Indianapolis Zoo

As our flight was rescheduled from Monday to Tuesday morning, we had Monday free in Indianapolis. Unfortunately, most of the attractions, including the State Fair, were closed on Mondays, so our options were limited. However, the zoo was open on Mondays, and despite being a pretty rainy day, we had a good time. (The zoo was also not very crowded due to the rain.)Just after entering the zoo was a lovely garden called "White River Gardens" with cute animal statues -- I felt like I was in a Beatrix Potter story. In the garden there were "pop up animal encounters" with zoo employees giving talks about tortoises. We met a tortoise named Chris and a pancake tortoise named Napoleon.Other animals we saw were kangaroos, gibbons, macaques, tigers, giraffes, rhinos, elephants, warthogs, zebras, and more. I really enjoyed the bird exhibit where you could walk through the enclosure and little birds, such as lorikeets and parakeets, would land on you. There was also a show where macaws were flying around in open air.However, the highlight of the zoo was the orangutan exhibit. We were fortunate enough to catch the orangutan education session where the orangutans were being taught how to press buttons on a computer, numbers, sequences, etc. Per the educator, they were not forced to learn these tasks and were only in the program if they showed interest. The orangutans we observed learning were Max, a 7 year old male; Azy, a 45 year old male; and Katy (I didn't get her age, but older than Max, younger than Azy). Max was learning how to press a button on a computer and Azy and Katy were learning numbers and sequences. If the orangutans needed a break or didn't want to continue the lesson, they were allowed to end it and not forced to continue. Poor Katy got frustrated when she made a mistake and needed a break.It was also interesting to see how they moved, based on their ages. Young Max easily swung himself up on the table while Azy needed to use a box as a step. While Katy didn't need a box, she swung up much more slowly than Max.It was very fascinating to watch the orangutans, and for the orangutans alone, I'm giving the zoo an extra star, for a total of four stars.[Yelp collections: Louisville/Indianapolis 2023; Indianapolis, IN 2023; Zoos and Aquariums]

The zoo was zoo-ing when we went this past summer. They had so many activities the whole time we were there and the animals were so active! We love the orangutan exhibit and always feel like we have a good time when we go.They also have a new kangaroo exhibit where you get to walk among them without anything between you and the animals. So fun!It's also CLEAN which is sometimes rare for a zoo.

The zoo is so much fun! Very pricey - if you plan on going more than twice I suggest getting the membership. We always pack a lunch and drinks and bring it in our stroller. The zoo is always clean and it's spread out so you don't feel like you're standing on top of people. Pictures are from Zoo Boo which is fun for kids during Halloween time! Parking costs extra!

We went to the Indianapolis Zoo to see the lights during winter. They apparently have one of the best light shows in the country. The lights were really nice and they had some pretty intricate displays such as the tunnel of lights to get into the hot chocolate and fireplace area. They have a good amount of animals, but due to the cooler temperatures and it being dark outside, you couldn't see much. The orangutan house seemed to be one of the focal points of the zoo and the space was very large. It was nice to see they had so much space. They weren't doing much when we went there, but it was in the evening. The other exhibits were cool such as the reptile house and sea lions. The area by the big cats wasn't lit up very well, so you couldn't see anything even though there were lights in the shape of the animals. There was a merry go round too. It was really small, but seemed in decent condition and it wasn't very expensive. We went on twice because my daughter loves the Merry go rounds. The gift shop was large and had a lot of different things too. Overall, the zoo was pretty nice. I think it might have been a little better going during the day, but the lights were really nice and my daughter had so much fun looking at them.

What a fun place! This zoo isn't very big however there's plenty to see. The weekend we visited happened to be Halloween night. There was a DJ, dancing and many everyone had neat costumes. Super fun! They hand out candies at the end of the day. We had a blast visiting the dolphins, it was a fantastic show. They had Halloween music playing while they performed. I had never experienced the kangaroos in this manner, we were able to walk in their enclosure; was a whole new experience. We were given directions and guidance once in there, was pretty neat. My favorite are the chimpanzees and the orangutans. I could watch them all day, they are so smart and curious. They have an enclosure that goes over the top of the zoo that the chimps are able to go out and people watch or just enjoy the days breeze. The zoo had lots to see, from elephants to insects. Their shop has many cute things for all ages, we purchased a cute sweater with all the animals that represents the zoo. There were many food and drink areas, the lines would move quickly and everyone was very polite. The only thing I would probably complain about is the viewing glass. Some were very dirty inside and out. Either than that this was a fun zoo to explore.

Took the grandkids to the zoo for ZooBoo. Zoo was very very very busy and crowded, which we expected since they had the ZooBoo event. It was awesome to see the animals active since the weather was mild. Grandkids wanted to feed the Kangaroos. $4 per child. I was never so disgusted in my life. $4 for a half dollar piece of lettuce. Yes, only 1 half dollar size piece. I was so disappointed. Like come on, you could give them more than that. Such a joke. I won't let the kids do that again. Dolphin show was awesome. Lines for ZooBoo trick or treating was very long. Kids were very antsy and hated waiting in line so long for a piece of candy. I don't recommend ZooBoo if you have little kids who don't understand waiting in long lines. Food at the zoo was beyond overpriced. Otherwise we enjoyed ourselves and seeing all the animals.

The Indianapolis Zoo has always been a great place to take little ones, however my last couple of times going, have been quite mediocre. I'm not sure why, but on my last visit, a lot of the exhibits were empty. For the price of a ticket, I feel there should be more animals to see. There are some beautiful sites such as the macaw show and dolphin show. There are plenty of food options to choose from, and they include chicken strips, pizza, fries, wraps and more. They also have staff that offer face paintings.

First visit to the zoo after what feels like forever living in Indiana. We went for a team outing and were absolutely blown away by the shows, ambience and overall atmosphere. We enjoyed the meet and greet with the dolphins, the butterflies and saw a variety of wildlife such as tigers, bears, walruses and chimpanzees. While certainly a treat for kids, we as adults totally enjoyed the visit and definitely plan on going back. Paid parking + pricy food is somehow the norm across such public spots

I truly enjoy the Indianapolis zoo! There is so much to do! My favorites are the butterfly's, lions, kangaroos, and flamingos! The zoo has ample parking (for a fee). The zoo is laid back friendly and easy to navigate. The food is actually really good. The face painting is always fun for the kids. We've tried to visit everything in one day but without rushing was too hard to do! There is plenty to do. The sting ray and shark area is also a popular spot since it's interactive. Honestly, we've been several times and really enjoyed our selves. It's a lovely zoo!

I love the Indianapolis zoo! They have so many amazing animals to see. I love all the renovations that they have done, there is a butterfly exhibit and a chimpanzee exhibit that goes through the whole park for them to walk around! You can also get up close with kangaroos and if they're close enough you are able to pet them! There's employees around every corner to teach you about the animals, I could spent a whole day here! You can tell the employees all love their job and the animals are really taken care of. I also really enjoy all the animal feedings that you can experience! On our trip we fed the birds, kangaroos and giraffes! They also have a dolphin and bird show that I really enjoy! P