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It's been a BIG day for birthdays here at the Zoo! We celebrated little Jabari's FIRST birthday today! 🐘 🥳 Our Elephant Keepers held a special party to celebrate the 's big day, complete with banners, paper chains, treats and a cardboard baby elephant. Mom Zahara got to celebrate her son's birthday by destroying all the decor, just like he did on her birthday. 😂
Zoo Babies proudly presented by Primrose Schools
Join us in wish a to Evelyne the chimpanzee who is turning 33 today! 🥳 Our amazing Primate Keepers organized a "spicy themed" party for the - because Evelyne can be a bit spicy sometimes. They made a banner, yummy treats and a special cake. Even Sue got to enjoy the party and help with cleaning up with sugar free whipped cream on the banner.
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Exciting news, we are just weeks away from the spooky return of our beloved event ZooBoo! 🎃
And, there's something NEW brewing for this year's event. Stay tuned for more updates as we count down the days to ZooBoo!
Celebrating your today? We hope it's on point! You share your special day with Spike the white who is turning 36. 🦏 🥳
📢 New Hours Alert! 📢
As summer comes to an end, cooler temps mean our animals are more active. Plus, our new fall hours & chats start today.
New Zoo hours: Monday-Thursday: 9am-4pm, Friday-Sunday: 9am-5pm
See you at the Zoo!
Reminder: the Indianapolis Zoo will be open on Monday, Sept. 2 for . Our hours will be 9am-5pm, with Member hours starting at 8am. We hope you have a fun & safe holiday weekend!
Three cheers for the ! 🎂 Join us in wishing a happy birthday to Zahara the African elephant, who is turning 18 today! 🐘 🥳
To celebrate her special day, our amazing Elephant Keepers organized a birthday party complete with treats, enrichment and a banner. Little Jabari even got to join his mom's celebration. You can see he had a lot of fun destroying the enrichment while mom Zahara was enjoying her treats. 😂❤️
Exciting news! The Indianapolis Zoo has earned Sensory Inclusion Certification through a partnership with KultureCity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating sensory inclusive environments for individuals with sensory sensitivities. This certification marks a significant step in the Zoo’s commitment towards great accessibility and inclusivity for all visitors.
You can learn about our staff training, sensory bags and the Zoo’s new designated sensory zones by visiting our website: bit.ly/3Z7tCAK
Have you experienced the beauty of butterflies at White River Gardens? Time's running out! Our Butterfly Exhibit in the Hilbert Conservatory continues through Sept. 2 & then they will fly off for the season. Join us for this incredible experience and the best part is it's included with regular admission!
Wise words from a great man.
On this , let's take inspiration from Global Wildlife Ambassador Harrison Ford's passion and commitment to conservation. Every effort to protect wildlife makes a difference. 🌱🌎🌳
What's the best way to beat the heat? Go for a swim! 🌊Our animals are keeping cool during these un-bear-able summer temperatures. ☀️
We want to remind you to keep cool and hydrated during your visit to the Zoo this week. We have plenty of indoor exhibits with air conditioning, water bottle refilling stations and concession areas with drinks and frozen treats available for purchase.
Wishing a fin-tastic to everyone who's celebrating!🐬 You share your special day with Maui, who's turning 5 today! 🥳
Need a little to brighten up your Monday? Check out this cute video by Primate Keeper Kelley of little Echo the white-handed gibbon doing and his dad Elliot struggling to get him to sit still. is a struggle across all species. Zoo Babies proudly presented by Primrose Schools.
🎥 by Primate Keeper Kelley
We are excited to introduce you to the newest member of the Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center – Ember! She is a 43-year-old female Bornean orangutan, who comes to us from our colleagues at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium. She shows a lot of confidence & loves to explore her new habitat. With Ember, the Zoo now houses 11 orangutans. In yesterday’s celebration of , our Primate Keepers put together special enrichment items to welcome Ember to the Zoo on her first day into the R.B. Annis Atrium. Today, Ember ventured outside into the West Yard of the orangutan center for the very first time. She explored the whole area and even climbed one of the towers of the Hutan Trail!
– At age 43, Ember is the oldest female orangutan at the Zoo, the only female Bornean (all others are Sumatran and Bornean mixed) orangutan in Indy.
📸 by Primate Keeper Olivia
We join the Indianapolis community in mourning the loss of John Vanausdall, who retired in 2023 after 27 years as President and CEO of the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art. Over his nearly three decades of servant leadership, John transformed the Eiteljorg Museum into a nationally acclaimed museum of Native American art and art of the American West. He will be remembered for his deep respect for Native American culture and people, his deep commitment to preserving and honoring that culture, and for his gentle spirit of kindness that touched everyone he met.
Throw your arms up for National Roller Coaster Day! 🎢 Feed your sense of adventure and climb aboard our Kōmbo Coaster - the only roller coaster in Indy! How many times can you ride our rollercoaster in one day? 5? 10? 15? Now you can find out! With our Explorer Pass, you can enjoy unlimited rides during your visit! Learn more > bit.ly/3yE1URp
Happy World Elephant Day! 🐘
Did you know that the world’s largest land mammals are also talented artists? Join us behind-the-scenes to meet our elephant artists and take home a one-of-a-kind artwork during our Animal Art Adventure. By purchasing this experience, you'll help support the care of the here at the Zoo & conservation efforts across the globe to protect this species from extinction.
Book your experience today by visiting our website: bit.ly/4dGRaQS
We'd be lion if we said we're not excited that today is World Lion Day! 🦁
individual lions can be distinguished by their whisker patterns? The number and alignment of the top row of their whiskers can be used to tell different lions apart. Do you think you can tell which is Zuri & Sukari?
Summer is coming to an end, but the fun doesn't have to. Explore the world of dolphins and make lasting memories with our Dolphin In-Water Adventure. Whether you reserve this experience for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, the Dolphin In-Water Adventure is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet these amazing marine mammals up close. Find out more and register online by visiting our website here: bit.ly/4dioEFs.
BABY NEWS! We’re excited to welcome the newest member of our Plains family. ❤️ Greater kudu Jojo gave birth to an adorable female calf last week, making this little one her 10th calf! The baby doesn’t have a name just yet but is healthy and adjusting well with mom by her side. Zoo babies proudly presented by Primrose Schools.
📸: Keeper Kyle
Do you love listening to podcasts and learning about chimpanzees? Then you should check out the latest episode of Worth Your Time! featuring Kristi Lee and our President & CEO Dr. Rob Shumaker! In this episode, they dive into the world of chimpanzees, exploring their complex social structures, behaviors and the similarities between humans and chimpanzees. Plus, learn about how the Zoo’s Penny & Jock Fortune International Chimpanzee Complex presented by Central Indiana Honda Dealers came to be and the impact it is making on chimpanzee conservation. This podcast is definitely worth your time!
You can listen on:
Apple Podcast: bit.ly/46FyIWO
Spotify: bit.ly/3WQv211
iHeart.com: bit.ly/3SGa965
It’s a big day for a big girl! Join us in wishing a to Kita the reticulated , who is turning 7 today! 🦒🥳
Come meet the Kita and the rest of our herd during our Feed a Giraffe experience presented by Kroger, where you can get up close and admire some of these animals' most unique features!
Check out the daily calendar ➡️ bit.ly/4aWbjAK
Wild adventures await during our upcoming jungle Juniors Preschool Program! Our programs are a great way for your cubs to make new friends and explore the Zoo with classes designed just for them. In these classes they can learn about tigers, chimpanzees, kangaroos, animal babies and more!
You can learn more & register on our website here: bit.ly/3yx5koL
FEAST your eyes on the ! 🥳 Zuri, the African lion turns 18 today. ❤️🦁 To celebrate her special day, our Plains keepers gifted her to some paws-itively delicious meat . 🍗 If you're celebrating a today, don't forget to treat yourself to a delicious meal for your special day.
We’re ending our concert season on a high note! 🎵 Tomorrow evening join us to enjoy the cool sounds of The Kent Hickey Organ 4tet and our delicious menu of carnitas as we celebrate the finale of this year’s Animals & All That Jazz presented by First Farmers Bank & Trust. Music begins at 5:30pm & our animals are out until 7pm.
More info >> bit.ly/3z5obHJ
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Let us hear you ROAR for ! 🐯 Today we highlight how purr-fect this species is and the importance of tiger across the globe.
that Amur tigers are endangered and there are about 500 left of them in the world? Their decline in numbers is caused by poaching, illegal wildlife trafficking & habitat loss due to the growing metal and mineral mining industry. Creating and maintaining mines requires clearcutting the forests where tigers live.
How can we help? By recycling old electronics. The metals and minerals in cell phones, computers, and tablets can be reused in new electronics. When we recycle them, it reduces the pressure mining puts on tiger habitats.
We are spreading our wings for Part 6 in our Day in the Life of a Zookeeper video series! Today we check in with our Birds Team and see how they prepare for one of our daily Magnificent Macaws flight demonstrations! 🦜
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It's been a BIG day for birthdays here at the Zoo! We celebrated little Jabari's FIRST birthday today! 🐘 🥳 Our Elephant Keepers held a special party to celebrate the #birthdayboy's big day, complete with banners, paper chains, treats and a cardboard baby elephant. Mom Zahara got to celebrate her son's birthday by destroying all the decor, just like he did on her birthday. 😂 Zoo Babies proudly presented by Primrose Schools
Join us in wish a #happybirthday to Evelyne the chimpanzee who is turning 33 today! 🥳 Our amazing Primate Keepers organized a "spicy themed" party for the #birthdaygirl - because Evelyne can be a bit spicy sometimes. They made a banner, yummy treats and a special cake. Even Sue got to enjoy the party and help with cleaning up with sugar free whipped cream on the banner. #birthday #birthdaygirl #birthdayparty #birthdaycake Taco Bell #mildsauce #diablosauce #spicy #spicygirl #indyzoo #zoo #animalbirthday #chimpanzee #primate #ape #tacobell
Exciting news, we are just weeks away from the spooky return of our beloved #Halloween event ZooBoo! 🎃 And, there's something NEW brewing for this year's event. Stay tuned for more updates as we count down the days to ZooBoo!
Three cheers for the #birthdaygirl! 🎂 Join us in wishing a happy birthday to Zahara the African elephant, who is turning 18 today! 🐘 🥳 To celebrate her special day, our amazing Elephant Keepers organized a birthday party complete with treats, enrichment and a banner. Little Jabari even got to join his mom's celebration. You can see he had a lot of fun destroying the enrichment while mom Zahara was enjoying her treats. 😂❤️
Need a little #cutenessoverload to brighten up your Monday? Check out this cute video by Primate Keeper Kelley of little Echo the white-handed gibbon doing #zoomies and his dad Elliot struggling to get him to sit still. #parenting is a struggle across all species. Zoo Babies proudly presented by Primrose Schools. 🎥 by Primate Keeper Kelley
Throw your arms up for National Roller Coaster Day! 🎢 Feed your sense of adventure and climb aboard our Kōmbo Coaster - the only roller coaster in Indy! How many times can you ride our rollercoaster in one day? 5? 10? 15? Now you can find out! With our Explorer Pass, you can enjoy unlimited rides during your visit! Learn more > bit.ly/3yE1URp
Happy World Elephant Day! 🐘 Did you know that the world’s largest land mammals are also talented artists? Join us behind-the-scenes to meet our elephant artists and take home a one-of-a-kind artwork during our Animal Art Adventure. By purchasing this experience, you'll help support the care of the #elephants here at the Zoo & conservation efforts across the globe to protect this species from extinction. Book your experience today by visiting our website: bit.ly/4dGRaQS
Looking to plan your WILDEST celebration yet? Plan a whole new adventure for your organization when you have your next group event at the IndianapolisZoo! 🦓 Hang out in a one-of-a-kind event space 🐯 Save over 35% off admission 🦧 Enjoy a private meal for your group 🦏 Plan a private animal encounter 🦩 Save on a roller coaster ride or to feed a kangaroo 🦥 Meet all the animals in the Zoo 🐬 Celebrate an unforgettable Zoo day! Learn more about events at the Zoo: http://bit.ly/3WqAUN4
We are spreading our wings for Part 6 in our Day in the Life of a Zookeeper video series! Today we check in with our Birds Team and see how they prepare for one of our daily Magnificent Macaws flight demonstrations! 🦜#NationalZookeeperWeek #macaw #MacawsofFaceBook #birds #birdsoffacebook #zookeeper #zookeepersoffacebook #zookeeperlife #indyzoo #dayinmylife #dayinthelife #flight #fly
With #NationalZookeeperWeek drawing to a close, we wanted to highlight more meaningful tattoos of our amazing team of zookeepers. Every tattoo represents their passion for wildlife and the special bond they have made with the animals they have cared for. ❤️ #tattoo #zookeeper #animals #animaltattoo #wildlife #indyzoo #tribute #expression #art #zookeeperweek #passion #dedication #specialbond
We have a special edition of Day in the Life of a Zookeeper, today - because we’re taking a step inside the Zoo’s Vet Hospital! 🩺 😷 Hospital Area Manager Pete and Hospital Keeper Natasha gives us an inside look at how they care for the health and well-being of our animals. #NationalZookeeperWeek #veterinarian #animalhospital #health #wellness #indyzoo #zookeeper #zookeeperlife #dayinthelife #dayinmylife #thankyou #doctors
Day in the Life of a Zookeeper Part 4 featuring Keeper Delaney! Today, we take a inside look at how she prepares for our daily Feed a Kangaroo experience with Marri & Monty the kangaroos. 🦘 #NationalZookeeperWeek #zookeeper #zookeeperlife #indyzoo #zoolife #kangaroo #food #feedingtime #diet #care #dayinthelife #dayinmylife #routine #animals
A special look inside a training session from our Kangaroo Team: "Good morning everyone! This morning, we are sharing an inside look at our Kangaroo Keeper Stephanie performing a pouch check with one of our young female kangaroos, Marri. Even though Kangaroo Marri is too young to have a joey of her own at the moment, practicing pouch checks early allow keepers to better monitor her pouch health. In the future when she is older, this training will help us determine if she has a joey of her own or not." Happy #NationalZookeeperWeek!
Ever wonder what a day in the life of an elephant keeper looks like? Keepers Jonathan, Carly and Tory gives us an inside look at their morning routine in Part 3 of our Day in the Life of a Zookeeper video series! 🐘 #nationalzookeeperweek #zookeeper #zookeeperlife #elephant #indyzoo #zoolife #elephantkeeper #enrichment #food #diet #care #dayinthelife #dayinmylife #cleaning
How deep is our keepers’ passion for animals? Skin deep! It’s #NationalZookeeperWeek and we’re highlighting some of the incredible and special tattoos of our animal care teams that represents their love for wildlife and the bond they share with the animals in their care. #tattoo #zookeeper #animals #animaltattoo #wildlife #indyzoo #tribute #expression #art #zookeeperweek #passion #dedication #specialbond
Day in the Life of a Zookeeper Part 2 featuring Primates Keeper Melanie! Today, we learn how our Primate Team prepares fun & engaging enrichment for the orangutans. 🦧 #NationalZookeeperWeek #zookeeper #zookeeperlife #zookeepersoftiktok #indyzoo #zoolife #primate #orangutan #enrichment #food #diet #care #dayinthelife #dayinmylife
We're #zookeepers, of course we love our jobs! 💚 #nationalzookeeperweek #zookeeperlife #zookeeper #indyzoo
A special look inside a training session from our Oceans team: "Hi everyone! We are training our two new spotted moray eels to follow a target. These two are doing so well! We only started training then a few weeks ago and they have come so far! This training provides enrichment and will aid in assessing the animals welfare by getting them out of their hole so we can see their whole body. It is also fun for the guests to see! Target training is just the first step in their training plan. Next they will follow the target into a medical/ isolation pen for safe, voluntary medical exams. Leading them into an isolation pen will also allow the morays to eat in peace away from fish who may want to sample the morays’ food. You can check them out in our Eel Exhibit in the Oceans building!" Happy #nationalzookeeperweek!
A little mother-daughter playtime with African lions Zuri and Sukari on this beautiful Cat-urday! ❤️🦁
Yesterday was World Chimpanzee Day, and our amazing Chimpanzee Keepers put on an ape-tastic celebration for the Zoo's chimpanzee community! In honor of this special day, our keepers decorated the three main areas of the Penny & Jock Fortune International Chimpanzee Complex presented by Central Indiana Honda Dealers with three different themes: 1) Community Hub - Sunny Day Out (Pool/Beach Theme) 2) Chen Family Cognition Station - Summer Olympics 3) Deborah J. Simon Culture Center - General Party theme All complete with banners, streamers, themed enrichment and LOTS of treats. It was the perfect day for the chimpanzees...to be chimpanzees! 🎥 by Assistant Curator of Primates Heather & Chimpanzee Keeper Alexandria
Since opening in 1964, the Indianapolis Zoo has emerged as a world-class facility, and it hosts more than a million visitors annually. Located in White River State Park since 1988, the 64-acre Zoo was the first to be triple accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the American Alliance of Museums as a zoo, an aquarium and a botanic garden. The Zoo is also a global leader in animal conservation and research. Funding from the Indianapolis Zoo also supports the efforts of animal conservation organizations around the globe. At the Zoo, guests can connect with animals and plants within the Zoo’s biomes, or living habitats that closely resemble their native regions of the globe. These five areas — Oceans, Forests, Deserts, Encounters and Plains — are home to more than 1,600 animals of approximately 230 species as well as 31,000 plant specimens that guests can visit year-round. White River Gardens is also part of the Zoo and continues its tradition of connecting animals, plants and people. This beautiful 3.3-acre landmark botanical attraction includes a 5,000 square-foot conservatory and combines the best of gardening ideas, plant information and inspirational design to serve the needs of all visitors.
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