Potawatomi Zoo, South Bend

Name: Potawatomi Zoo
Address: 500 S Greenlawn Ave, South Bend, 46615-1341, United States
Telephone: +1 574-235-9500

#18 among attractions in South Bend

Park, Outdoor activities, Zoo

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The Potawatomi Zoo is a 23-acre zoological park located in South Bend, Indiana, United States. The Zoo is nestled in Potawatomi Park between the St. Joseph River and the Grand Trunk railroad in the east side neighborhood of River Park. Founded in 1921, it is Indiana's oldest Zoo. It features over 400 animals and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The zoo has over 200,000 visitors each year. ()

Opened: 1921 (103 years ago)Animals: 400Elevation: 709 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°40'9"N, 86°13'4"W

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500 S Greenlawn AveRiver ParkSouth Bend 46615-1341 United States

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+1 574-235-9500

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Potawatomi Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Matthew Cathedral, Marine Corps League, Potawatomi Park, Studebaker Golf Course.

1.3 miSW
Church
St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend
33 min walk • St. Matthew Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Along with Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne, it is the seat of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.
0.9 miW
41°40'14"N • 86°14'9"W
Marine Corps League, South Bend
24 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
~550 ftS
Park
Potawatomi Park, South Bend
3 min walk • The Potawatomi Conservatories is a set of three indoor conservatories and botanical gardens in South Bend, Indiana, in the United States: The Ella Morris Conservatory; the Muessel-Ellison Botanical Conservatory, and the Muessel-Ellison Desert Dome.
1.6 miSW
41°39'15"N • 86°14'25"W
Studebaker Golf Course, South Bend
40 min walk • Golf
0.5 miNW
Tudor Revival architecture
James A. Judie House, South Bend
13 min walk • The James A. Judie House, also known as the Judie-Olmsted House, is a historic home located at South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was designed by Austin & Shambleau and was built in 1930. It is a 2+1⁄2-story, Tudor Revival style brick dwelling with half-timbering and limestone trim. It has a slate hipped roof.
1.2 miNW
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Colonial revival architecture
East Washington Street Historic District, South Bend
31 min walk • East Washington Street Historic District is a national historic district located at South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. It encompasses 71 contributing buildings and 1 contributing structure in a predominantly residential section of South Bend.
0.7 miE
Neighbourhood, Neoclassical architecture
Colonial Gardens Commercial Historic District, South Bend
18 min walk • Colonial Gardens Commercial Historic District is a national historic district located at South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. It encompasses four contributing buildings on a commercial strip in South Bend. It developed between about 1925 and 1947, and includes notable examples of Classical Revival style architecture.
0.4 miS
Universities and schools
Indiana University South Bend, South Bend
11 min walk • Indiana University South Bend is a public university in South Bend, Indiana. It is the third largest and northernmost campus of Indiana University.

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Which popular attractions are close to Potawatomi Zoo?

Nearby attractions include Potawatomi Park, South Bend (3 min walk), Indiana University South Bend, South Bend (11 min walk), James A. Judie House, South Bend (13 min walk), Colonial Gardens Commercial Historic District, South Bend (18 min walk).