We have visited many zoos throughout the midwest and throughout the country. The Indianapolis zoo is probably one of the least memorable. There is nothing bad about it and it is a pleasant enough place to spend 5 hours or so. The animals appear well cared for and the zoo is clean. I just don't find it to be particularly... more

The Zoo is walkable from downtown hotels, and is on a beautiful setting (as is the walk through canals to get there). We paid $14 pp (AAA discount) for admission, which includes the adjacent gardens. Being from StLouis where our zoo is free (and the 3rd largest in the USA), this was a big disappointment. The Indy Zoo is very... more

The butterfly and botanical garden were good,but what made this zoo memorable was the dolphin show(included in the price of admission)You could really tell the trainers enjoyed their jobs. The animals looked good and looked like they were well taken care of.They did have several places to eat there,but we didn't eat so I'm not sure of the price. The... more

This zoo was nice in that we were able to see the whole thing in a few hours. I liked their exhibits immensely. Touching sharks was a new exciting experience for our family. I recommend this zoo for families as it was nicely sized for family with young kids, and there was plenty to see. more

The Positives: If you are visiting Indianapolis and want to take the kids to a zoo, this park is a fair choice. In season during the summer, you will find a pretty clean park. One plus about the park is that it does have shade trees which help beat the heat in the summer. It is a small zoo, so... more

This Zoo is one of the best we have been too. Although smaller then some, it had all the amenities of larger Zoos and is sized for a 1/2 day trip (which is great for younger kids). Don't miss the Dolphin show. Our daughter was one of the junior dolphin trainers (costs extra) and she loved it! more

Some exhibits were under construction when we visited but there is still a good variation of animals to see. Everything from polar bears, tigers, monkeys and elephants to lemurs, giraffes, penguins and dolphins. The dolphin show was shorter than expected and a little scattered to watch because while there are three dolphins, they are all doing their tricks at once.... more

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

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