our time.

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FOELLINGER-FREIMANN BOTANICAL CONSERVATORY

1100 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Since 1983

Botanical Gardens, Events, Visitor Guide, Conservatory Shop, Gift Shop, Sales Garden, Empyrean Cafe, Group Visits, Wedding and Receptions, Special Events, Rental Facility, Corporate Events, Amenities, Approved Caterers List, Exhibit Information, Botanical Roots, Family Garden Close-Up, Classes & Youth Education Programs

Free Admission for Age 2 and Under - The gardens display over 1,200 plants of 502 different species and 72 types of cactus - The conservatory contains a 25,000-square-foot (2,300 m²) seasonal showcase garden

Price: Adults $5 & Children (Ages 3-17) $3

mitch.sheppard@ci.ft-wayne.in.us

botanicalconservatory.org

(260) 427-6440

Tue - Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Mon Closed

Took my girlfriend here for Valentine's Day. We loved it! Such a nice place to spend a few hours in the middle of winter. The paths were nice and clean, most of the plants were marked with a name and where they can be found in the world. The back walls could use some color, but other than that, no complaints! My girlfriend loved this place so much that we actually returned the next day and walked around for a couple more hours before heading back home! We will definitely be back in April for the concert series.

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Was visiting in town and decided to visit the Botanical Gardens and take a trip down memory lane. My husband and I were married there almost 33 years ago in the second room. Much of it looks the same, but much has changed. The addition of the outside garden is very nice. I enjoyed the vast variety of plants and flowers and took so many pictures! There are activities for children, so it would be a great family activity.

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SCIENCE CENTRAL

1950 North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Since 1995

Museum, Current Weather, The Gift Shop, Programs On-Site, Afternoon Science, Lunch with an IPFW Scientist, The Weekly Experiment, Cool Science, Study Trips, Summer Camp, Winter Camp, Spring Camp, Off-Site Programs, Amenities, Restaurants, Partner Hotels, Adults Programs, Family, Schools, Students, Campers, Scouts, Companies & Public Programs

Free Admission: Kids (2 & Under), Members, Paid employees of other Fort Wayne cultural organizations, Active-duty military and their family - Over 140,000 individuals & have served nearly 2 million people since opening

Discount: AAA: $1 Off Regular, Full Price Admission for AAA Member and Their Family & Seniors, 65 and Over: $1 Off Regular, Full Price Admission for Individual Only View Deal

Price: Admission (3 & Up) $9

martin@sciencecentral.org

sciencecentral.org

(260) 424-2400

Wed - Fri 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 12:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mon & Tue Closed

Science Central makes learning about science come to life! I have taken my nephews here on several occasions and I have enjoyed seeing them light up with enthusiasm over learning something new that they did not know about before. I think one of their favorite things is where they get to trade items they have found for other items in the discovery area, I believe it is called. They are always looking in nature for things that are cool enough to take to Science Central to trade for points toward something they are saving for! I love anything that encourages children, and even adults, to get excited about learning. We are blessed to have this in our community and more need to volunteer.

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Oh my, this place was wonderful!! We spent hours here and LOVED that you could get a lunch pass to leave the premises and then return. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly, my children loved the presentations and if we lived in Fort Wayne we would be going here on a regular basis! If you are looking for an educational experience combined with fun - this is the place!!!

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The Best Places To See in Fort Wayne

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FORT WAYNE CHILDREN'S ZOO

FOELLINGER-FREIMANN BOTANICAL CONSERVATORY

SCIENCE CENTRAL