Indianapolis Zoo

The Indianapolis Zoo is a combined with another exhibit White River Gardens which is a botanical garden with free flying butterflies. The exhibit was very interesting and some of the butterflies were quite beautiful. The flowers and the butterflies made for an interesting experience.

The exhibits at the zoo were quite interesting. The Seahorse exhibit was part of the building that displayed aquatic animals. This facility was very well laid out and informative. Most of the exhibits afford the visitor the opportunity to view the area from many vantage points. Some of the vantage points were at varying levels from ground level to overhead which allowed the animals to be close to the visitors and still maintain a safe environment. The zoo has made an effort to use corporate sponsorship in creating an environment appealing to the zoo visitor. Maybe a little too much corporate interest. A new exhibit will be opening Memorial Day weekend. The Underwater Dolphin Dome exhibit is the only one of its kind in the world. The 2 million gallon exhibit will afford the visitor the unique experience of walking through a tube where they are surrounded by water and Dolphins. Considering the zoo’s location in the Midwest, Indianapolis’s zoo should be an option you consider when looking for a unique experience within a days drive.