Fort Wayne Children's Zoo in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The zoo opened its doors in 1965, is located in Fort Wayne's Franke Park, and currently home to more than 1,500 animals. The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo has continuously ranked among the top zoos in the United States, and more recently ranked in the top 8 zoos in the country by Family Fun Magazine, in 2000. The zoo can trace its roots back to 1952, when 54-acres were added to Franke Park, to establish a nature preserve.