Bob Patton
The Outback: Australian Adventure at FW Zoo
A walk through The Outback at the Fort Wayne Zoo will delight visitors with its new village setting, new interactive exhibits and attractions. With the completion of the final phase of a $7.0 mil renovation to the Australian Adventure area of the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo – No. 7 on TripAdvisor’s Travelers Choice Best Zoos in the U.S., enhancements have included:
- Visitor amenities – restrooms, renovated plaza and patio areas with expanded dining options and improvements to the train station. (Phase I – 2014)
- The Reef, the renovated aquatic exhibit that depicts Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, features a 17,000 gallon saltwater tank, and 50,000 gallon shark tank. (Phase 2 – 2015)
- New Stingray Bay exhibit, features a 20,000 gallon tank filled with stingrays, offering visitors up-close opportunities to view and touch. (Phase 2 – 2015)
- Outback Springs, a shallow creek flowing through the middle of the OB, that encourages young kids and their parents to play in the water. (Phase 3 – 2016)
- New reptile house. (Phase 3 – 2016)
- New walk-thru aviary and two new bird exhibits. (Phase 3 – 2016)
- Crocodile Creek Adventure Ride – an updated log ride. (Phase 3 – 2016)
- New exhibit for the Tasmanian devils, opening late summer. (Phase 3 – 2016)