Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo
Fort Wayne, IN
From collectors
The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo was founded by Earl B. Wells. Since opening in 1965, the 1,500 animal zoo has been located on 38 acres in Fort Wayne's Franke Park. The zoo continuously ranks among the top zoos in the nation, recently ranked as the ninth best zoo in America by Child magazine in 2004 and fifth best zoo in the nation by Parents magazine in 2009.
Penny books are sold in the Gift Shop.
Machine 7: (2025) 4 designs.
Need scan/ photo of designs on a plain white background.
Machine 8: (2025) 4 designs.
Need scan/ photo of designs on a plain white background.
Retired designs:
Retired 1: 1) Zoo Giraffe Logo, 2) Gorilla, 3) 'The Australian Adventure', 4) Tiger,
Retired 2: 1) Kangaroo, 2) Zoo Giraffe logo, 3) Snake, 4) Tour Train,
Retired 3: 1) (V) Tiger, 2) (V) Orangutans, 3) (V) Komodo Dragon, 4) (H) Frog.
Retired 4: 1) (V) Giraffe, 2) (H) Rattlesnake, 3) (H) Train, 4) (V) Kangaroo
Retired 5: 1) Giraffe, 2) Peacock, 3) Tour train, 4) Tiger.
Retired 6: 1) Monkey, 2) Kangaroo, 3) Sea Lion, 4) Lion.
Other Retired: 1) Gorilla,
Retired from Machine 5: 1) Penguins, 2) Orangutan G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude, Longitude 41.105614,-85.1529
8/12/25 the machines are new with 4 designs each. They are penny men 4 design machines. Each penny costs a dollar you pay by cash or credit. They don’t press the best, they are kind of short.
On 10/4/25 I did a mail off and on 11 07 2025 I received the 8 new pressed pennies and that look great I also got 2 medallions, and they look great too. Rbp tec 5784
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Machine 7 | 4 | Penny |
| Machine 8 | 4 | Penny |
| Retired 4 | ? | Penny |
| Retired 3 | ? | Penny |
| Retired 2 | ? | Penny |
| Retired 1 | ? | Penny |
| Retired from Machine 5 | ? | Penny |
| Retired 5 | ? | Penny |
| Retired 6 | ? | Penny |
7 photos from collectors
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