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Spend a special day making memories that will last a lifetime.
Enjoy an evening of beer, wine and food as you stroll along the paths of Washington Park Zoo.
Spend a special day making memories that will last a lifetime
Run, walk or jog
Excitement for the whole family
Washington Park Zoological Society
Address
115 Lakeshore Dr
Michigan City,
IN
46360
United States
Regions: Neighbor of Harbor Country
Phone
(219) 873-1510
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The zoo exhibits more than 90 species originating throughout the world. The animals are exhibited in natural settings.
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Description
The Washington Park Zoo founded in 1928, encompasses 15 acres on a hilly sand dune and located near the southern shore of beautiful Lake Michigan. The zoo exhibits more than 90 species originating throughout the world. The animals are exhibited in natural settings, surrounded by botanical plantings. Among the exhibits are bengal tigers, cotton top tamarins, american alligators, grizzly bear, grey kangaroos, ring-tailed lemurs, river otters, bald eagles, and more.
Zoo Hours
April 1 — Memorial Day Open for the season
10 am — 4 pm
Entrance gate closes at 3 pm
Memorial Day — Labor Day 10 am — 5 pm
Entrance gate closes at 4 pm
Labor Day — October31st 10 am — 4 pm
Entrance gate closes at 3 pm
November 1– March 31 Closed for the season
General Admission Rates
Adults (12– 61 years) — $6.50
Seniors (62 years and up) — $5.50
Children (3?11 years) — $5.50
Children (2 years and under) — FREE
Zoo Hours
April 1 — Memorial Day Open for the season
10 am — 4 pm
Entrance gate closes at 3 pm
Memorial Day — Labor Day 10 am — 5 pm
Entrance gate closes at 4 pm
Labor Day — October31st 10 am — 4 pm
Entrance gate closes at 3 pm
November 1– March 31 Closed for the season
General Admission Rates
Adults (12– 61 years) — $6.50
Seniors (62 years and up) — $5.50
Children (3?11 years) — $5.50
Children (2 years and under) — FREE
Events
May
12
Sun
Mother's Day At The Zoo
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Spend a special day making memories that will last a lifetime.
Jun
8
Sat
Brew At The Zoo
7:00 pm Enjoy an evening of beer, wine and food as you stroll along the paths of Washington Park Zoo.
Jun
16
Sun
Father's Day at the Zoo
11:00 am Spend a special day making memories that will last a lifetime
Jul
14
Sun
Zoo Run/Walk
9:00 am Run, walk or jog
Aug
24
Sat
B-Que with the Zoo Crew
5:30 pm Excitement for the whole family