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Frequently
Asked Questions
Are the Zoo and
Gardens accessible for persons with disabilities?
Both
the Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens are wheelchair
accessible. Look for ramps inside the Zoo grounds by the
overlook at the Plains yard, for giraffe feeding, and leading
into the Dolphin Pavilion. At the Gardens, look for the
ramp into the Schaefer Rotunda entrance, the ramp from the
Rotunda up to the main floor, and the elevator near the steps to
the Hulman Riverhouse that takes visitors up to the mezzanine
level in the Hilbert Conservatory.
Click here for information on wheelchair
rental.
Do you rent umbrellas?
We do not, but the
gift shop sells rain ponchos.
The Zoo is all indoors,
right?
We do have some indoor buildings, but the Zoo is primarily an
outdoor venue subject to weather conditions.
Is it going to rain?
What is the weather forecast?
We tell all our guests that if we could control the weather it
would be nice year around. Unfortunately, we can’t control
the weather, so we recommend you check the weather forecast from
the local television, radio and newspaper. In addition,
our web site is linked to a weather service. Just
click here for today’s forecast!
Is the Christmas at the
Zoo holiday show a drive through event?
It is not, but you can take the train ride inside the Zoo to see
some of the lights.
Do you rent golf carts?
No, but we do have wheelchairs
and electric carts available to rent.
Why does the lion sleep
all day?
Well, the lions and the tigers do sleep a lot. Like all
cats, big or small, they rest or sleep up to 16 hours per day!
For best viewing of our big cats, we recommend seeing them in
the morning, especially right after opening time of 9am, and on
cooler days. Just like humans, they really take it easy on
hot days.
Where and what is White
River Gardens?
White River Gardens is a botanic garden
that is part of the Indianapolis Zoo. It is located
adjacent to the Zoo and shares the same entrance and parking
lot. The Gardens features four annual shows in its
Conservatory, and contains over two acres of beautiful outdoor
gardens to both enjoy and inspire gardeners with ideas.
May I send my kids
babysitter/nanny with them to the Zoo, using our family
membership?
Yes, but the babysitter/nanny must purchase a regular admission
price ticket, while the children may use the
Family/Grandparent/Gift Club membership admission.
NOTE: An adult cardholder must accompany all guests.
Otherwise, the non-member adult must pay the regular admission
price.
Is that poison ivy I
see all over Zoo grounds?
No, it’s Virginia Creeper. People sometimes confuse
Virginia creeper with poison ivy. Both have palmate compound
leaves, but Virginia creeper has five leaflets, while
poison ivy has only three. Hence the old
adage: leaflets three, let it be!
May we bring our dog with us to the Zoo?
No, for health and safety reasons for the animals in our
collection, pets are NOT allowed on Zoo grounds. Service
animals accepted.
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