Indianapolis Zoo Visit Essentials

1200 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46222
317-630-2001
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Visa, Mastercard and Discover accepted for admission and parking.

Community Tuesdays presented by Community Health Network: First Tuesday of the month, March-October, Admission for everyone is $8.00.

Zoo Map
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Driving Directions
The Indianapolis Zoo is located approximately one mile west of the center of downtown.
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Stroller & Wheelchair Rental
Stroller - $6.75 single, $9.75 double
Wheelchair - $6
Electric cart - $25
(Available on first come, first serve basis.)

Zoo Dining Options
Café on the Commons is open year round. Additional locations are seasonal.

Rides
White River Junction Train and Endangered Species Carousel are open year round, weather permitting. Kōmbo Roller Coaster presented by Outback Steakhouse is seasonal. Single ticket $2.50, eight-ticket package $15.00, and 14-ticket package $25.00. Members receive $1.00 off ticket packages.

The Indianapolis Zoo is a smoke free environment.

No pets are allowed on Zoo grounds; service dogs excepted.

Things You Don't Want to Miss

•   Daily Dolphin Shows (10:30 am & 2:30 pm).
•   Sea lions and seals in the Entry Plaza.
•   Nation’s largest shark touch pool inside Oceans.
•   Tigers and young brown bear in Forests.
•   Meerkats inside Deserts.
•   Baby elephant in Plains.
•   Orchids inside White River Gardens.

Reserve Ahead

Hotel Packages
We partner with several of the area’s best hotels to offer great overnight packages that include Zoo tickets. Find hotel partners.

Plan Ahead
Special Zoo Experiences that take you way beyond a regular Zoo visit:

•   Dolphin In-Water Adventure
•   Junior Dolphin Trainer
•   Animal Art Adventure
•   Adventure Tours (summer only)