Zoo celebrates first Patagonian cavy pup

Zoo celebrates first Patagonian cavy pup

MICHIGAN CITY | On Saturday, Washington Park Zoo staff welcomed its first Patagonian cavy, also known as a Mara born at the zoo. Closely related to guinea pigs, chinchillas, degus and capybaras, the Patagonian cavy are the world’s second-largest rodent, reaching heights of about 18 inches. T…

Washington Park Zoo to host Community Market Day Sale in celebration of Earth Day

MICHIGAN CITY | It's true what they say, "one man's trash is another's treasure" so let’s reuse, renew and recycle your gently-used, unwanted goods and turn them into someone else's treasure! On April 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Zoo crew is teaming up with the Zoo society to organize a co…

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Zoo new logo contest launches March 1

MICHIGAN CITY | As a kick-off for its 85th anniversary celebration, the Washington Park Zoo is inviting members of the community to help design the zoo’s new logo.

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Zoo celebrates animal family additions

MICHIGAN CITY | The Washington Park Zoo is welcoming new additions to its animal families!

Washington Park Zoo Hosting Annual Halloween Event Oct. 27

MICHIGAN CITY | Scared that you don’t have any plans for Halloween this year? Fly your broomstick on down to the Washington Park Zoo on Saturday, October 27 and spend a kid-friendly, merry, not scary evening with the animals.