Things To Do

Upcoming Events

Naturally Inspired Art Show presented by The Great Frame Up of Indianapolis
June 1-Aug. 28 — See the beautiful works created by 15 juried artists as well as some artistically inclined animals. The exhibit is on display in the Schaefer Rotunda at White River Gardens. Artworks will be auctioned off on Aug. 29 to benefit the Zoo.

Butterfly Kaleidoscope presented by Citizens Energy Group
Open through Sept. 3 — The butterflies are back! The Hilbert Conservatory has been transformed into a tropical paradise to bring you butterflies in a way that you've never experienced before! Runs through Labor Day.

Shows, Chats and Animal Feeding

Tiger Training Demonstration — 10am & 1pm daily in Forests
NEW! Flamingo Walk — 10am daily on the path around Westside Cafe
Dolphin Adventure Show — 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm & 4:30pm daily at Marsh Dolphin Theater.
Penguin Feeding Demonstration— 10:30am & 1pm daily in Oceans.
Cheetah Chat — 11am Fri-Sun in Cheetah Chat area.
JUMP! The Ultimate Dog Show — 11am, 1:30pm & 3:30pm daily & 5:30pm Fri-Sun in Dean's Arena.
Kangal Guardian Dog Chat — noon, 2pm & 3pm daily in Cheetah Chat area.
NEW! Parrot Chat — daily in Encounters
Baboon Chat — 2pm daily in Plains.

Rides and Attractions

Shark Touch Pool — Open daily in Oceans.
Family Fitness Park presented by Community Health Network — Open daily, weather permitting.
Tots Treehouse and Play Area— Open daily, weather permitting.
Kroger Splash Park— Open when temps reach 70°.
Feed a Budgie or a Lorikeet* — 10am-3:30pm daily in Encounters.
Feed a Giraffe presented by Meijer*— 11am & 1pm daily in Plains.
Race a Cheetah— Open daily, weather permitting.
White River Junction Train* presented by Marathon — Open daily, weather permitting.
Carousel* — Open daily, weather permitting.
Kōmbo Roller Coaster* presented by Outback Steakhouse — Open daily, weather permitting.
4-D Theater* presented by Yellow Pages — Open daily, featuring Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs the 4-D Experience.
Junior Dolphin Trainer presented by Dippin' Dots — $10, offered during daily Dolphin Adventure Shows.

* Tickets required (4-D Theater requires two tickets per guest). Purchase tickets at ticket booth.

All activities are animal and weather dependent.