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Washington Park Zoo, Michigan City Zoo

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4.4(1574 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 10 a.m. Wed
Washington Park Zoo, Michigan City Zoo

About

Lakeside zoo with an observation tower. A 15-acre zoo featuring tigers & other animals plus an observation tower overlooking Lake Michigan.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Washington Park Zoo, Michigan City Zoo:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    115 Lake Shore Dr, Michigan City, IN 46360, United States
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    Phone
    (219) 873-1510
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    Hours
    Monday:10 a.m.–3 p.m.
    Tuesday:10 a.m.–3 p.m.
    Wednesday:10 a.m.–3 p.m.
    Thursday:10 a.m.–3 p.m.
    Friday:10 a.m.–3 p.m.
    Saturday:10 a.m.–3 p.m.
    Sunday:10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible seating: Has wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom
  • Assistive hearing loop: Does not have assistive hearing loop

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Cafe: Has cafe
  • Offers tours: Offers tours

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Good for kids birthday: Good for kids birthday

Parking

  • Paid parking lot: Paid parking lot

Nearby

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