The Indianapolis Zoo has earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), marking 40 years.
Indianapolis Zoo is one of the state’s largest attractions, hosting up to 1.2 million
The Wildebeest (gnu) is a large grazing antelope that live in eastern Africa. Wildebeest can be found in Plains at the Indianapolis Zoo.
of eastern Africa and water dries up, wildebeests migrate in herds of up to one million
Plant & fungi conservation is so important to our world as they are a key source of food, medicine, and environmental purification.
describe thousands of new species every year, and the total number could surpass four million
About the Indianapolis Prize. It is a grant awarded to top conservationists who are saving threatened species around the world.
monetary award given for animal conservation, the Prize has awarded more than $7.5 million
Most of the planet’s oxygen comes from the ocean. So it’s fitting that the United Nations refers to our ocean as the „lungs of the Earth.“
By 2030, an estimated 40 million people are expected to work in ocean-based industries
Snot otter, devil dog and ol’ lasagna sides… these are just some of the names used to refer to hellbenders.
The hellbender has been around for 150 million years.
“I WANT ONE!� When we see a cute or cool animal on TV or in a movie, we often have an instinctive reaction of wanting one in our own homes.
major cause for that is Minecraft – a massively popular video game with over 100 million
Mosses are amazing! Bryophytes soak up water when it rains and slowly release it during dry spells. They also prevent erosion, protect water quality, support wildlife, and act as natural air cleaners.
They likely appeared in the Ordovician period around 450 million years ago.
Extinction threats are a constant battle with humans posing the biggest threat to biodiversity on our planet. Help reverse extinction.
That’s a drop in the ocean when you realize there are an estimated 8.7 million
We are working towards going green at the zoo with our green initiatives. Reducing single use products, reusing rain for irrigation and more.
POWER RECYCLING WEEKENDS Electronics waste is a growing challenge with over 2.5 million
