Potawatomi Zoo - Zoo in South Bend - 500 S Greenlawn Ave, USA

I recently visited the zoo with my family to witness the enchanting 'Gift of Light' event, and it was truly captivating. I highly recommend this experience to others. While we couldn't explore all the animals this time, I am looking forward to a morning visit for a comprehensive encounter with the amazing variety of species the zoo offers.

Took my son and his friend to winter days for his birthday. Had a great time and loved the zoo. Lots of animals. Really clean. Will definitely be going back. One of the few zoos around with sloths and fennec foxes.

Alright, let's talk about this amazing wedding I shot at Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend. This place is seriously cool for a wedding venue – it's not your typical, run-of-the-mill spot. Picture this: you're getting married with the coolest backdrop of animals and nature. It's like every photo has this extra layer of awesome because, hey, you might just have a peacock or two strutting in the background. The scenes around the zoo are super diverse, giving us photographers a blast capturing moments that are a bit out-of-the-box. The vibe for the couple and their guests? Super laid-back and fun. Everyone was having a great time, and the unique setting just made the day even more memorable. It's one thing to tie the knot, but doing it at a zoo? That's a story to tell for years. Big shoutout to the staff at Potawatomi Zoo. They were on their game, making sure everything rolled out smoothly. It was a win for the couple, their guests, and definitely a win for us capturing the day. For anyone hunting for a venue that's fun, unique, and still nails that professional vibe, Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend is a spot you've gotta check out. Can't wait to head back there for the next wild wedding adventure! Westley Leon Studios Photography, Videography, Photo Booth

We went to Potawatomi Zoo for the first time on Labor Day weekend and really enjoyed the experience. We got a lot of great pictures even though it was very hot, there was enough shade in the enclosures for the animals to be out for me to capture on my phone. We are seniors, so we got in for less.

I visited Potawatomi Zoo on July 8, 2023 with my daughter, son-in-law, 4 grandchildren, and my son. It was a great visit to see all the animals we would not normally see. My youngest granddaughter was so excited to see the leopard. She was kicking her feet and clapping her hands. The carousel was awesome. A great addition to the Zoo. Thank you South Bend, Indiana for an amazing Zoo!! 😊

First time there today with my family and it was a really nice time.. the staff was super friendly, they didn't seam like they didn't get annoyed with families that had kids and were being loud or trying to pet the animals. All the animals were beautiful! And they had fair prices. The merch was a little much but thats to be expected..Im used to the zoo in Chicago with a lot more variety but for what it was, it still was a good time and we had a lot of fun. Took us about 5 hours of taking our time and just walking through, I would definitely go again and would definitely recommend.

This place is great, it is free to get in with a zoo membership. The animals were so awesome here I wanted to jump in the exhibits. Good thing the intrusive thoughts didn’t win!!! 😄

Moved to South Bend almost 2 years ago and never checked this place out. I'm glad I finally did because it is a cute, well maintained, and fun little zoo. My son was so excited from seeing all the animals he conked out 2/3 of the way through. It was a hot day, but the animals were not in distress at all. All the signs by each of the habitats were very nice and informative. The gift shop was cute and had some nice items. Love my red panda shirt. The employees were wonderful too. We will be back again soon.