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Featured Amigo:
Flamingo
 The
flamingos are moving! But don’t worry, they’re not going
far. You’ll soon have the opportunity to see these tall,
pink-plumed birds in their new exhibit. After living near
the ring-tailed lemurs for many years, this quarter’s
Indianapolis Zoo Animal Amigo will join many other colorful
residents at the newly renovated Encounters Biome. The
flamingos will have a featured spot at Flights of Fancy: A
Brilliance of Birds, presented by Citizens Energy Group,
which opens Memorial Day weekend.
It won’t be hard to spot these bright,
beautiful birds, with their long necks and legs that make
them the tallest species on display in the new exhibit.
Their unique reddish-pink feathers, which get their vivid
color through a diet of shrimp and other shellfish, help
them stand out against the lush, tropical foliage.
Not only are the flamingos featured as
the Animal Amigo, they’ll also be in the spotlight each day
during the “flamingo walk.” As you watch these majestic
creatures strut through their new surroundings, you might
notice a flamingo dunk its head into the water. That’s the
sign its snack time! They plunge into the water or mud and
suck it through their beaks to filter out all the things
they like to eat.
You’ll see two vibrant varieties of
flamingo on display at the Zoo. Our flock includes both
American and Chilean flamingos, and just like in the wild,
our birds are extremely social. They come together in large,
colorful groups, which make for some great photo
opportunities!
Though flamingos are not yet
endangered, they are vulnerable to extinction as their
native habitats are shrinking through increased human
activity.
This Featured Amigo can be yours for a $50 minimum donation
and comes with the following benefits:
• Limited Edition flamingo plush
• Certificate of Thanks
• Flamingo photo
• Flamingo Limited Edition Amigo Trading Card
• Recognition on our Animal Amigo donor board and in the
Indianapolis Zoo Annual Report
Questions? Contact (317) 630-2049 or
amigo@indyzoo.com
for more information.
Flamingo photo credit: Gary Cochard
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