The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo will open for the season on Saturday, April 25. This year mark’s the zoo’s 50th birthday, which will be celebrated all summer long with new exhibits and special events. One exciting new thing for visitors to look for is baby Sumatran orangutan Asmara, who will make her public debut this …read more.

Asmara the baby orangutan at the Fort Wayne Zoo. (Photo provided) A baby Sumatran orangutan born at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo on Nov. 22 has a name – one that reflects how special she is to the zoo and the entire population of these endangered apes. Her name is Asmara, which translates to “love” …read more.