Potawatomi Zoo

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Potawatomi Zoo
The Entrance of the Potawatomi Zoo
The Entrance of the Potawatomi Zoo
Date opened 1902 [1]
Location Potawatomi Park, South Bend, Indiana, USA
Land area 23 acres [1] (93,000 m²)
Coordinates 41°40′09.59″N, 86°13′04.52″W
Number of Animals 400 [1]
Accreditations/
Memberships		 AZA
Website
An Amur Tiger takes a nap at Potawatomi Zoo.
An Amur Tiger takes a nap at Potawatomi Zoo.

The Potawatomi Zoo is a zoo in eastern South Bend, Indiana. The zoo is one part of Potawatomi Park, which includes a softball diamond, tennis courts, a swimming pool, picnic area, band shell, and Kid's Kingdom Playground.

Founded in 1902 [1], Potawatomi is Indiana's oldest zoo. It features over 400 animals on 23 acres of land, and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

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  1. ^ a b c d South Bend Parks and Recreation Department

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