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Park board approves 2026 zoo fees; staff to study credit-card and parking options
Summary
The board approved 2026 Washington Park Zoo fees Oct. 15, and staff discussed options to handle credit-card fees, a proposed parking validation program and small program changes to boost revenue.
The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Board voted Oct. 15 to adopt the proposed 2026 fee schedule for the Washington Park Zoo and heard staff explain program changes and operational issues, including credit-card processing, parking validation and a corrected resident age category.
Why it matters: Zoo admission and parking fees affect accessibility and revenue for Washington Park Zoo operations and programming.
Board action and staff overview The board approved the zoo's 2026 fees by motion and voice vote. Staff said the department added and removed some programs to increase accessibility and extend the season; examples include new…
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