Indianapolis Zoo Visit Essentials

1200 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46222
317-630-2001
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Download a copy of the 2013 Zoo Map
and Zoo Brochure.

Zoo Hours

Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays in January, February, November and December; June 14 for Zoobilation; Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Zoo Admission
Purchase online and save!

In-Season Tickets valid through Oct. 31.

Community Tuesdays presented by Community Health Network: First Tuesday of the month, March-October, Admission for everyone is $8.00.

Zoo parking $6.00, large vehicle parking $10.00, event parking $9.00
Visa, MasterCard and Discover accepted for admission and parking.

Hours and pricing are subject to change.

General Information

Driving Directions
The Indianapolis Zoo is located approximately one mile west of the center of downtown.
Get directions.

Stroller & Wheelchair Rental
Stroller - $6.75 single, $9.75 double
Wheelchair - $6
Electric cart - $25
(Available on first come, first serve basis.)

Zoo Dining Options
Café on the Commons is open year round. Additional locations are seasonal.

Rides
White River Junction Train presented by Marathon and Endangered Species Carousel are open year round, weather permitting. Kōmbo Roller Coaster presented by Outback Steakhouse is seasonal.
Tickets
Single ticket $2.50, 10 tickets for $20 and ride wristband for $10 (unlimited rides, includes bird feedings, not valid for giraffe feeds). Members receive $1 off ticket packages.
Check here for seasonal availability.

The Indianapolis Zoo is a smoke free environment.

No pets are allowed on Zoo grounds; service dogs excepted.

Reserve Ahead

Hotel Packages
We partner with several of the area’s best hotels to offer great overnight stays that include Zoo tickets. Find hotel partners. We also offer the Family Fun Adventure Package which includes tickets to the Zoo as well as the Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

Plan Ahead
Special Zoo Experiences that take you way beyond a regular Zoo visit:

•   Dolphin In-Water Adventure
•   Junior Dolphin Trainer (can be purchased at front gate)
•   Animal Art Adventure

Things You Don't Want to Miss

•   Daily dolphin shows
•   Sea lions and seals in the Entry Plaza
•   Nation’s largest shark touch pool inside Oceans presented by Citizens Energy Group
•   Tigers and young brown bear in Forests
•   Meerkats inside Deserts
•   Baby elephant in Plains