Location: Lafayette, Indiana Years Active: 1908 – Active Columbian Park Zoo isn’t just another zoo. It’s been around since 1908 – they know their stuff! You won’t find massive crowds, making it perfect for those who want a more intimate animal experience. Find it tucked inside the bigger Columbian Park – perfect for a picnic…
Location: Evansville, Indiana Years Active: 1928 – Active Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden isn’t your standard zoo. It’s been around since 1928, so it has a really old-timey feel that some folks love. Others find it a bit outdated. But hey, that means smaller crowds if you go on a weekday! The real star…
Location: South Bend, Indiana Years Active: 1921 – Active The Potawatomi Zoo…it’s the place locals have mixed feelings about. Been around forever, and it’s definitely not some massive, fancy place. But that’s kind of the fun of it, right? It’s like a blast from the past, those old school exhibits, a little worn but full…
Location: Crown Point, Indiana Years Active: 1995 – Active Deep River Waterpark – it’s been a Crown Point staple since 1995. Locals love it, but if you’re a thrill junkie, be warned it’s mostly geared toward families and younger kids. The slides are fun, but don’t expect anything record-breaking. The real draw is the lazy…
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana Years Active: 1965 – Active Forget those picture-perfect zoo brochures. The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is a wild ride from start to finish. It’s been around forever – since 1965! – but this place never gets boring. Get ready for animals from every corner of the globe. Lions roar on the…
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Years Active: 1964 – Active The Indianapolis Zoo isn’t just another animal park. It’s a place where you connect with incredible creatures – and maybe yourself, too. Since 1964, they’ve been a big part of the Indianapolis community. You’ll find it nestled in White River State Park, a beautiful spot to spend…
Location: Michigan City, Indiana Years Active: 1928 – Active Think those big zoos are the only place for amazing animal encounters? Think again! The Washington Park Zoo in Michigan City, Indiana, has been charming visitors since 1928. It’s a small but mighty place, tucked right into Washington Park. Don’t expect massive crowds or giant enclosures…
Location: Thorntown, Indiana Years Active: 1983 – 1996 Old Indiana Fun Park was an amusement park located near Thorntown, Indiana off I-65 at 7230N 350W. The site is now used for a privately owned hops farm and processing facility. This park opened in 1983, and permanently closed in 1996. Old Indiana Fun Park Brochure 1995 Old Indiana Fun Park Map 1994 Old Indiana…
Location: Monticello, Indiana Years Active: 1926 – Active Indiana Beach is an amusement park located on Lake Shafer in Monticello, Indiana. The resort was developed by the Spackman family, who owned it from 1926 to 2008. The park was then sold to Morgan RV LLC, Apex Parks Group, LLC and now is owned and operated by…
Location: Santa Claus, Indiana Years Active: 1946 – Active Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari (known as Santa Claus Land prior to 1984) is a combination theme park and water park located near Interstate 64 and U.S. 231 in Santa Claus, Indiana, United States. The theme park is divided into four sections celebrating: …with rides, live entertainment,…