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- EIN 23-7131811
- 2198731510
- 115 Lakeshore Drive Michigan City IN 46360 USA
- www.washingtonparkzoo.com
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Animals, Zoos & Aquariums
Mission: The Washington Park Zoo’s mission is “to promote the appreciation of animals in fun ways that delight and educate audiences through public display while meeting the biological and psychological needs of the animals. Our vision is to create a unique, family friendly experience that offers fun ways to learn about animals. Our approach will be demonstrated by • Helping families understand and appreciate the unique, fragile relationship people share with animals and their environments • Expand ongoing communication and respond to our audience’s needs • Strengthen collaborations within our organization and community
Target demographics: the environment, exotic animal rescue and conservation education
Geographic areas served: Northwest Indiana
Programs: Education runs through every area of the Zoo, connecting visitors with our conservation messages through a variety of fun, engaging programs, creating stewards of wildlife. Our Staff is committed to developing programs that are accessible, purposeful, relevant, and that meet the needs of our diverse audiences and high educational standards. Some of our programs include special events, summer camps, outreach programs, in house programs, tours and scout programs. The Washington Park Zoo also has a real focus on being a rescue for exotic animals in need of a safe home. Some of the zoo’s residents have been misplaced pets that proved to be too wild or were confiscated as illegally owned, some have suffered injuries that would make life in the wild impossible and others were removed by the DNR, but all the residents are given the best environments that our staff can provide for their health and mental enrichment needs