Animal Amigos

The white rhinos are a favorite of many Zoo guests. With their large horns and immense size, these mammals are one of the most recognizable species in the world. As mega herbivores, white rhinos consume large amounts of vegetation which helps to shape the African landscape. Due to their selective diet, they only graze certain plant species which allows for other slower growing plants to flourish. This results in greater plant diversity across the African plains and ensures that all herbivores have their desired food choice.

Like all the animals, the white rhinos at the Indianapolis Zoo are ambassadors for their counterparts in the wild. Native to the savannahs of South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Kenya, rhinos are listed as a near-threatened species. Poaching for their horns, which are used in traditional Asian medicines and habitat fragmentation due to human development have severely impacted rhino populations across southern Africa. Through the Animal Amigo program, you support the care of our white rhinos at the Zoo and support the Indianapolis Zoo’s global conservation efforts.

WHAT YOU GET

For a donation of $50 or more, you’ll receive an Animal Amigo package which includes one White Rihno plush, photo, certificate, trading card and recognition on the Animal Amigo donor board.*