Washington Park Zoo Observation Tower — Attraction in Michigan City

This was a nice little zoo. Our family enjoyed it. It doesn't have larger animals like elephants, hippos, rhinos, or giraffes, but it does have a nice variety of animals. Our early-teenage kids enjoyed it. The observation tower was really cool. It was a little warm when we went, but most of the animals were out so there was enough to see. The cost of the zoo is extremely reasonable at $10 per person. You do pay $25 to park, but that gets you access to everything around the zoo. This would be a great activity to partner with a day at the beach or the park. We had...

The Washington Park Zoo Observation Tower is a highlight of our annual zoo visit every year. The stairways are wider at the bottom (allowing bi-directional traffic to some degree) and many landings and floors / levels offer a chance to take a breath of needed. The final climb to the top is on a narrow, circular staircase that only allows for traffic in one direction at a time.

Safety bars cover the windows and prevent falls, the view across Michigan City, Indiana makes it well worth the climb. Be sure to take your family and make it part...

Cool spot that provides panoramic views of Michigan City and the Lake. The winding staircase is Definitely ideal for the...