Helmeted guinea fowl get their name from the bony “helmet� on top of their head. Native to Africa, you can find these birds in Plains.
Both males and females have casques, though they may be larger in males.
Migratory monarchs increasingly face pressure from climate change, habitat loss, pesticides and herbicides. Such threats are pushing these butterflies towards extinction.
Without these host plants, monarchs have nowhere to lay their eggs and nothing to
Special amenities at the Indianapolis Zoo are here to make your experience great. Stroller rental, emergency services, lactation suite, and more.
Should you have an emergency while on Zoo grounds, please go to the Entry Plaza,
On the Elephant Care Adventure you will go behind the scenes and explore the elephant barn, learn about the herd, meet one of the elephants.
Elephant Care Adventure FAQs How old do I have to be?
LEARN MORE "/> Date Night at the Zoo Have your next date night at Christmas at
The Chimpanzee Complex at the Indianapolis Zoo opens Memorial Day Weekend. See chimpanzees in action up close.
A one-of-a-kind experience to watch chimpanzees be…chimpanzees Chimpanzees have
When humans and animals share resources, it can lead to problems. That’s the case with African penguins, which are Critically Endangered. However, a new legal settlement could help reverse their race toward extinction.
That’s why seabird scientists have spent more than a decade fighting for fishing
LEARN MORE "/> Weird and Wonderful What these creatures have in common is that
Lionfish are stealthy nocturnal predators who can camouflage themselves. See their wildly striped bodies in the Oceans exhibit.
They have been introduced to some new habitats such as the Gulf and the Caribbean
The Porcupine digs up roots and tubes in the ground for food. They are mostly nocturnal. See our porcupines in Plains at the Indy Zoo.
roots and bulbs IUCN Red List Status Least Concern Conservation Cape porcupines have
