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Indianapolis Zoo
Indianapolis Zoo
1200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46222 | view on map
317-630-2001
info@indyzoo.com
www.indyzoo.com
1200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46222 | view on map
317-630-2001
info@indyzoo.com
www.indyzoo.com
The Indianapolis Zoo (one of the nation's Top 10, according to TripAdvisor) includes over 350 different animal species on its nearly 70 acres.
The zoo's Oceans exhibit features the world's largest shark touch tank; while the Dolphin Adventure offers the world's first totally submerged dolphin viewing experience (and, if you pre-register, an opportunity to climb into the tank).
The Indianapolis Zoo complex also includes the 3.3-acre White River Gardens, which features hundreds of plant varieties; which, when you think about it, is just a zoo with more chlorophyll.
In addition to exhibiting and breeding animals, the Indianapolis Zoo contributes to zoology by awarding an annual cash award of $100,000 to individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to conservation efforts. Known as the Indianapolis Prize, it is the world's leading award for animal conservation.
Hours and Costs
May 28-Sept. 6: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. and holidays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. White River Gardens closes at 5:30 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. and 6 p.m., Fri.-Sun. The Zoo is open until 8:30 p.m. with animals out until 7 p.m. during Animals and All That Jazz. Sept. 7-Oct. 31: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Zoo is open until 7 p.m. during Halloween ZooBoo. Nov. 1-Dec. 2: Daily, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3-30: Daily, 12-9 p.m.
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Upcoming Events
Butterflies presented by Citizens Energy Group
03/20/2010 to 09/07/2010
Hispanic Heritage Fiesta
09/19/2010
Meet A Hero, Be A Hero Day
09/25/2010
Art in the Garden
09/25/2010 to 11/14/2010
Asian Impressions
09/25/2010 to 11/14/2010
Woods Science Lecture Series: Iain Douglas Hamilton
09/27/2010
Halloween ZooBoo presented by AT&T Real Yellow Pages
10/15/2010 to 10/30/2010
Christmas at the Zoo
12/03/2010 to 12/30/2010
Tropical Adventure at White River Gardens
01/15/2011 to 03/13/2011
Opening of Warthogs and Bats Exhibits
03/19/2011
Butterflies at White River Gardens
03/19/2011 to 09/06/2011
Elegant Vintages 13th Annual International Wine Auction Benefiting the Indianapolis Zoo
03/19/2011
Naturally Inspired Paint Out
04/30/2011
Zoopolis 500: Presented by American Dairy Association
05/25/2011
Tiger presented by Citizens Energy Group
05/28/2011
Indianapolis Power and Light Company presents Zoobilation 2011
06/10/2011
African Lion Awareness Weekend presented by Harris Bank
06/18/2011 to 06/19/2011
Golfari
07/13/2011
Animals and All That Jazz
07/14/2011 to 08/18/2011
Naturally Inspired Paint Out Reception and Silent Auction
08/25/2011
Hispanic Heritage Fiesta 2011
09/18/2011
Art in the Garden
09/24/2011 to 11/13/2011
Halloween ZooBoo
10/20/2011 to 10/30/2011
Christmas at the Zoo
11/25/2011 to 12/30/2011
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