Most people assume spring is the best time to find amphibians, but in Indiana, winter offers prime breeding conditions for certain species.
Ella’s Thoughts: I have lived in Indiana my entire life and before this trip, I
Lookdowns are large fish that resemble shiny silver plates that form school near the ocean floor. Find these fish in the Oceans exhibit.
Crustaceans, fish, worms IUCN Red List Status Least Concern Conservation Lookdowns have
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Alligators have amazing adaptations for survival, but they were nearly doomed to
� When we see a cute or cool animal on TV or in a movie, we often have an instinctive
The Indy Zoo welcomed several new red kangaroo babies, late 2023 and early 2024. Stop by Kangaroo Crossing and see them up close.
Female kangaroos have pouches, where a newborn joey—about the size of a jellybeanâ
The Indianapolis Prize, the world’s leading award for animal conservation, celebrates the most inspiring conservationists across the globe who are leading the efforts to save species and protect our world. […]
The Prize has celebrated the achievements and dedication of the individuals who have
Vipers are a large family of snakes that use their hinged fanged to bite their prey. You can find vipers in the Deserts exhibit.
Vipers have long, hinged fangs that fold back against the roof of their mouth when
Snot otter, devil dog and ol’ lasagna sides… these are just some of the names used to refer to hellbenders.
indicator of environmental health. “They can really only survive in areas that have
Magellanic penguins — about 400,000 of them — have her to thank for their thriving
