The Zoo is closed Sat., Dec. 13 due to inclement weather.

Conservation

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World Bee Day

May 20, 2025
Let’s celebrate World Bee Day by helping conserve Indiana’s native Rusty Patch Bumble bee.

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City Nature Challenge

April 22, 2025
You can help contribute to community science with the City Nature Challenge.

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Zoo Gift Giving Ideas

November 29, 2024
Here’s some zoo gift giving ideas to help you support conservation while creating memorable moments for a loved one.

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Indianapolis Zoo Presented Edward H. Bean Award

November 6, 2024
The Indianapolis Zoo has been recognized by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) with the new Edward H. Bean Population Sustainability Award for its innovative approach to the sustainability challenges within the African elephant population.

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Ten Great Years of Great Apes

October 10, 2024
A look back on the 10 years of the Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center and how is has become one of the most significant zoo exhibits in the world.

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Indy Just Got Wilder! Chimpanzee Complex Opens Memorial Day Weekend

July 5, 2024
A one-of-a-kind experience to watch chimpanzees be…chimpanzees.

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Rhino Calf Born on Super Bowl Sunday

February 11, 2024
The Indianapolis Zoo Makes History as First-Ever White Rhino Calf is Born.

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Zoo Announces Rhino Pregnancy

January 9, 2024
Southern white rhinoceros Zenzele expecting to welcome Zoo’s first ever rhino calf in February.

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Indianapolis Zoo Announces The Campaign for Our Zoo, Our Community, Our World

December 1, 2022
New Guest Welcome Center Experience, Global Center for Species Survival and International Chimpanzee Complex Headline Campaign.

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Indianapolis Zoo Achieves Accreditation Through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums

October 25, 2021
Zoo is now in its 40th year of continued AZA accreditation.

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