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desert exhibit entrance at Indianapolis Zoo

Deserts Closes

Name: Deserts Closes
Start: 2026-01-03T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-03T17:00:00-05:00

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1200 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 630-2001
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 2-9pm | Friday & Saturday 2-10pm | Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day

The Indianapolis Zoo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Charity Number 35-1074747) that does not receive tax support and is governed by a board of trustees. The Indianapolis Zoo is accredited as a zoo, aquarium and botanical garden. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the American Alliance of Museums and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).