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Families Can't Believe the Fun at This Indiana Zoo

By Tina Bobilya on Jul. 20, 2017

From petting a string ray to feeding the giraffes, there are so many reasons why the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo ranks among the top mid-sized zoos in the country and is one of the top attractions in Northeast Indiana. My children and I have visited many times over the years and as they have grown…

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A Howling Good Time at Wolf Park & Bruno’s Pizza in West Lafayette

By Visit Indiana on Oct. 26, 2015

During our recent visit to Lafayette, we planned a visit to Wolf Park in the town of Battle Ground, 15 minutes away. This is a non-profit organization that strives with a staff of volunteers to learn more about wolves and educate the public about these mysterious creatures. We found the park with…

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Salomon Farm Celebrates Fiber Arts

By Visit Indiana on May 14, 2015

As a country girl at heart, I love barns, especially big red barns. When I saw the big, red barn at Salomon Farm in northern Allen County, I was happy! That was not all that made me happy on the day I visited during their Fiber Arts Celebration. It will be held this year on May 15-16, 10am-3pm each…

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Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo Turns 50!

By Visit Indiana on May 03, 2015

Baby Asmara clings to her mother. If you’ve had ‘Visit the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo’ on your family’s bucket list, make plans to get there this summer. There’s never been a better time! The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, which opened April 25, is kicking off a summer-long 50th birthday celebration…

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Indiana Zoos

By Carrie Lambert on Apr. 10, 2014

The weather is getting warmer. I know, it seems almost unbelievable, but it is. So what better way to celebrate than to visit one of Indiana's great zoos! Potawatomi Zoo (South Bend) - Last summer, my daughter and I headed up this way during one of the hotter days of the year. We loved the size…

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Wolf Park's Annual Holiday Party

By Visit Indiana on Dec. 18, 2013

Get ready because Santa and his Elves will be arriving on the Purdue Boilermaker Special Train this Saturday at Wolf Park! Wolf Park is hosting a holiday party for the wolves (and for kids too!) from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, December 21. The public is invited to watch as the wolves and foxes receive…

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