Holiday World & Splashin' Safari

Holiday World - Throughout its half-century of existence, Holiday World has set high standards for the theme park industry, with beautiful grounds and landscaping, plus a steadfast adherence to the values established in the company's cornerstones: safety, service, cleanliness and friendliness. Brave the rails of The Raven wooden roller coaster! It'll hurl you over a lake, swoop between trees and careen down a hillside-all at speeds of sixty miles per hour! Other rides include: Liberty Launch, HallowSwings, Lewis & Clark Trail, The Freedom Train, Eagles Flight, Frightful Falls, Raging Rapids, Paul Revere's Midnight Ride, Scarecrow Scrambler, Revolution and many more, plus there are numerous rides for the little ones to enjoy.
Splashin' Safari - Take a dip in this huge new themed wave pool with geysers, spray jets and more! Ten racing slides, measuring 314 feet, have an overall drop of five stories. Race your entire family-wheeeee! Start off eight-stories up and slide into an enclosed tunnel, which will "drop" you into a huge funnel. The world's tallest enclosed water slide will keep you and your family in the dark the entire thrilling ride!

Location: Holiday World & Splashin' Safari are located at the junction of Highways 162 and 245 in Santa Claus, Indiana (the street address is 452 East Christmas Blvd, Santa Claus, IN

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Black Pine Animal Park

Black Pine Animal Park in Albion, Indiana is not a typical zoo, it's a sanctuary. We exist to give rescued and retired Guests meet many animals up close! animals a safe haven, and to educate people and enhance their knowledge of exotic and endangered species. We believe that by allowing the general public to meet and observe the exotic animals in our care, we can plant a seed of awareness that can positively impact the conservation and preservation of exotic and endangered species around the world, as well as their natural habitats. When you visit our animal residents, representing over 43 exotic and endangered species, you will see clean, spacious and natural habits. You will also witness animal behaviors not seen in most zoos as the animals react to, and interact with, our staff. You will see alert, healthy, and genuinely interested animals. You will enjoy eye contact and vocalizations as you observe them, take photographs, and even call them by name!

Location: Once in Albion, the new park site is located due west of the stoplight at the intersection of state roads 8 and 9 about one mile. Follow W. Main Street / C.R. 300 N. (This street continues west where State Road 8 ends at the stoplight.) The park entrance will be on the right hand side (north side). Albion, IN

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Potawatomi Zoo

The Potawatomi Zoo is home to over 400 animals including several rare and endangered species such as tiger, red panda, cotton-top tamarin, snow leopard, and lemurs. The Potawatomi zoo was founded in 1902 making it Indiana's oldest zoo. Our Australia walk-a-bout allows you to visit the outback surrounded by kangaroo, wallaby, and several species of Australian birds. Many of our animals are from cold climates and are able to remain outside during the entire year. These species include tigers, snow leopard, bison, takin, red panda, crane, and Bactrian camel. The Learning Center is an indoor building that displays many species of reptiles and amphibians in addition to tropical birds, small primates, and bats. The Zoo Train is a 1/3-scale locomotive that tours the zoo on a half-mile track. The train takes zoogoers past our zoo pond, bison pen, llama yard, veterinary hospital and Australia.

Location: South Bend, IN

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Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo has more than 1500 animals. There's more than just animals at the Children's Zoo. Enjoy a journey on one of these fun rides! Zoo Train - Hop on board our miniature train at the zoo train station. The shiny red engine pulls four passenger cars through a tunnel and Fort Wayne's 306-acre Franke Park. The train is a handcrafted, scaled replica of an original 1863 C. P. Huntington locomotive. Endangered Species Carousel - This magical carousel depicts endangered species from all over the world. Children and adults alike enjoy the thrill of riding one of these colorful figures. Dugout Canoe - G'day, mates! Climb into your own dugout canoe and explore the Outback at the Australian Adventure. You'll float past dingoes, Australia's wild dogs. Up ahead, you'll see our mob of eastern grey kangaroos. Watch for little joeys peeking out of mom's pouch! Don’t miss the brightly colored birds in the walkabout aviary. Pony Ride - A ride on one of the zoo's gentle ponies brings a smile to every child's face. Have your camera ready when the pony strolls the ring with your child on board! Be sure to find out your pony's name when you ride. Each pony has an engraved silver nameplate on its bridle.

Location: 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Salamonie Lake

Surrounded by the rich countryside of north central Indiana, Salamonie Lake and the surrounding area have a lot to offer to the person seeking more information on Indiana pioneer history. Learn about towns under water, Indiana legends and a lot more. Have fun roaming the Salamonie River State Forest, which is the only remaining forest in northern Indiana. Salamonie Lake offers such Recreational Opportunities as: Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Boating, Water Sports, Fishing, Camping, Horseback Riding and more.

Location: From Wabash, S on IN 15, E on IN 124, N on IN 105 to Lost Bridge recreation sites. Lagro, IN

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