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Kids' Canal at Promenade Park

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The Best Of: Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo has won many accolades over the years, and locals can tell you why. It's hard to think of a better place to spend a day, whether you have a bunch of kids with you, you areon your own, or visiting with a friend…

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Family Fun in Fort Wayne

So you're coming to Fort Wayne for a visit - any ideas on what you'll do for fun? Whether you're taking a break from visiting relatives or packing something in for the kids between business trips, Fort Wayne has something for every family need. Come check us out! Maybe you're just interested in…

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FWCZ Presents Baby Sumatran Orangutan: Asmara

On every zoo trip when I was a child (and there were many... including well into my adulthood), my favorite, must-see-or-I-will-not-be-a-happy-camper animals to see were the monkeys and apes. Maybe it's because I believed I had a special connection with them, being playfully called a monkey by my…

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Zoo Closing Soon...Or Is it?

As Fall rolls in, virtually everything transforms. From all the kiddos headed back to school to the reemergence of "Pumpkin Spice" flavored everything, Autumn makes it's presence known quite boldly. While many of us relish this season that is a precursor to the reality of a Midwest Winter…

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A Fall Farewell to the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

The shortening summer days blend into autumn so quickly - where did the summer go? Fortunately, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is open until October 12, so there is plenty of time to enjoy the changing seasons in the crisp outdoors. The nice thing about visiting the Zoo in October is that…

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What to Do at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

Remember the anticipation of standing in line, waiting to get your ticket to ride the pony at the zoo? It seemed to take forever! And then you had to choose just the right horse. Nothing too big – but not one too small, either. Fortunately, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo always had a good…

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Red Panda-monium

There is nothing better than spending a day at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, there really isn't. But you might already know that. What I want to talk about in this post is my favorite part of the zoo, and more specifically, my favorite animal at the zoo, which just so happens to be found there…

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Your Story Made Here: A Place for Memories VIDEO

This post is part of a series highlighting the Your Story. Made Here. videos recently produced by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership. These videos share the stories of Northeast Indiana, and our many strengths. Click here to view the rest of the series. My mom loves giraffes. You can…

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