Indianapolis Zoo Coupons

The Indianapolis Zoo in Indianapolis, Indiana is an amazing zoological park that opened in 1964, but has only been in its current location since 1988. The Zoo sees about a million and a half visitors each year and is located in White River State Park, featuring a total size of 260,000 square meters. The zoo is AZA accredited, as a zoo, aquarium and botanical garden. This is a great place to visit and Indianapolis zoo coupons may be available.

The zoo is very famous for their conservation efforts and research, having been the first to accomplish the artificial insemination of an African Elephant. Every two years, the Indianapolis Zoo, presents a conversation award called the Indianapolis Prize, which includes the Lilly Medal and a $100,000 cash prize.

When you use your Indianapolis zoo coupons you can visit the Biomes. The zoo is divided up into biomes, of which there are five. Biomes are areas that have similar climate, animals and plant life. One of these is the Temperate and Tropical Forests biome, which features the Amur tiger, small clawed otters that come from Asia and Red pandas, as well as the Bald Eagle. The Oceans biome features the largest Dogshark in the United States as well as penguins, seahorses and more.

The Marine Animals biome features the sea lion and Polar bear exhibits and also includes harbor and grey seals, and a young Walrus. Also, the zoo features bottlenose dolphins from the Atlantic Ocean. The Deserts biome was opened in 2006 and features a meerkat exhibit, many reptiles and birds, and a desert area for tortoises and lizards.

The Plains Biome features a design that makes it very similar to Africa which includes kudu and zebras, as well as the White Rhino, Giraffes and African Elephants. Ostriches, vultures and some other types of birds can be seen in this biome, and exhibits that feature lions, wild dogs, baboons and a cheetah that has five specimens.

The zoo also includes an Encounters Biome which allows visitors to the zoo to interact with the animals that are housed their, as well as an opportunity to learn about the plant life. Zookeepers can mix in with zoo guest and allow them to get up close and personal with lizards, snakes, spiders and roaches, as well as rabbits, horses and donkeys.

May through September, the zoo is open from 9am to 5pm Monday through Thursday with hours that are extended until 7pm on the weekends on on holidays. Some days, in July and August the zoo is open until 7pm. September through October the zoo is open until 4pm and until 5pm on the weekends. November and December the gates also close at 4 on the weekends.

Members of the zoo always get in free, but non-member adults are $14.50. Seniors and children get in for $9.50, with kids one year old and younger getting in free. The first Tuesday of every month in the summer hours the zoo offers a discount, where everyone can get in for just $7. Parking is also premium costing $6 for regular vehicles.

Indianapolis zoo coupons are often available. You can check the zoo's official website for information on these zoo coupons, and often the zoo will partner up with local businesses or with newspapers in the area, or coupon book providers in order to provide additional discount. Check their website for group rates and year-round discounts.