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Australian Adventure

Name: Australian Adventure
Address: 3411 Sherman Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808, Fort Wayne, IN, US
Telephone: (260) 427-6800
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (67 reviews)

📍 3411 Sherman Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808

📞 (260) 427-6800

🌐 kidszoo.org/explore/australian-adventure

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9 AM–7 PM
Tuesday	9 AM–7 PM
Wednesday	9 AM–7 PM
Thursday	9 AM–7 PM
Friday	9 AM–7 PM
Saturday	9 AM–7 PM
Sunday	9 AM–7 PM

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About Australian Adventure

Australian Adventure is a zoo in Fort Wayne, IN. Australian Adventure features a Crocodile Creek Adventure Ride offering dugout canoe experiences, providing an immersive water-based encounter with crocodilians. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 67 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Zoo
Location: Fort Wayne Zoo
Best For: All ages
Highlights: Stingray feeding, Crocodile Creek Adventure Ride, Australian Aviary, Kangaroo Yard
Interactive Experiences: Stingray feeding ($6), dugout canoe ride, daily keeper chats

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Australian Adventure features a Crocodile Creek Adventure Ride offering dugout canoe experiences, providing an immersive water-based encounter with crocodilians
⭐The venue is KultureCity certified as a Sensory Inclusive Venue with trained staff, sensory bags available at Guest Services, and accommodations specifically designed for guests with sensory needs
⭐Stingray Bay offers interactive hand-feeding experiences at scheduled times (11 AM and 2 PM for $6), with animals given the choice to participate in guest-led feeding activities
⭐The Reef exhibit houses multiple aquatic species including moon jellies, yellow tangs, and zebra sharks, representing both common and more specialized marine life collections

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan 2 hours to experience the entire Australian Adventure section of the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo without feeling rushed, based on visitor feedback about completion time.
💡Arrive at Stingray Bay for feeding times at 11 AM or 2 PM for an interactive experience, but note that all feedings are weather-dependent and animals choose whether to participate.
💬Bring your own food and take advantage of picnic tables in Australian Plaza to save on food court costs while enjoying an outdoor dining experience.
💡Check the 2026 Daily Keeper Chat schedule before your visit to time your experience around educational talks, which offer deeper insights into the animals and their behaviors.
💡If visiting with nursing infants, visit Guest Services at the main entrance where nursing spaces are available for parent comfort.