Picture a charming park replete with small idyllic ponds, meandering trails, and lovely forestry...and then add cool animals! Ive never been to a pretty or peaceful zoo up until now. Quite an experience!

A very clean zoo and well respected by the business industry. Several educational buildings. Updates are being made to upgrade exhibits and support other animals. We look forward to visit again to this relaxing and peaceful zoo.

Animals are active, happy and healthy! Very beautiful and clean zoo that always seems to be getting bigger and better. Alot of information about each animal which is a good learning experience for the kids while enjoying the sights. Theyre also adding more animals soon. Cant wait to go back well worth it!!!

Only reason Im giving 3 stars is because of the lack of response by customer service. We asked about reciprocal benefits a soon as we arrived, because online said we had to buy online. Couldnt reach anyone by phone. At the gate at the zoo they said we had to call in to get the reciprocal benefits from the zoo program.. sounds like they just dont want to honor it. Lack of response. The zoo itself is smaller, but well maintained. There are some really neat animals here! A great park right outside the gates. Free parking.Update: To owner response. Im sorry, but I dont think well return. We had our card present at the gate when we arrived. So we had everything we needed to indicate our membership. She told us no. We had to call, and you couldnt get through to anyone? Your customer service office was completely closed in the learning building. So as much as I would love to support your zoo, your customer response makes it more difficult.

I grew up in Indiana and never actually knew about this zoo. I always went to the 2 in Chicago. Thanks to Covid-19 I found out about this place. Its small but quaint. My granddaughter enjoyed it and so did I.

Always a fun time going here. Lots of animals to see, plus you can feed the goats and other farm animals they have there. Plus you can ride the train and carousel too.

I always have a nice time when I go, but the exhibits are never, and sometimes it just seems sad. I dont agree with the price based on what animals are there to be offered. I do love the additional activities like the Christmas Zoo Lights.

Great zoo for kids. Small enough for a quick visit and big enough to keep it interesting. Season pass is worth it.

Light up the zoo is an excellent outdoor event to enjoy during COVID times.

This zoo is SO different with all of the remodels. We were there on a cool day with my grandbaby. All of the animals were active and out. Sad that the chimps are gone, but anxious to see what is coming to that exhibit. The zoo was clean and they were decorating for fhe Christmas lights.

Update, cute environment animals dont seem to be stressed and are friendly towards one another. The staff are full of information

Always a good time! Its a pretty small zoo and the signage is not very good but its a fun 2 hours if you take your time. I like that they are working hard to make improvements in recent years. You can see enrichment items in the enclosures and the newer enclosures especially are nice. Some of the animals there are almost as old as I am so I feel really nostalgic about the whole place.

Well, the zoo has changed alot since Ive last been, and even more so now that covid took over. The price of admission is still fairly decent but the attractions are lacking at best. No camels, bears, kangaroos, zebras or koi fish. No petting zoo, pony rides or feeding the fish, but to compensate for the lack of funds coming into the zoo, you can now consume beverages from the winery, huh, who knew. My one request, bring back the penguins.

I really enjoyed our day at Potawatomi Zoo, it wasnt over crowded so we could enjoy watching the animals. The animals they have are different from others Ive been to, so that was nice. A fun place to go.

It was cute however not alot of animals were on display. I liked how the animals all seemed happy and healthy.

Good place to visit for the family. While its not a huge zoo like Brookfield, Lincoln, etc. Its great if you have little ones whos patience is gone after an hr. We do a round and can go on to other things. It gets multiple visits from us

Great little zoo. Has more than I expected. Carousel and train plus lots of information about the animals. Highly recommend. It is especially good for younger children because they can be overwhelmed in a large zoo. This had a great variety of animal species and experiences. Price was reasonable too.

Despite the regulations my wife and I really enjoyed ourselves. This zoo is a fun little place with some beautiful animals, but it is definitely more suitable for kids to visit. Being that its smaller it is definitely not an all day activity as a date night. All in all worth the price of admission.

Top notch. I love the zoo. Potawatomi offers exotic animals from far and near. Family favorite. Love from all ages. Bring a picnic and spend the day out

Across my road trips, we always visit a lot of zoos. This was probably my least favorite. The layout of the zoo is a little confusing and its easy to miss things. Maps were out of date because theyre making updates. A lot of animals couldnt be seen too. Unfortunately 100% of customers entered the zoo with a mask on and only 25% kept it on after walking through the entrance. So if you wish to be safe, dont come here right now. A lot of people didnt care about social distancing.

Great Zoo, not badly priced and fair rules for the carousel as well. The animals seem well kept and the facility is clean and beautiful. Our kids loved it and there were plenty of spots to get a look at everything. Id recommend it

Small zoo. Animal habitats are too small. 2 hours north is john ball zoo in grand rapids Michigan and is much better. Also john ball has a program that allows free entry for low income households

Such a nice zoo! It is so spacious and has walkways all around the zoo. There is a park and splash pad to visit right across after the zoo.

Really enjoyed this visit. The zoo has been updated and rearranged since the last time I was there. Was disappointed to see that there was only one food stand open at 11AM and that was the brew stand so couldnt take my friends kids into the seating area. The education center was closed (due to covid) and it seemed like a lot of animals werent on exhibit. Other then that we had a great day.

Beautiful new and improved Potawatomi Zoo! My boyfriend and I loved our visit. So many wonderful animals.

Loved it! Some animals were sleeping and some were hiding. But still enjoyed it!

While they have done some things to improve the zoo over the years, there is a general lack of maintenance and even cleanliness. This picture is from the fox enclosure and there is litter in it. The cage would not allow for paper to be thrown from the observer side.It could be a really nice zoo if they would keep up with things.Well be going to Fort Wayne zoo from now on

Its a nice small zoo with lots of shade. Continue to make more improvements to the zoo for the animals comfort:)

Membership every year. Great to river park area. Always looking into new ideas.

Very enjoyable me and my family went on a Saturday and yes its a little late in the season so we didnt get to see every single animal we wanted to but they had a lot of cool animals out there and it was really enjoyable like the train ride and they even have concession stands around so you can get food and drinks it was a very great experience for my whole family

My husband and I brought the 2 children we babysit for on July 31st. Karagan is 4 and was so excited to see the baby flamingo. McCoy is 1 and loved all the animals, but Im pretty sure the monkeys were his favorite. My husband got to take them on the train and carousel. There are benches throughout the zoo and plenty of shade trees. We were there about 3 hours and cant wait to go back!

Best zoo around! they have 2 bars with wine and beer for the adults. food and picnic seating. its all there.

I love this zoo! Unfortunately they continue to do construction and the little store has stuffed animals that are ridiculously priced and that was a bummer, however rhinos are coming to the zoo soon which is exciting. The peacock is great. The tortoises are my favorite so here

We have frequented this zoo quite a bit in the last few years and now that we have a child we get a yearly pass. Its a great place to hang out and see the animals play. They are always making new improvements and keeping the zoo in great condition. A wonderful piece of South Bend.

It was smaller than I thought it would be. It was hot when my friend and I went. Maybe some fans around the park would be a good investment but there is plenty of shade too. I liked seeing all of the animals, just hoped for a few more. Rhinos are coming soon but maybe lionesses or hyenas would be great. It was fun. It is more geared for the younger audience.

I love how the zoo says it is opened until 5pm today so we take our kids there and apparently they are not open and only having a special camp event for other kids. So just left with my kids crying thanks. How about put it online if you arent going to be open.

Amazing experience every time. Being a member is a great thing

Small zoo but the improvements made it feel more like a zoo than a park.

Currently under construction which is why I gave 4/5 stars, its a nice small zoo with a park and splash pad in the same parking lot. They have a small petting zoo and playground within the park next to their gift shop. It is worth getting the membership if you are a family of 3 and go more than 3x a year.

This is an amazing zoo, I go at least once a week in summer months!

Very nice an clean lot of variation in anminals

Been going to this place since i was a kid. Nice to see the new construction and plans they are implementing for future generations.

A good sized zoo - we were able to see all the exhibits in a few hours, even going at a slower pace with little kids. Everything was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. We even rode the carousel and little train, for an extra fee.

Even with restrictions in place, its still a fun place to visit!!

Fun field trip to the zoo! I wish I had brought more money. Everything costs. From the merry go round to the little train. Its under construction. So no reptiles and bats. The other animals were awake and active. The employees were all nice helpful and knowledgeable.

For a small zoo it is great. So much to see. I just wish they still had a bear but love the remodeling that has been done so far.

First time for my lil guy. He loved it. With his favorite cousins London and Brody

An amazing place for kids and adults to go. The newly renovated area are looking amazing.

Such a great zoo! Perfect size for a half-day trip. Cozy and charming. Landscaping is as mesmerizing as the animals! Theyve really improved the place.

They did a great job of remodeling. Great little zoo.

We went here for a birthday party today and we really enjoyed ourselves! The adults had a great time watching and the kids had a blast. The birthday boy was allowed to pick out the animals that he wanted to see and we got to learn all about them and even pet a few. We did get to take pictures with all of them. We also got to take a tour of the inside portion of the zoo. If it were warmer outside, we would have been able to go outside as well. The kids got to color animal masks and play pictionary. The staff was very friendly and good with the kids.

Wonderful for kids, including a carousel, a farm animal exhibit, and kid-size zoo train. Wonderful for adults, with interesting and unusual animals such as the takin, the kudu, the capybara, rhino and warthog, tigers, lions, otters and monkeys. Perfectly sized for the family - everything can be seen and appreciated in 2 - 2 1/2 hours - nice concessions if you want to make a day of it, and a brand new zoo store for souvenirs. Come back in every season for special displays and finish reading the informative signage you missed the first time. A nice family membership is also available.

Potawatomi Zoo is clean and close to home. Ive visited the zoo at least once every season since I was born and now I bring my kiddos who love it just as much!!!

Cute little zoo. Great for younger kids that may get cranky and overtired at larger zoos. Shady and nice path

This zoo is a place I used to go as a child-50 years ago- I loved every minute of it and so did my family. I truely recommend it for memories you’ll enjoy forever

Saturdays may not be the best time to visit since its crowded with families with kids. Parking could be tricky at peak time. There was a long line for tickets but it moved fast. To make the wait more pleasant, zoo workers came out with animals for kids of all ages to pet. It was a nice experience. Its a nice zoo. I hear that they will add a pavilion with bears and wolves. Overall it is a nice place to visit, better before noonI the early afternoon the animals are having their siestas.

Nice, clean, small zoo. The animals seem well cared for and the new construction makes it look updated.

I love this place Kids need to see animals before some go instinct

Zoo was okay, small. I was more upset that I personally came to this zoo due to them having a nursing center/room and it was closed. Although I had looked it up online and it said nothing about it being closed. I did ask the counter if it was going to be an issue with nursing my baby, and the gentleman at the counter told me that his superiors suggest I go in the bathroom to feed the baby. We left directly after. If things like this will not be available might I suggest posting it online or outside the entrance. After paying to go with my family, I had to leave just to nurse my infant.

Peaceful, clean and well staffed. In the last 10 years it has been upgraded nicely.

Always enjoy the peaceful stroll among exotic animals.

Great little zoo with lots of happy animals and family fun. Would have been better if train was running. Also Otter Bar and Round Barn were closed. Lot of renovation happening so Im sure next year will be better. Kids enjoyed the day.

I was pleasantly surprised at how good this zoo was for such a small town. I wish they had more food choices but all around a great little zoo.

Expensive rates for half the zoo exhibits closed ! Lot of animals was inside! Three year old 9.00 dollars to get in smh! Fort Wayne zoo is bigger wAaaay bigger and nicer . Worth every penny!

The zoo was great! The animals were lively, but it all seemed a little small with all the Covid restrictions. There werent too many people in the zoo and some of the enclosures were empty. It is a small zoo anyways, but restricting the number of people in the zoo and limiting animal engagement made it seem even smaller.

We had a good time with my grandkids. I was a little disappointed by the many empty exhibits.Many of the animals that are there are actually farm animals. Too few exotic for sure. No elephants, giraffe,only a couple primates.very few reptiles, However the kids were happy and they have a beautiful carousel .

Would have liked to been warned that there wasnt much to see.

Many of the exhibits were closed. I think it would be a great zoo to visit once the exhibits are completed. Its a short easy drive and free parking is a plus. Theres also a park nearby with a splash pad.

The Zoo is well kept, slightly raining days or very cloudy are the best days to view the animals, who are more active under those conditions. The Zoo is continuing to upgrade the habitats and experience.

The animals looked sedated and most are kept alone in their own tiny cages. Its just too sad to walk through.

Small but plenty of animals to visit. Can see everything in a couple of hour, plus have time to ride the carousel and train. We got to watch the crocodile being fed, which my grandson thought was pretty cool.

For members, weekend morning members hours are a great time.... PLUS... By 10:30 you can buy wine or beer.

Great small zoo! Lots of animals and there is a carousel and train for the family (small extra fee). Free parking and food on site. Lots of picnic space surrounding the zoo too!

Several animals were not on exhibit and no signs indicated that. Otherwise it was a typical zoo. The kids had fun and I was happy.

Very relaxing atmosphere, clean, friendly !

We had a great day at the Zoo! The employees were very helpful & friemdly!

Although this is a small zoo, it is one of my favorites! They have one of the oldest lions and with a season pass you can go early on the weekends and watch the animals eat

All of the kids had a blast and it was a lot of fun for everyone. The train ride is definitely worth it and the highlight of the kids day

Was very nice. Only thing that would have been better was more animals out and in motion. Also, more beverages for cheap.

This was our first time at this zoo! It is a perfect size smaller than what we are use to but it has animals we dont usually get to see. A sloth and ant eater were on top of our list! Our boys liked the two rides specially the train. We stopped at the cafe for a quick snack. It was a great 4 hour trip to the zoo!

Littler zoo but for the price of a yearly ticket you gotta love it!Kids will really enjoy the petting zoo and they have been making some changes to make the park not only look nicer but easier to access the exibits.Check their website for events and classes.Recommend bringing water, unfortunately the site says no food allowed.

Its a nice zoo, but its a small zoo, so I would say 1-2 hrs is enough time to look at eveything.

Very nice smaller local zoo. Im sure well be back again multiple times

A greater smaller zoo. The perfect size to keep the kids interested without being too quick. We reviewed each exhibit and the trip took around 2.5 hours.The animals are pretty close to you as you walk. It is great for photos.For the adults, they do serve beer and wine at several snackbars throughout the park. Snacks were reasonably priced (popcorn $3, nachos $4).Overall a great trip!

A large variety of animals and best parts is kid get to pet animals at a farm section.

Wonderful for a great day for family but restrooms were impossible to use

What experience? Hardly any animals to see. No direction as to where anything is located when signing saying relocated animals. Construction during open hours. Extremely disappointing to pay $11 per person and not see much.

The weather being so hot has a lot of the animals inside their habitats. Theres a lot of construction going on at the zoo also. Pick a cooler day to go and youll get to see more of the animals.

Lots of changes looks clean. With covid its nice to be in a outdoor setting

Zoo was great the draw back was half the patrons were not wearing masks and the zoo did nothing about it. Will not return until this is over. Not worth the risk. Sad situation.

This is a one star rating solely due to how they are handling coronavirus. There was no social distancing whatsoever and almost no one wearing a mask. The wife and I would be looking at an exhibit when a crowd of people would surround us, some leaning over her shoulders, without any mask or concern about social distancing. This place needs to change its mask policy fast, as it is going to serve as a hot spot for spreading coronavirus.

Small but so many beautiful habitats

This is a great regional zoo. It doesnt have the wide variety of animals that would be found in a large city like Chicago, but it has a nice assortment of animals to satisfy children. Because of the coronavirus some outdoor and indoor exhibits were not open to the public. This, however, did not detract from the experience. It was a beautiful day!The zoo is easy to get to with reasonable admission fees....very affordable for families. Parking is free. The zoo is just the right size for families and the grounds are beautiful. There is a nice sized park outside of the zoo with picnic tables and a playground.Dont miss this zoo. It is near Notre Dame.

Great place to take the kids for a couple hours. Need to schedule ahead of time due to covid.

When the KING of the jungle lets out a mighty roar at Potawatomi pure excitement gleamns from the eyes of both the children and adults alike. I love Potawatomi zoo

You all know that this is a beautiful place with beautiful animals, right?

Love the new improvements and new additions of animals!!! Lived here all my life and this is a wonderful go to place for family adventures... even with my son, nephew, and neice being older!!!

This is a great zoo... not very big but a lot of bang for your buck plus extremely kid friendly!!! Ride the train - its worth it!

Real nice we had taken grandkids we all enjoyed

Great little Zoo. Having not been to this Zoo since I was a young child, it’s much smaller than I remember. But it’s a great asset to the community. You can easily do the whole zoo in 2 hrs or less if you don’t spend much time at each animal. We purchase season passes each year, which IMO are insanely cheap! We go a couple times a month. They frequently have little activities for the kids. And my 2 year old loves the train and carousel. Tigers are normally pretty active and we can spend most of our time watching them. Of course the petting zoo are is a big hit. Staff we’ve had contact with are always super nice and friendly. I’m glad to see the positive changes the zoo is making for the animals and their enclosures and look forward to seeing how the zoo improves in the coming years. There’s three parks, one across the street and one by the parking lot and one in the petting zoo area. Pack a lunch and play after the zoo and we’re guaranteed a nice long nap for the littles after!