Visit “one of the top ten zoos in the nation!”

The Fort Wayne Zoo is a nationally ranked zoo, offering families 40 acres of animals, rides and beautifully landscaped grounds. Four distinct sections offer rides and hands-on experiences around every turn.

Parking

All parking is free and within an easy walking distance of the zoo entrance.

Spark your imagination at Science Central! Explore 200+ permanent hands-on exhibits and national touring exhibitions. Get fun, educational items in our Gift Shop.

Admission: $12.00 at the door and $11.00 online ages 3 and up, Children 2 and under and Science Central Members are free.

Surround yourself with nature at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, an oasis in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne! Visit the Showcase Garden with its lush seasonal displays (including a spring butterfly exhibit), wander through the Tropical Garden where orchids and palms thrive in the shadows of a cascading waterfall, or retreat to the quiet beauty of the Desert Garden.

A café operated by local roaster Conjure Coffee & the boutique-style Conservatory Shop round out the inspiring visitor experience offered at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory.

Hours:

Tuesday-Wednesday & Friday-Saturday: 10am - 5pm

Thursday: 10am - 8pm ($1 Admission from 5pm - 8pm)

Sunday: Noon - 4pm

Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

Admission Rates:

Adults - $7.00

Youth (ages 3-17) - $5.00

Infants 2 & Under - Free

Discover Fort Wayne’s Vibrant Public Art Scene with our digital pass!

Fort Wayne is a creative canvas for larger-than-life murals, functional (and fun!) sculptures, and many pieces of public art that our city is proud to display.

Access our Digital Pass below for FREE to enjoy a map and guide to our public art. You can even “check in” at each piece to win free prizes – more check-ins equal bigger rewards! Learn about the artists and remember to take a selfie with your favorite pieces and use #PublicArtFW.

Check in at each art piece’s designated location to redeem prizes! More routes equal bigger rewards!

Simply click “Add To Cart!” below to access this free pass on your phone

With the sun at your back and a breeze on your skin, nothing beats getting out on the water to explore! You’re a go-with-the-flow type of person who can easily catch the first rays of sunlight on a hike or catch the magic of tranquil water views with a canal boat tour. Just as long as you’re soaking up all that nature has to offer.

In a city built on three rivers, Fort Wayne’s outdoor adventures abound with trails to trek, rivers to traverse, and beautiful parks and preserves to explore.