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Indianapolis Zoo


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 48 attractions in Indianapolis
Traveler Description:
Home to over 2,000 animals and Indiana's largest aquarium, this 64-acre zoo has lions, elephants and other wild animals roaming through natural...... more » Home to over 2,000 animals and Indiana's largest aquarium, this 64-acre zoo has lions, elephants and other wild animals roaming through natural settings. A special petting area allows children to touch, but not feed, the tamer animals. There's also the world's largest enclosed dolphin show and a roller-coaster for all ages to enjoy. « less
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Attraction type: Zoo
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Leisure education
Address: 1200 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46222
Tel: 317 630-2001

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4 of 5 stars
jaywalker17 21 contributions
Green Bay, WI
May 10, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

As a frequent vistor to Walt Disney World we always find ourselves comparing attractions to Disney. The Indy Zoo has done a great job of theming its areas. The desert feels and looks like a desert. The savannah scrub near the roller coaster also adds to the feeling of the place. and so on. The animal exhibits themselves were well... more

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2 of 5 stars
HonkHonk 60 contributions
Indianapolis
Jan 20, 2009
1/3 found this review helpful

There would be two sources for that sound: 1) the money coming out of your wallet from the moment you pull into the parking lot and 2) the zoo itself. And oh by the way, you'll be out of there in an hour even if you look over every square inch. more

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4 of 5 stars
dmacnmi 169 contributions
Oakland County, Michigan
Dec 7, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We didn't go for the animals, we went for the holiday light display. It was cold, but we bundled up and made the most of our time at the zoo. We enjoyed the Christmas light displays and the little train ride that took us around the zoo. It was a nice festive evening. more

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3 of 5 stars
jpete02 114 contributions
Lansing, Michigan
Oct 13, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We visited the Indianapolis Zoo on a warm weekend in October. The zoo is located just outside of downtown Indy as part of a large state park (White River State Park) complex that includes a Native American musuem, botanical conservatory, river walk, and a NCAA museum. As the zoo reminds you several times, this zoo is privately owned. I'm not... more

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3 of 5 stars
jennyjen201 1 contribution
northwest Indiana
Oct 6, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The train ride was the worst we had ever experienced.they take you along the street, by a fence, behind some buildings, and show you their trash dumpsters. we did get to see a glimpse of the giraffes about 30 seconds before exiting the ride. my three year old enjoyed it only because it was moving. it lasted about five minutes,... more

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5 of 5 stars
dvbrandon 1 contribution
Indianapolis
Sep 18, 2008

It is interesting to read the other reviews of the Indianapolis Zoo. When you go to this zoo, you are definitely seeing animals that are well fed, well cared for, and mentally stimulated. I have watched numerous feedings, enrichments, and interaction that the zoo employees do on a regular basis. The exhibit sizes are correct and dead on to what... more

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5 of 5 stars
jmariegobucks 51 contributions
Lebanon, IN
Aug 27, 2008

We woke up to a beautiful day and decided that we'd go to the zoo. This was our first trip to the zoo in years, and I was looking forwards to seeing the koalas (on loan for the summer of '08.) It was $5 to park, and $13.50 for each of us to get into the park. Children are $8.50.... more

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5 of 5 stars
wellermdfan 66 contributions
Maryland
Jul 24, 2008

One of the best zoos I've been to! It was super hot - we ended up with sunburn. Everywhere we go, we make it a point to go to the local zoo and this was in our top 5. Because of the heat, we expected most of the animals to be inside, hiding or sleeping but not so - every... more

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5 of 5 stars
glendacc 19 contributions
Lafayette, Indiana
Jul 19, 2008

The BF and I did the Adventure Tour, a new opportunity to go behind the scenes of the zoo and experience things you don't normally get to see, do, or touch when you visit the zoo. I was excited about the idea of the tour, but also a little nervous. It's $45/person (and doesn't include zoo admission or parking if... more

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5 of 5 stars
taulbmi 4 contributions
Dayton, OH
Jul 7, 2008

This is a nice zoo and is easy to get around. The layout of the zoo makes seeing everything easy. The dolphin show and feeding the giraffes are a must. They have a nice splash zone for kids on those hot days. more

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Indianapolis Zoo Address

1200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46222
Tel: 317 630-2001