(Michigan City, IN) - Washington Park Zoo will reopen on April 1 for the season, but with a new twist: This year, the gates will open on March 30th and March 31st for a “Wild Spring Preview.”  The zoo will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both of the preview days.

 

According to zoo officials, there are more than 220 individual animals representing 95 species from all over the globe on the grounds.

 

The zoo, accredited by the Zoological Association of America, has existed at its lakefront location since 1928. Many improvements over the years have given the zoo a much more modern and fresh appearance, along with higher attendance, to make it a top designation for local residents and visitors from outside the community, officials said.

 

Regular admission is $10 for adults, $8 for kids ages 2 to 11 years, $9 for seniors ages 62 and older, and free for kids ages two and under. Washington Park Zoo members get in for free on regular admission dates.

 

For more information on this event and zoo updates, please visit the Washington Park Zoo’s Facebook page or visit www.washingtonparkzoo.com.