Calender of Events
| March |
| 10 | St. Patrick Parade |
| April |
| 1 | Washington Park Zoo Opens for the Season! |
| 21 | Earth Day |
| May |
| 12 | Bear Awareness Day |
| 13 | Mother's Day |
| 25 | Summer Hours Start |
| June |
| 17 | Father's Day |
| 23 | Zoofari at the Zoo (PM)* |
| July |
| 7 | Run Wild 5k Race |
| 14 | Fun Fair |
| 28 | Zoo Snooze (overnight)* |
| August |
| 18 | Reptile Day |
| September |
| 8 | Members Appreciation Night |
| 9 | Grandparents Day |
| 15 | Hoosier Farm Day |
| October |
| 27 | Boo at the Zoo |
| 31 | Zoo Closed |
April 1
Washington Park Zoo Opens for the Season!
April 21
Earth Day
11- 3 education displays and craft table.
May 12
Bear Awareness Day
Zoo keeper chats, free craft project and much more.
May 13
Mother's Day
Free admission for moms and grandmothers with a child's admission - all day.
May 25
Summer Hours Start
Memorial day weekend - opening from 10am to 5 pm daily.
June 17
Father's Day at the Zoo
Free admission for dad and grandfathers with a child's admission - all day.
June 18-21
Zoo camp (5-8yrs) $60 members-$70 non-members
Zoofari Beach Party Annual fundraiser
Silent Auction, BBQ Style Buffet Dinner, Cash bar of Wine, Beer and Soft drinks, Animal Encounters, Animal Photo Opportunity Advance tickets are required and are limited. Can be purchased at the zoo admissions window or call (219)873-1510
Adults - $20 • Children ages (6-12) - $10 • (Children 5 & under free when accompanied by an adult)
Fun for the whole family! Get your tickets now!!!!!
June 25-28
Zoo Camp( 9-12 yr olds) $60 members-$70 non-members
July 9-12
Zoo Camp ( 5-8 yrs) $60 members-$70 non-members
July 14 - 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Fun Fair at the Zoo
Face painting, games and prizes.
July 16-19
Zoo Camp (9-12 yr olds) $60 members-$70 non-members
July 28 6:30pm - July 29 7:00am
Zoo Snooze
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night at the Zoo? Now you can find out with a Zoo Snooze overnight experience!
August 18 - 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Reptile Day!
Get up close and Meet some of the Zoo's reptiles - zoo keeper chats, free craft project and much more.
September 3
Labor Day - Winter Hours Begin
Off season hours start zoo open from 10:00 a.m to 4:00.
September 9
Grandparents Day
Grandparents get in for free!
September 15 - 11:00AM-3:00PM
Hoosier Farm Day at the Zoo – Crafts, guest displays, pony rides and more.
October 27
Boo at the Zoo!
October 31
Last day open - Zoo Closes for the Season Oct. 31st
