The Zoo is open at 100 percent capacity, including all buildings. Masks are not required at the Zoo, though we recommend that members and guests wear masks in our indoor areas, including restrooms.
Come to the Zoo for super-duper Halloween activities, amazing animals and pumpkins galore! A beloved fall tradition for 40 years, ZooBoo is always a fun family experience for itty-bitty ghouls and goblins, as well as the bigger kids.
The Zoo opens daily at 9am, so come early to visit with your favorite furry friends, then stay late to enjoy activities from 2pm to close on event days. Extended hours on the most popular evenings give guests a chance to enjoy the haunting ambiance of the Zoo after dark, while by day, the colorful autumn foliage provides a perfect backdrop for all the festivities.
Cooler October temperatures also mean more active animals. Combine that with engaging, hands-free activities, spooktacular costumes and trick-or-treating for kids and adults, and you’ve got an unforgettable family tradition. Woo-hoo!
Best of all, ZooBoo is included FREE with your Zoo membership. No reservations required!
Members are an important part of the Zoo family! Your support helps us protect nature and inspire people to care for our world, and we want to say thank you. Join us on our quarterly Membership Appreciation Days to access a bunch of wild offers crafted just for you!
No need to RSVP. Just present your membership card and photo ID to enjoy all the benefits.
Look for more details coming soon about our winter event.
Revered for their unmatched strength and respected for their tenacity, alligators and crocodiles are among the most impressive reptiles on the planet!
Come see these massive animals up close at our new exhibit, Alligators & Crocodiles: The Fight to Survive presented by Central Indiana Honda Dealers.
Included FREE with your Zoo membership, this outdoor habitat highlights two species — the American alligator and the Orinoco crocodile. But how will you tell them apart? The answer is right on the nose! Alligators have a broad, U-shaped snout while crocodiles have a narrow snout shaped like V.
DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP CARDS:
Memberships are active immediately upon purchase.
Please allow 2-3 weeks for your permanent membership card(s) to arrive in the mail.
You will receive a confirmation that contains your digital membership pass. To download your membership card to your smart device, just follow these simple steps:
You will need to present your digital membership card and photo ID at the Front Gate when you arrive for your visit.
LEVERAGE YOUR BENEFITS:
As a member, you have the power to visit the Zoo for an hour, an afternoon or a whole day. Be smarter than the average bear (so to speak):
Catch up with Max and Mila, our adorable young orangutans who are always on the go! Plus, learn about the Zoo's important economic impact for the community. And meet the Zoo's newest arrivals, like male tiger Pavel.
The Keeper's, Curator's and Director's Circle levels – is making a difference for animal conservation through membership support of the Indianapolis Zoo, and you can, too.
Your Indianapolis Zoo Membership helps support wild things and wild places.
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