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Indianapolis Zoo

1200 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222
317 630-2001
Ranked #17 of 70 attractions in Indianapolis
4.0 of 5 stars 217 Reviews
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 »
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Granger, Indiana
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

It was a good zoo, although not the best, but it well worth it. Kids loves the train beside the animals. The dolphin show is not a big deal (they only have two dolphins) but is fun. More

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Green Bay, WI
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW
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We'd been here a few years back and saw the potential. It's still a nice zoo, but not worth repeating again. We loved the dolphin show, which we missed last trip, but otherwise, it's just a zoo. Nothing overly special. Not thinking we'll visit next time we're in Indy. Noticed a lack of groundskeeping. Lots of weeds growing. Despite the... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Pricey. The best part is the dolphin show. Small grounds. Cincinnati zoo much better and still close. St. Louis zoo is free- and a lot bigger- would love to go there. Wish we had more land for more animals and things to do with them. Still fun place to take the kids on a nice day. More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW
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Wonderful day at the zoo. 2 year old loved it! Especially feeding the giraffe and watching the dolphin show. Clean, not crowded, good food in cafe. All around wonderful day! Will do it agian soon. Can't miss entertainment. More

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Westfield (Indianapolis), Indiana
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
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We visit the zoo a few times each year. Our most recent visit included the new Tiger exhibit--- very cool! More

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South Bend, Indiana, United States
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
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We enjoyed the zoo tremendously . Entry is a little salty if you don't have a corporate or negotiated rate through an Indiana associated employer; but it is worth the money for sure. The animals all seemed comfortable and well kept and the baby elephant was to die for. Try the splash zone in the Dolphin Show... ;) More

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Knightstown
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Too much space with few animals to see. Ft. Wayne Children's Zoo is the best. Helpful and educated staff. Plenty of interaction with animals as well as learning activities for the whole family More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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82 reviews 82 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Not as big as some other "Big City" Zoos, but it has a lot to offer and is worth at least one visit a year. Most kids love the Zoo and my Grandkids were no exception. However, the price for entrance and the price for food was a lot higher than I thought was warranted. The exhibits and shows were... More

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Kokomo, IN
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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This is a decent zoo, but from the price they charge to get in you would think it was world class. Don't get me wrong they have some nice exhibits, and it is a nice family outing on a spring day. I can't imagine the average family would want to pay those prices too often though. Tickets and parking was... More

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Indiana
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

I visited this zoo recently on a fieldtrip with my daughter. The zoo has improved many of its exhibits, which were needed. We were able to get closer to the animals and visibility was greater. The petting zoo part was under construction, which was a bummer. But we will try and get back later this summer when it's complete. More

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