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One of the oldest zoos in Indiana, Potawatomi Zoo features around 500 animals, with fun activities for everyone! Memberships also make for a unique and thoughtful gift for any occasion. 2024 Zoo Season: March 29 – November 24 Spring and Fall Hours 10 am – 5 pm (last entry 4:30 pm) Summer Hours: June
It’s our goal to strive for the highest level of animal care for all species, from hissing cockroaches to Masai giraffes. The Zoo houses nearly 400 animals–over 135 species–on 23 acres.
Choose your favorite animal and take a spin on the Potawatomi Zoo Endangered Species Carousel! Our carousel features 18 unique, one-of-a-kind, exotic animals. Each animal is hand-crafted and hand-painted by skilled artisans.
The Potawatomi Zoo is a 23-acre (9.3 ha) zoological park located in South Bend, Indiana, United States. The zoo is nestled in Potawatomi Park between the St. Joseph River and the Grand Trunk railroad in the east side neighborhood of River Park. Founded in 1921, it is Indiana's oldest zoo.
Potawatomi Zoo, South Bend, Indiana. 68,081 likes · 130,240 were here. We are open for the season 3/29/24 -11/24/24. See hours & ticket details on our website.
Get to Know the Potawatomi Zoo. Established in 1902 as a duck pond at Leeper Park, Potawatomi Zoo is Indiana’s first zoo. It’s home to over 400 animals. Big cats like the Amur tigers, African lion, Amur leopards and snow leopards are big draws.
Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Potawatomi Zoo is home to more than 400 animals and exceeds the standards for Zoos in animal care and quality of life, conservation, and education programs.
As Indiana's first zoo, the Potawatomi Zoo is home to over 400 animals on 23 acres specializing in large cats, primates, Australian animals and poison dart frogs. More than 200,000 guests visit the Zoo annually.
Indiana is home to a handful of incredible zoos that offer visitors an up-close look and personal encounter with remarkable creatures from around the world. If you’re looking for things to do in South Bend, the Potawatomi Zoo is Indiana’s oldest zoo and it’s worth a visit.
Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Potawatomi Zoo is home to more than 400 animals and exceeds the standards for Zoos in animal care and quality of life, conservation, and education programs.
