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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 a 3.3-acre garden, 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.
Parking costs $6.
Jan.-Feb.: Wed.-Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Mar. 1-29: daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Mar. 30-May 24: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
May 25-Sept. 3: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. and holidays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sept. 4-Oct. 31: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Nov. 1-21: Wed.-Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nov. 23-Dec. 30: Weds.-Sun., noon-9 p.m.
Closed on June 8 for Zoobilation, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Day, New Year's Eve and Day.
Dec. 24-30: noon-9 p.m. Closed Christmas Eve and Day and New Year's Eve and Day.
Sneak Peek: Flights of Fancy at the Indianapolis Zoo
Friday, May 25, 2012
Beauty and the Beast: New Exhibits at the Indianapolis Zoo
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Butterfly Kaleidoscope
05/20/2013 to 09/03/2013
Zoopolis 500: Presented by American Dairy Association
05/22/2013
Naturally Inspired Paint Out Exhibit
06/01/2013 to 08/28/2013
Zoobilation 2013: Safari in the City
06/14/2013
Zoolapalooza Concert Series
06/21/2013 to 07/19/2013
Animals and All That Jazz Concert Series
07/11/2013 to 08/15/2013
Golfari
07/29/2013
Naturally Inspired Paint Out Artists Reception and Silent Auction
08/29/2013
Hispanic Heritage Fiesta 2013
09/15/2013
Halloween ZooBoo presented by Indianapolis Honda Dealers
10/11/2013 to 10/27/2013
Power Recycling Weekend
11/02/2013 to 11/03/2013
Christmas at the Zoo
11/29/2013 to 12/30/2013
10% off admission to the Indianapolis Zoo
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