Indianapolis Zoo

Exotic animals and lush gardens

From dolphins to orangutans and elephants to macaws, you can experience five core biomes of the world at one of the leading players in global animal conservation. The Zoo now incorporates the White River Gardens and the tropical conservatory. The Zoo is located on the river in White River State Park.

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Featured Events

Exclusive Hours in Santa’s Village

December 5 @ 4:00 pm

Christmas at the Zoo

December 5 @ 5:00 pm

Breakfast with Santa

December 6 @ 10:00 am

Exclusive Hours in Santa’s Village

December 6 @ 4:00 pm

Christmas at the Zoo

December 6 @ 5:00 pm

Exclusive Hours in Santa’s Village

December 7 @ 4:00 pm

Christmas at the Zoo

December 7 @ 5:00 pm

Exclusive Hours in Santa’s Village

December 8 @ 4:00 pm

Christmas at the Zoo

December 8 @ 5:00 pm

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If you have a question or concern—or just want to know more about how you can help achieve the community’s vision for the White River—we want to know!

Note that for the fastest response, if you have a question about an individual park, partner organization, event, or river destination, use the links above to connect to their websites for more information.