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Indianapolis Zoo

1200 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222
317 630-2001
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Ranked #21 of 70 attractions in Indianapolis
Type: Zoos
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Leisure education
Traveler Description: The Indianapolis Zoo dares you to touch a shark or plunge even deeper into the animal world with a one-of-a-kind Dolphin pavilion. The shark touch... more »
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Casper, Wyoming
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18 reviews 18 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

This is a nice zoo. I was impressed with the cleanliness. There was a nice variety of animals. Don't miss the gardens as they are spectacular! A very nice place to relax. The bird and butterfly buildings are also very nice!

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Indy
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

I love the Indianapolis Zoo. We go to zoos in every city we visit that has one, and enjoy our own here in Indy as much as any of them.

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See 3 more reviews by AliceIndy for Indianapolis
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW via mobile

This was my first trip to a zoo in years, we went during the NCAA tournament so it might have been busy for that time of the year.The zoo had plenty to offer us even in what I guess is the off season for a zoo in the Midwest. They were adding a addition which was under construction which I'm... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 attraction reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Great place for children or adults. We love the animals and all the activities offered for families.

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Roanoke, Indiana
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39 reviews 39 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

I've heard many people state that this zoo isn't anything special but I absolutely disagree. The aquatic animal section is by far the best part of it, especially the dolphin show. Very good experience for kids as well and the crowds are usually fairly small which is a plus.

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Bloomington, IN
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Went with my fiance and friend last weekend and had a great time! One of the most interactive zoos I've visited; you can touch a shark! We had a lot of fun walking around and looking at all the animals. The admission prices are $2 cheaper online so I highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance. If you want to feed... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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21 reviews 21 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

the Indy zoo is a fun place not just for kids but for all ages. The shark building lets the kids actually touch some swimming sharks while they are learning about them , very educational and fun, next you see polar bears playing in a good environment, then you can walk underneath the dolphin tank very neat , if you... More

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New Palestine, Indiana
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

We always take the grand children.It is one of the best zoos we have seen. They keep up dating so much to see.

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Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Spent four hours at the Indianapolis Zoo last weekend. It was our first trip and what a great zoo. Our of all the zoos my wife and I have gone to, this one has many areas where you can photograph animals without fences in the background. Very natural. There are also areas where you are above the animals and can... More

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See 2 more reviews by Delmar M for Indianapolis
portsmouth england
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We went to the zoo and managed to enjoy it even though it was pouring with rain, the animals are well looked after and the zoo has a good conservation program. We really enjoyed the Dolphin show and all of the area was clean and well managed. They have a number of rescued animals there. There is a small railway... More

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