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
Zoo members, bring your favorite stuffed animal to our Teddy Bear Clinic for a checkup and meet some of our animal caregivers.
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LEARN MORE Helping Horseshoe Crabs Horseshoe crabs have done a lot for humanity
� When we see a cute or cool animal on TV or in a movie, we often have an instinctive
local Indianapolis community, Meet a Hero is a special event where Zoo visitors have
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.
How they Impact our World These plants have a great impact on the environment around
The Indianapolis Prize has named six distinguished conservationists as DeHaan Finalists for the 2025 award.
The biennial award recognizes the most successful conservationists who have achieved
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