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Posted on: May 11, 2023

Join us for Kids' Night Out! (Parents' Night Off!)

Kids Night Out June

Take the night off - we'll watch the kids! This drop-off program for kids ages 5-12 gives you a chance to have date night, catch up on errands, meet up with friends, or just take a nap (we won't tell!) Our education team will entertain t...

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Posted on: January 6, 2023

Visit our Registration Portal - CivicRec

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Online registration is now available for year-round fun with Columbian Park Zoo and Lafayette Parks and Recreation! Visit our registration portal, CivicRec, to browse or sign up for Zoo Camps, youth classes, Zoo Memberships, Zoo Birthday Parties and other...

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Posted on: April 5, 2023

Become a Member!

Become a member!

When you purchase a zoo membership, you are supporting Columbian Park Zoo's mission to encourage the appreciation of the world’s wildlife, to enhance the preservation and conservation of biodiversity and to inspire educational discovery...

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Posted on: February 3, 2023

Looking for ways to give back to CPZ? Purchase an item from our Amazon Wish List!

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At CPZ, we take enrichment seriously - but it's a lot of fun too!  On a daily basis our animal care staff combines their background knowledge of animal behavior, a healthy dose of creativity, and the relationship they’ve built with the animals in...

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Posted on: January 10, 2023

Party Like an Animal at CPZ!

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Designed for children turning 5-12, a Zoo Birthday Party is one your child will never forget! Visit our Zoo Party Package Options & Pricing page for all the details on how Zoo Birthday Parties work, then contact us at zooeducation@lafayette.in.gov to ...

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