Indianapolis Zoo

Located in White River State Park downtown, The Indianapolis Zoo proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2004. Since opening in 1964, the Indianapolis Zoo has grown into a world-class facility hosting a million visitors each year and playing a major... more on Indianapolis Zoo

From the north: Take I-65 south to Exit 114. Go south on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St./West St. to Washington St. Turn west (right) on Washington, then travel west for one mile. Zoo entrance is on the north (right hand) side. From the south: Take I-65 north to I-70 west to Exit 79A (West St.). Go north on Missouri St./West St. to Washington St. Turn west (left) on Washington, then travel west for one mile. Zoo entrance is on the north (right hand) side. From the east: Take I-70 west and exit on West St., then go north to Washington St. Turn west (left) on Washington, then travel west for one mile. Zoo entrance is on the north (right hand) side. From the west: Take I-70 east to Exit 79A (West St.). Go north on Missouri St./West St. to Washington St. Turn west (left) on Washington, then travel west for one mile. Zoo entrance is on the north (right hand) side.

Check the web site which has a detailed schedule of hours and closures.

Visa, MasterCard or Discover cards. (Does not apply to food purchases, except the Cafe on the Commons can now accept Visa and MasterCard.)

Admission : March-October Members FREE Adults $13.50 Seniors (62+) and children 2-12 $8.50 Children 1 and under FREE Community Tuesdays - March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6 $7.00 January-February and November-December NEW! Zoo Admission (includes White River Gardens) Members FREE Adults $8.50 Seniors 62+ and Youth 2-12 $6.50 Children 1 and under FREE Community Tuesdays Not Available Jan, Feb & Dec
Educational Program: Check the site for details on zoo overnights, camps, and project elephant.
Events: Check the site for details on events such as Elephant Awareness week.
Exhibits: Encounters Biome, Deserts Biome, Forests Biome, Plains Biome, and Oceans.