Washington Park Zoo

Washington Park Zoo This is the only official Washington Park Zoo / Michigan City Zoo
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For his birthday this year, Jasper Tetlow collected donations for the WPZoo and stopped by last Saturday with donations ...
06/01/2026

For his birthday this year, Jasper Tetlow collected donations for the WPZoo and stopped by last Saturday with donations of all kinds! Thank you, Jasper! ❤️

Thank you to Galveston Steakhouse, Andershocks, Al's and so many more for always being wonderful zoo supporters with the...
06/01/2026

Thank you to Galveston Steakhouse, Andershocks, Al's and so many more for always being wonderful zoo supporters with their amazing fresh produce donations. ❤️

🦜 World Parrot Day! 🦜Every year on May 31, people around the world celebrate World Parrot Day, an awareness event create...
05/31/2026

🦜 World Parrot Day! 🦜

Every year on May 31, people around the world celebrate World Parrot Day, an awareness event created in 2004 by the World Parrot Trust. The day was established not simply to admire parrots, but to draw attention to the serious threats many species face, including habitat destruction, illegal wildlife trafficking, and declining wild populations.

All of the parrots that live at the WPZ have come to us as unwanted or abandoned pets. Having a parrot as a pet is a full-time job! They require specialized care and constant attention. Always do your research before getting any kind of pet. When purchasing a parrot or any exotic pet, ensure they were not wild-caught.

Parrots are among the most intelligent birds on Earth. Some species can solve problems, learn words, recognize patterns, and form lifelong social bonds. Yet nearly one-third of parrot species are considered at risk, making conservation efforts more important than ever.

To help protect parrots' natural habitat, the rainforest, check that your household products use sustainably produced palm oil to protect natural rainforests.

Attention Gardeners and Farmers: Consider donating some of your excess homegrown produce and eggs to the WPZoo. One of t...
05/31/2026

Attention Gardeners and Farmers: Consider donating some of your excess homegrown produce and eggs to the WPZoo. One of the biggest expenses here at the WPZoo is our grocery bill, which exceeds $100,000 per year, or $1,923.00 per week. That’s a lot of hungry mouths to feed!

Animal nutrition is a vital part of a zookeeper's job. Animals are fed species-specific meals to best fit their dietary needs. Please think about sending a share of your garden bounty our way. 🍎🥕🌽🥬🍅🍌🥕

Do you love working with animals and educating others about them? We are looking to hire a temporary (Seasonal) Zoo Kee...
05/30/2026

Do you love working with animals and educating others about them? We are looking to hire a temporary (Seasonal) Zoo Keeper.
The successful candidate will need to have the skills to perform normal keeper duties, as needed in the assigned areas. Zoo keepers at this facility work with a variety of species, including diet prep, education, and more. This position is a great way to gain experience in animal care.

The seasonal zookeeper will be expected to work 40 hours/week and will be required to work rotating days off, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

Also required to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift 50 lbs.
To apply, please submit an application to the Personnel department at the Michigan City Hall at http://www.emichigancity.com/cityhall/personnel.

Any other questions, please send a personal message or email [email protected].

Ready to take a break from the summer days with a sweet treat? 🍦Cool off at the WPZoo with your favorite Mini Melts Ice ...
05/30/2026

Ready to take a break from the summer days with a sweet treat? 🍦

Cool off at the WPZoo with your favorite Mini Melts Ice Cream! With fun fruity flavors 🍓 and deliciously chocolatey chomps 🍫, there's a mini melts cup for everyone to enjoy.

Happy National Alligator Day! 🐊Alligators almost went extinct in the United States – but thanks to efforts made possible...
05/30/2026

Happy National Alligator Day! 🐊

Alligators almost went extinct in the United States – but thanks to efforts made possible by the Endangered Species Act, they’ve made a full recovery. Now, there’s an estimated 5 million American alligators are spread out across the southeastern United States!

🐊 Like many reptiles, when alligators lay their eggs the temperatures in their environment determine what s*x their young will be. Higher temperatures can drastically reduce the likelihood of the young to be female. You can help alligators in the wild by supporting green practices that conserve energy, and finding ways to reduce your carbon footprint.

Leaping Lemurs—Look Who’s On the Island!Lemur Island has some adorable new faces! Meet our troop of rescue ring-tailed l...
05/29/2026

Leaping Lemurs—Look Who’s On the Island!

Lemur Island has some adorable new faces! Meet our troop of rescue ring-tailed lemurs, now settling into their happy new home.

Our ring-tailed lemurs are already putting on a show—leaping and exploring their island home! With powerful legs and long tails for balance, they can leap up to 30 feet between trees. It’s a sight you won’t want to miss!

We’re committed to making the Zoo a wonderful place for both animals and visitors. If you’d like to help us give these amazing animals the best lives possible, consider supporting our mission and future projects with a donation or by becoming a sponsor. Together, we can build a brighter future—thank you for being part of our community!

Wallaby Fact!🦘They have strong back legs that help them hop and move about powerfully. The forearms of the wallaby are s...
05/29/2026

Wallaby Fact!🦘

They have strong back legs that help them hop and move about powerfully. The forearms of the wallaby are small and used mainly for balancing or for feeding.🐾

Thank you to the Feline Community Network Resource Center for once again donating feed and supplies for some of our WPZo...
05/28/2026

Thank you to the Feline Community Network Resource Center for once again donating feed and supplies for some of our WPZoo residents. We truly appreciate them including the Washington Park Zoo in their community support program. ❤️

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