Potawatomi Zoo

Potawatomi Zoo We are open for the season 3/28/26-11/29/26 (closed Thanksgiving Day). See hours & ticket details on our website.

Potawatomi Zoo, located in South Bend, is home to over 400 species on 23 acres. The Zoo is a regional destination serving and educating all who visit. Our history is rich, and we are proud to be a special part of this community.

“They’re right behind me, aren’t they?”Sydney, our lesser sulphur crested cockatoo was part of our Zoo Member morning on...
06/08/2026

“They’re right behind me, aren’t they?”

Sydney, our lesser sulphur crested cockatoo was part of our Zoo Member morning on Saturday, and the sand cats were fascinated!

Thanks to Educator Claire for sharing!

We can't wait to have a BIG summer at the Zoo this year! Meet Frankie, feed the giraffes, ride the train, climb on a log...
06/06/2026

We can't wait to have a BIG summer at the Zoo this year! Meet Frankie, feed the giraffes, ride the train, climb on a log, or just walk around and enjoy the scenery. Whatever adventure you choose, we hope it's the BEST!

06/05/2026

That beautiful peacock fan everyone loves to admire is made of a special kind of feather known as covert feathers or tectrices. They’re not actually the peacock’s tail! The shorter grey feathers you can see on the back side of the fan, helping to support it, are his tail feathers.

06/04/2026

An important update on our Sichuan takin kid from Zoo Director Josh! We’re so proud of her for showing that branch who’s boss. 😍

Zoo Camp isn’t just for kids! We have day camps for adults too! Join us June 14 or July 18, 9 am to 3 pm, for a fun day ...
06/03/2026

Zoo Camp isn’t just for kids! We have day camps for adults too! Join us June 14 or July 18, 9 am to 3 pm, for a fun day for adults ages 18 and over. Curious Conservationists day camps include games, crafts, behind-the-scenes experiences, and animal encounters you can’t get any other time.

Register for this special day and deepen your understanding zoos and how they play a role in conservation of wild animals and wild places.

potawatomizoo.org/edzoocation/curious-conservationists-camp

A tiny takin tongue out Tuesday! Sichuan takin kids start eating solid food after a month or two, but they also continue...
06/02/2026

A tiny takin tongue out Tuesday!

Sichuan takin kids start eating solid food after a month or two, but they also continue to nurse for about nine months before they're fully weaned.

Heads up, it's the summer hours change! The Zoo's summer hours start today! You can stay a little longer, walk around wh...
06/01/2026

Heads up, it's the summer hours change! The Zoo's summer hours start today! You can stay a little longer, walk around when it's a little quieter, and see what the animals are up to in the evenings.

The Zoo is open daily from 10 am to 7 pm. Last entry is 6 pm, and the Zoo will be cleared by 7 pm.

Wednesday through Sunday, through June 28, the Zoo will re-open for Zoo Luminate admission at 7 pm.

We've got BIG news! Like 5000 pounds big! We've opened up new rhino encounters in June, so you can meet Frankie, our sou...
05/31/2026

We've got BIG news! Like 5000 pounds big! We've opened up new rhino encounters in June, so you can meet Frankie, our southern white rhinoceros, on Saturdays and Sundays at 12:30 pm. You'll get up close with Frankie, learn about him from one of our zoo keepers, and touch him. You might even get to feed him!

Schedule your encounter on our website, potawatomizoo.org/animal-encounters, and check out the other ways you can get to know some of our animals even better!

05/30/2026

Oh it’s summer now! Smiley is in the pool!

Our American alligator got his annual weigh-in on his way to his summer home, tipping the scales at around 385 pounds!

If you want to see Smiley in action, visit the Zoo on Sundays at 11:30! We have an alligator keeper chat and feed every week in June.

Thanks to Keeper Jonny for sharing!

It's just a few more weeks until Children's Day, sponsored by United Federal Credit Union! Children ages 14 and under ar...
05/29/2026

It's just a few more weeks until Children's Day, sponsored by United Federal Credit Union! Children ages 14 and under are free on Children's Day, June 10, 10 am to 7 pm (last entry 6 pm). It's one of our favorite days of the season!

Please note:
🛻 Parking may be busy in the main lot. Overflow parking is available at John Adams High School and in the neighborhoods around the Zoo.
👶Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
🚂Doesn't apply to attractions, concessions, or admission for people over age 14.
🚸Doesn't apply to field trips or group tours.
🏮Doesn't apply to Zoo Luminate.

Address

500 S Greenlawn Avenue
South Bend, IN
46615

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 6:45pm
7pm - 11pm
Thursday 10am - 6:45pm
7pm - 11pm
Friday 10am - 6:45pm
7pm - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 6:45pm
7pm - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 6:45pm
7pm - 11pm

Telephone

(574)2359800

Website

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