An annual physical exam for a lizard. An x-ray for a kangaroo’s foot. A house call for an elephant with a toothache. Our Zoo veterinarians do it all! Learn how in this NEW behind-the-scenes guided tour of the Polly Horton Hix Animal Medical Center. You’ll see inside the Zoo’s working veterinary clinic and hear stories of how Zoo vet staff care for many different animals every day. You’ll also learn how the medical team at the Indianapolis Zoo works with other experts to improve animal care in zoos and aquariums and save animal species in the wild.
This experience includes views of medical equipment and descriptions of medical procedures and is best suited for guests age 6 and older. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult participant. The building is ADA-accessible. Strollers, food and drink are not permitted.
Cost: $30 adult non-member, $27 adult member, $24 child
Duration: 45 minutes
Time: 10 am daily
Encourage your child to dig deeper into the science of the natural world! Programs include age-appropriate activities, behind-the-scenes Zoo tours and more.
Birds – Aug. 19
Endangered Species – Aug. 26
Spaces are limited, so register now! For registration assistance or questions, please email us at edustaff@indyzoo.com for the fastest response.
Interested in a zoo career? Discover the wide variety of zoo careers and learn what it takes to work at a zoo. Participants will have the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes and talk with Zoo staff.
Jungle Juniors preschool programs are a great way to begin youngsters ages 3-5 years on journey to discover and learn about the world around them. Each program includes hands-on activities, animal artifacts, a Zoo walk, and a story or craft.
These programs are designed for children to work one-on-one together with a parent or caregiver. With every paid child, one adult is admitted free and is required to stay for the program. For registration assistance or questions, please email us at edustaff@indyzoo.com for the fastest response.
These programs are designed for children to work one-on-one together with a parent or caregiver. With every paid child, one adult is admitted free and is required to stay for the program. To ensure that each preschooler has the best experience possible, parents must make alternate childcare arrangements for any siblings who are not signed up for the class.
Preschool 3-4-year-olds
These programs are designed for children to work one-on-one together with a parent or caregiver. With every paid child, one adult is admitted free and is required to stay for the program. To ensure that each preschooler has the best experience possible, parents must make alternate childcare arrangements for any siblings who are not signed up for the class.
Spaces are limited, so register now! For registration assistance or questions, please email us at edustaff@indyzoo.com for the fastest response.
