Meet our new roo-mates! For the first time since 2009, the Indianapolis Zoo will be home to red kangaroos with the opening of Kangaroo Crossing presented by Citizens Energy Group. To celebrate, we are giving you the opportunity to sponsor your very own friend from down under.
Native to the scrublands, grasslands, and desert habitats of Western and Central Australia, red kangaroos are the largest marsupial in the world. Their strong legs work much like rubber bands, allowing them to reach speeds of 35 miles per hour and cover up to 25 feet in a single leap. Red kangaroos live in groups called “mobs,” which can sometimes be as large as 100 members. Baby kangaroos, called “joeys,” climb into their mother’s pouch after birth and stay in there until they are around two months old.
The red kangaroo’s conservation status is considered of least concern, however habitat loss, as well as competition with livestock and invasive species, poses a threat to some populations. Through the Animal Amigo program, you support the care of red kangaroos here at the Zoo and the Indianapolis Zoo’s global conservation efforts.
For a donation of $50 or more, you’ll receive an Animal Amigo package which includes a walrus plush, photo, certificate, trading card and recognition on the Animal Amigo donor board.*
*Animal Amigo donor board is located inside the Oceans building at the Zoo.
For a limited time only, sponsor a Scarlet Macaw for Father's Day for only $50!
The largest land mammal requires a lot of care, and your gift will support our herd of five elephants.
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Stop by the lion chat to watch your support in action as our Zookeepers provide care and training for our pride.
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Support the American alligators and Orinoco crocodiles at the Zoo through the Animal Amigos program.
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Our three impressive cats are ambassadors for their species, helping guests understand the challenges endangered tigers face in the wild.
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Your gift helps guests connect with our pod of 10 energetic dolphins through educational programs like our free Dolphin Presentations.
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Take a trip to our cheetah exhibit and test your speed at the Race-A-Cheetah attraction. Then consider supporting these cats as your Animal Amigo.
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As the only zoo in the country with long-tailed macaques, your gift will help our visitors get to know this unique and playful primate species.
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See our flocks flying through the Zoo during the Magnificent Macaw presentation. Our daily chats are all made possible with help from your gift.
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Guests come face to face with these adorable Desert dwellers during meerkat chats. Your support as an Animal Amigo helps us provide these educational opportunities.
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From our dominant male Azy to our youngest ape Mila, your gift helps each of our unique orangutans at the Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center.
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Our growing young walruses, Aku and Ginger, have big appetites. Your support helps provide all the seafood they need.
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Your donation helps provide our red pandas, Nyima and Sampson, with exceptional care as well as plenty of bamboo, berries and all their favorite treats.
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Help our guests get to know the world’s tallest land mammal. Support our giraffe herd through the Animal Amigo program.
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With your gift to the Animal Amigo program, you’re helping to provide the highest-quality care for our active troop of ring-tailed lemurs.
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Support the penguins at the Zoo through the Animal Amigo program. Watch your support in action during a penguin feed!
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Several of our sloths were rehabilitated at APPC, a wildlife rescue center in Panama. Help sloths here and in the wild as an Animal Amigo.
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As the threats to white rhinos increase in the wild, your support as an Animal Amigo helps us offer opportunities for guests to connect with this endangered species.
Learn MoreAnimal Amigo donations make great gifts! You can purchase one as an individual or as a group. However, please note that only one of each item will be enclosed per Animal Amigos packet.
