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Ah, the screaming tunnel. The number one pasttime for kids in the zoo is to scream at the top of their lungs as they walk through this tunnel that connects the African Veldt with Central Zoo. The concrete tunnel takes zoo visitors under Sherman Ave. to access the African Veldt.
One of the first animals encountered in Africa is the warthog. These creatures seem to do nothing but sleep in their mud pits all day long. However unless you absolutely love these animals, move along because the star attraction of the African Veldt is the huge savannah where several species of animals, such as zebra, ostrich, gazelle, and wildebeast, roam free.
There are two ways to view the savannah and the method you choose depends on two things: 1) whether or not you have children in your group and 2) how much money you have. These Safari Cars follow a track along the edge of the savannah to the back side. They cost money and will only take you one way. You can see the exact same thing from the boardwalk, but kids love the cars. If you need to take the cars, I recommend walking to the back of the savannah then taking the cars back to the front. On the return trip on the cars, you drive down the opposite side of the savannah from the boardwalk so you have the possibility of seeing things you can't from the boardwalk.
This boardwalk is the alternative to the Safari Cars. The advantage here is it doesn't cost money and you can stop and just watch the animals roaming the open savannah. A coin-operated set of binaculars about halfway down the boardwalk allow a close up view of the animals.
The African Veldt savannah. Herds of zebra, gazelle, and wildebeast roam this open area along side ostrich and flamingos. Pick up an informational sheet to at the beginning of the boardwalk to learn more about the animals on the veldt.
Once near the end of the boardwalk, it enters a wooded area where a side path leads to a close up encounter with a group of giraffe.
The end of the boardwalk trail and the safari car ride lead to a small African village. Several animals are on exhibit back here including this beautiful leopard. The only way back is either back down the boardwalk or pay for a ride on the safari cars.
The next stop on the tour heads up the hill toward the Indonesian Rainforest. But first, a pathway heads off to an overlook of Central Zoo directly over Sea Lion Beach. This red panda is a cute little creature, resembling more of a racoon than a panda. Surprisingly, although they aren't very well known, red pandas were discovered before the much more familiar black and white pandas.
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Hey, just one quick update on this. Very recently they changed the legislation such that anyplace in doors is a no smoking area. Bars, strip clubs, etc, included. I believe it's about 20 feet from the building before you are allowed to smoke. Just an fyi.
It's actually the 39th year for Three Rivers
Great to see another Hoosier on VT! Great stuff on Fort Wayne. We have spent a lot of time here and like it except for all of the one way streets downtown.
Food was sub par for the area. Too many better seafood places here. They are now out of business in Fort Wayne
Take away the hush puppies and the fries, and there's very little seafood to be had. A better bet is to head over to Decatur on Friday night for the all-you-can-eat crab legs and shrimp at The Back 40 Junction restaurant and buffet.
Great page! Very interesting ! Thank you! K&T
I've not visited this place, but was actually told over the phone by the owner "I don't care if anyone comes here or not". I think it's a 501c3 TAX FRAUD, not a musuem!
What a terrific page on an unknown (except to locals) gem of a town. You have made me want to make a visit.
You have a really nice page. I grew up in Ft. Wayne but moved to Florida - i dont think I ever knew what the city had to offer!
Great page! Its a shame about the old fort - my 4th grade field trip there is one of my favorite memories of school, along with ice skating at the mall.
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