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Board approves history tour at Washington Park Zoo for Nov. 2
Summary
The Michigan City Parks board approved a major‑event license for a history tour at Washington Park Zoo on Nov. 2, 2025, to be presented by the Michigan City Historical Society and the Michigan City Zoo Society; tickets are $10 and proceeds split between the societies.
The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Board on Sept. 17 approved a major‑event license for a history tour at the Washington Park Zoo, a joint event by the Michigan City Historical Society and the Michigan City Zoo Society scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 2.
Parks staff described the tour as a chance for visitors to learn about the zoo’s collection and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) pieces on site. Staff said tickets would cost $10 and proceeds would be split between the two societies. "It might drive some business in November. So overall, I think it's a win‑win for everyone," the presenting staff member said.
Board discussion included confirmation of the correct event date after a typographical discrepancy in the draft license (the document listed both Saturday and Sunday Nov. 2). A board member noted the zoo society’s fundraising and animal‑care work in support of the zoo.
Formal action: a motion to approve the Washington Park Zoo history‑tour major event license agreement passed unanimously as recorded in the meeting audio.
Why it matters: The event uses park facilities in the off season and provides a fundraising and education opportunity for the historical and zoo societies; the license sets terms and the event date for staff and organizers.
