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Walrus Conservation Workshop

February 23, 2026
Indianapolis Zoo hosts Walrus Conservation Consortium Workshop to help ensure quality care and communication across facilities.

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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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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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Two Beautiful Birds Join our Forests Flock

May 24, 2021
Bald eagle Lincoln and golden eagle Stewart arrived recently from the Great Plains Zoo and are now on exhibit together.

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Choose Native Plants For Your Garden

May 18, 2021
Adding native species benefits the biodiversity of surrounding plants and animals.

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A Head Start for Hellbenders

April 10, 2021
Conservation project protects Local endangered salamanders.

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