Traffic alert: Due to ongoing construction projects in the area, the South Parking Lot will be closed from July 14-August 11. Please use the primary lot. Learn more here.

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Visit the Zoo

Construction Updates

The ongoing IndyGo Blue Line project will result in some traffic changes for guests visiting the Zoo this summer.

In addition to continued lane restrictions in both directions of Washington Street, projects from IndyGo and Citizens Energy Group will require the complete closure of the intersection of Washington and Harding Streets during construction. This will close the Indianapolis Zoo’s South Parking Lot from July 14-August 11.

Zoo staff will monitor the capacity of the primary parking lot during this closure (July 14-August 11) and direct traffic accordingly as the lot fills. The right lane of westbound Washington Street will be open to enter the Zoo, and guests coming from the west can access Washington Street from White River Parkway North. Zoo hours will be unaffected.

This construction schedule, while inconvenient for Zoo guests, is necessary to complete the projects. Crews will work to reduce the closure time if possible and return to unrestricted access to the Indianapolis Zoo entrance as soon as possible.

Blue Line Closure Map

DAILY SCHEDULE

Tuesday, 07/08 - 10:00AM
Feed a Budgie or Lorikeet
Location: Flights of Fancy
Tuesday, 07/08 - 3:45PM
Magnificent Macaws
Location: Bicentennial Pavilion
Tuesday, 07/08 - 4:00PM
Feed a Ray
Location: Oceans
Tuesday, 07/08 - 4:30PM
Sea Lion Chat
Location: Oceans
Tuesday, 07/08 - 4:30PM
Magnificent Macaws
Location: Bicentennial Pavilion
Wednesday, 07/09 - 9:15AM
Sea Lion Chat
Location: Oceans
Wednesday, 07/09 - 9:45AM
Flamingo Mingle
Location: Flights of Fancy
Wednesday, 07/09 - 10:00AM
Magnificent Macaws
Location: Bicentennial Pavilion
Wednesday, 07/09 - 10:00AM
Feed a Kangaroo
Location: Kangaroo Crossing
Wednesday, 07/09 - 10:00AM
Chimpanzee Chat
Location: Harlan/Shriver Families Cognition Center

Educational Groups

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CELEBRATION DAYS PRESENTED BY MDwise
Plan your trip and get discounted tickets!

The Indianapolis Zoo is offering guests the opportunity to visit the zoo and save over 50% on admission, with our Celebration Days we are adding to the zoo’s event calendar. Thanks to our partners at MDwise, we will be offering discounted tickets of $15 on the following dates:

  • Earth Day – April 22
  • Juneteenth – June 19
  • Independence Day – July 4
  • Halloween – October 31
  • Wildlife Conservation Day – December 4