Indianapolis Zoo
The Indianapolis Zoo is a 93-acre (38 ha) non-profit zoo, public aquarium, and botanical garden in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It was established in 1964. Nearby, Lucas Oil Stadium (0.8 mi) leads the list.
A zoo & aquarium inside Indianapolis
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 20°, with about 26" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Franklin Township is the nearest base
Franklin Township is 11 miles southeast, with 12 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Indianapolis (IND) has airline service, about 7 miles from Indianapolis Zoo.
Established in 1964
Indianapolis Zoo dates from 1964. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Indianapolis Zoo
The Indianapolis Zoo is a 93-acre (38 ha) non-profit zoo, public aquarium, and botanical garden in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Incorporated in 1944, the Indianapolis Zoological Society established the first zoo at George Washington Park in 1964. The current zoo opened in 1988 at White River State Park near downtown Indianapolis. It is among the largest privately funded zoos in the U.S.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 1 animals · 244 species
- Area
- 64 acres
- Owner
- Indianapolis Zoological Society
- Established
- 1964
- Wikipedia readers
- 14K a year
Rooms near Indianapolis Zoo
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Greenwood (14) and Franklin Township (12).
- 1Lucas Oil Stadium
- 2Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- 3Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
- 4Hinkle Fieldhouse
- 5The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
- 6Indianapolis Museum of Art
- 7Old National Centre
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Indianapolis Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | in town | — | — | 910,638 | $225K | D |
| Center Township | in town | — | — | 155,258 | $170K | — |
| Greenwood | 12 mi south | 20 min | 14 12 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 69,349 | $276K | C+ |
| Franklin Township | 11 mi southeast | 15 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 67,488 | $270K | — |
| Pleasant Township | 14 mi south | 20 min | 15 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 68,110 | $254K | — |
| Franklin | 20 mi south | 30 min | 11 7 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 26,743 | $232K | B |
| Center Township | 22 mi east | 30 min | 12 9 hotels · 3 campgrounds | 31,974 | $224K | — |
| Greenfield | 22 mi east | 30 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 campground | 26,544 | $216K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Indianapolis Zoo
These well-known places are within 45 miles.
Big draw1in town Stadium & arenaLucas Oil Stadium
2in town Stadium & arenaGainbridge Fieldhouse
3in town LandmarkSoldiers' and Sailors' Monument
45 mi Stadium & arenaHinkle Fieldhouse
53 mi MuseumThe Children's Museum of Indianapolis1.0M visitors a year
64 mi MuseumIndianapolis Museum of Art428K visitors a year
7in town TheatreOld National Centre
45 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial StadiumPhoto credits
Lucas Oil Stadium: Josh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gainbridge Fieldhouse: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: alexeatswhales, CC BY 2.0 · Hinkle Fieldhouse: Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: HstryQT, CC BY 3.0 · Indianapolis Museum of Art: No machine-readable author provided. Cszmurlo assumed (based on copyright claims, CC BY 3.0 · Old National Centre: C. Bedford Crenshaw, aka Bedford at en.wikipedia, Attribution · Memorial Stadium: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Your questions on Indianapolis Zoo
Is Indianapolis Zoo in Indianapolis?
Yes. It’s inside Indianapolis, IN.
When is the best time to visit Indianapolis Zoo?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–84°.
How far is Indianapolis Zoo from Cincinnati?
About 99 miles southeast of Cincinnati, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Indianapolis Zoo?
Indianapolis (IND), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near Indianapolis Zoo?
Greenwood (12 mi, 14 places to stay), Franklin Township (11 mi, 12 places to stay) and Pleasant Township (14 mi, 15 places to stay).
Word from Indianapolis
People in Indianapolis have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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