Wolf Park, Battleground
A popular attraction in Greater Lafayette is Wolf Park in Battle Ground, a unique wildlife park where wolf behavior is observed. Wolf Park is a nonprofit education and research facility that was established in 1972 by Dr. Erich Klinghammer. Along with research and seminars on wolf behavior, particularly reproductive and inter-pack social behavior, Wolf Park provides interpretive programs to school groups throughout the year by prearrangement. The park is open to the general public from May through November and Saturday evenings for Howl Nights. The park is home to several packs of gray wolves, plus foxes, bison and a coyote.
Wolf Park is open May 1 to November 30, from 1pm-5pm every day except Mondays. The park is also open December 1st and 2nd for regular 1pm-5pm programs and Howlnight. Saturday evenings the park opens at 7:30pm for Howl Night programs throughout the year, and Friday nights at 7:30pm May through November 30. Special arrangements can be made in advance for school group tours during the mornings or Mondays for a minimum of $50.00 by contacting the Park via email or calling during regular business hours. (See their website for contact info) Admissions are $5.00 adults (14 years and older), $6.00 on Sunday. Children 6-13 are $3.00 all the time. Members and children 5 and under are admitted free of charge.
Columbian Park Zoo and Tropicanoe Cove, Lafayette
Columbian Park and Zoo is a 63 acre recreational oasis centrally located on Main Street just south of Indiana 26. Historic Columbian Park has been the place to enjoy quality leisure time with family and friends for over a century. Whether you want to cool off at its award winning family aquatic center, Tropicanoe Cove or observe some of the 150 different types of wildlife at one of the oldest zoos in Indiana, you’ll find that Columbian Park offers a vast array of fun attractions for people of all ages.
