Plan a Visit to the Indianapolis Zoo

Plan Ahead for a Safe & Fun Visit

To help keep everyone safe, we're limiting capacity by requiring all guests and members to reserve timed-entry tickets in advance. Masks are also required in certain areas of the Zoo. Please read our safety guidelines to know what to expect for your visit.

Visitor Guidelines

Regular Zoo Hours

Jan. 2-Feb. 28
9am-4pm Wednesday-Sunday
- Open Jan. 18 for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, weather permitting.
March 1-18

9am-4pm daily
March 19-May 27
9am-4pm Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm Friday-Sunday
- xZOOberance activities 10am-4pm March 25-28; April 1-4, 8-11
May 28-Sept. 6
9am-5pm Monday-Thursday, 9am-7pm Friday-Sunday & holidays
- Closed Friday, June 11, for Zoobilation
- Open until 8:30pm June 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 for Animals & All That Jazz concerts
Sept. 7-Oct. 5

9am-4pm Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm Friday-Sunday
Oct 6-31
9am-4pm Monday-Tuesday, 9am-7pm Wednesday-Thursday & Sunday, 9am-9pm Friday-Saturday
- ZooBoo activities run 2pm-close Wednesday-Sunday
Nov. 1-19

9am-4pm daily
Nov. 20-Dec. 30
noon-9pm Sunday-Thursday, noon-10pm Friday-Saturday
- Christmas at the Zoo activities run 5pm-close daily
- Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Day, New Year’s Eve & Day

Visit the Indianaplis Zoo

Run with cheetahs on the African plains, or swim with dolphins in deep blue oceans. Wherever your adventure may take you, the Indianapolis Zoo will be your guide.

Located along the scenic riverbanks in White River State Park, the Zoo is conveniently located near beautiful downtown Indianapolis with easy access to walking and biking trails into the city. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the American Alliance of Museums.

Zoo Map