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Fort Wayne Zoo Breaks Attendance Records

FORT WAYNE — Adorable baby animals, new exhibits and a birthday celebration helped the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo set a new attendance record in 2015.

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FORT WAYNE — 6-week-old giraffe Kiango spent time in the giraffe pasture for the first time in August at the Fort Wayne Children’s zoo. Kiango is now a part of the African Journey exhibit on display this summer at the zoo.

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Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo mourns the loss of African Lion

By News Release | April 19, 2024

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The ledge in the African Journey has always been filled with wide-eyed wonderment and fantastic nose to nose connections. Today, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo mourns the loss of a dear friend as we had to say goodbye to Bahati, the male African lion, but we will always celebrate the squeals and smiles that took place at his favorite ledge.

“Bahati was diagnosed with thymic cancer last week, following a relatively short period of inappetence. Due to his rapid decline despite palliative care, he was humanely euthanized, surrounded by his care team,” said Dr. Kami Fox, Director of Animal Health and Conservation. “It has been a great honor to have cared for Bahati ever since he arrived as an awkward adolescence without a mane, through becoming a majestic adult, and being able to provide him a dignified, peaceful end.”

Since arriving to the Zoo in 2016 from Racine Zoological Gardens, Bahati has been a beloved member of African Journey and a wonderful ambassador for African lions in the wild.

“The sounds of excited footsteps echoing through the kopjes as children cheered, “LOOK!” when greeting Bahati will be greatly missed,” explains Executive Director Rick Schuiteman. “Bahati loved seeing guests. Our mission is to connect kids and animals, strengthen families, and inspire people to care; and Bahati helped us to serve that mission every day and for more than 4 million guests.”

Michelle Smurl, Director of Animal Care, expresses “The Fort Wayne community was able to connect with Bahati in many special and meaningful ways over the years. Our staff’s excellent care gave Bahati a great quality of life here, and in turn, Bahati enriched the lives of all of us at the Zoo and in the Fort Wayne community.”

We share this heartbreak with our animal care team who cared for Bahati daily. We thank them for their hard work and the care they provide; not only for Bahati, but for all of the animals who call the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo home. We appreciate the support of the community as we grieve his loss and celebrate his legacy. Memories and comments can be shared on the Zoo’s Facebook page.

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EYE PRO, Inc. — makers of WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers and world leader in disposable eyewear recently donated $1,200 to the new African Journey exhibit at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo – thanks to salons from all over the country.

The new African Journey exhibit at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo will immerse visitors in the sights, sounds, culture, and wildlife of the amazing African continent.  Entering through a tunnel, visitors emerge into an African oasis. Key features include a lion exhibit, a Savannah Trail, new animal exhibits, and an entirely new system of interactive, educational, and cultural experiences.( www.KidsZoo.org ).

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The African Journey includes animals never before exhibited in Fort Wayne, including hyenas, honey badgers, servals, and mongoose, plus opportunities to be nose-to-nose with a 500-pound lion (through 2-inch safety glass) and hand-feed a giraffe. “There is nothing like having a giraffe’s tongue take a carrot out of your hand!” exclaimed Fishbaugh. “I’ve done it — and what a great experience this is for kids and adults alike!”

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Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo mourns the loss of African lion, Bahati

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - On Thursday, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo shared it is mourning the loss of one of its male African lions, Bahati.

Bahati arrived at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo’s ‘African Journey’ in 2016 from Racine Zoological Gardens.

As Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo staff and community members mourn the loss of Bahait, the organization encourages people to share memories of Bahati on its Facebook page .

On Aug. 25, 2023, zoo leaders shared the heartbreaking news that a newborn Sumatran orangutan passed away unexpectedly after being born on August 16.

WATCH: Baby orangutan born last week at Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo dies

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