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The Indianapolis Zoo is a world-class zoological park located in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. Situated on the White River near Downtown Indianapolis , this beloved institution was founded more than a century ago in 1906 as a zoo and aquarium. It is the only combined zoo and aquarium in the state of Indiana, and it attracts visitors from all over the world to experience its exhibits featuring wildlife from nearly every continent.

The Indy Zoo is accredited by both the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), making it one of only 20 dual-accredited institutions in the world. The Indy Zoo is also part of an innovative collective known as “ZooNation” that includes some of the most respected zoos around the globe.

At the Indy Zoo, guests can explore seven distinct biomes: Deserts, Oceans, Forests, Plains, Primates, Midwest Backyard & Beyond, and Dolphins. As part of their mission to inspire passion for nature and conservation through meaningful experiences with animals and plants, each habitat contains interactive elements designed to engage guests while teaching them about different species and their habitats.

Some popular animal attractions at the Indy Zoo include stingrays at Stingray Touch, otters at Otter Overlook, primates at Primates Passage Walkthrough Exhibit, lemurs at Black-and-White Trail Lemur Exhibit, grizzly bears at Rocky Coast Grizzly Exhibit & Touchstone Climbing Wall Experience. A crowd favorite among families is Edge of African Safari Ride which allows guests to get up close with some of Africa’s native species such as giraffes and zebras on a leisurely ride through their natural habitat. Other notable attractions include dolphin presentations at Dolphin Pavilion, sea lion shows at Sea Lion Arena & Fountain Square Show Pool, aviary birds at Parakeet Landing Aviary Habitat and much more!

In addition to fascinating wildlife encounters for visitors to enjoy year-round; the Indy Zoo also hosts various special events throughout the year such as Halloween Howl Weekends in October featuring trick or treating for kids amid spooky décor; Winter Wonderland Festival complete with outdoor ice-skating rink; Summer Celebration concert series showcasing top national acts; Wine & Stein beer festival every fall; and Holiday Celebration light extravaganza during December which culminates with an astonishing fireworks finale!

Whether you want to learn more about animals around the world or just have some family fun in one of America’s top zoos – there are plenty activities awaiting you here in Indianapolis! From safari adventures to educational programs for children or adults - come experience something truly magical today at The Indianapolis Zoo!