Indy Zoo...Yay or Nay?

[CTS]

We're going to be in Indy on Sunday and are looking for something to kill several hours. I've ready some pretty mixed reviews on the Indy Zoo, is it worth visiting for the price or should we look elsewhere? We're from Fort Wayne and kind of spoiled by our awesome zoo.

 

[chezuki]

We're going to be in Indy on Sunday and are looking for something to kill several hours. I've ready some pretty mixed reviews on the Indy Zoo, is it worth visiting for the price or should we look elsewhere? We're from Fort Wayne and kind of spoiled by our awesome zoo.

Indy has an awesome zoo, but the price is kinda crazy. We always try to go on the deal days. If you've never been though, it's probably worth the price for the first visit.

 

[terrehautian]

I have been there, but after St. Louis Zoo, it is kinda Meh. I enjoy the themed time of years (well Christmas) there. The price is high to me for the size of the zoo.

 

[Cameramonkey]

As to amenities, GO! The brand new (open less than a month) Orangutan exhibit is AMAZEBALLS! (please check that its actually open, and not still in member preview)

I got to go to a member preview a few weeks back and its stunning, even not fully completed. The interaction with these creatures will change how you perceive them if you get to make eye contact face to face at the glass. You can literally see the wheels turning and recognize its a sentient, thinking, intelligent creature. They are just as interested as us as we are of them. The researchers even said that if you have something unique like a tatoo, they enjoy looking at them and studying them.

Also dont forget to check out the gardens to the east (toward downtown, separate entrance in the same parking lot). Your ticket gets you in there as well. lovely gardens, and inside the greenhouse are various species of butterflies roaming freely.

And specifically regarding what you are here to discuss:

Ive seen posted here that per an INGOer's conversation with the head of zoo security, they dont really WANT us carrying, but they dont post it. And as long as it is concealed, they are not concerned.

So from the horses mouth, Just carry concealed and you are good to go.

 

[hoosierdoc]

hang out in the oceans area when it's hot. MMmmm.... AC....

oh, and the tortoises hump in early May. Hilarious.

 

[Trigger Time]

Don't waste your time

 

[RedneckReject]

I do like the zoo but once you've seen it then you've seen it. If you've never been then you'll probably enjoy it. I usually don't go at this point unless they get new exhibits

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

CTS: You have kids?

In all honesty & sincerity - there are several other things I'd rather do downtown than the Indy Zoo. And I LIKE the zoo.

If you have kids along - check out the Children's Museum. It's not cheap, either, but it is one of the best (if not THE) in the world. Note - there's a licensed school on property.

Indiana State Museum is, I think, fantastic. I could spend all day there. The Chinese Terra Cotta Soldiers are there, I think.

Eitlejorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art. I think the Ansel Adams exhibit is there now.

Circle Monument / museum. (Hit up Rocket Fizz while there!!)

Indiana War Memorial / museum. Hidden jem - especially for being one of the most noticeable structures in the city.

 

[TB1999]

CTS: You have kids?

In all honesty & sincerity - there are several other things I'd rather do downtown than the Indy Zoo. And I LIKE the zoo.

If you have kids along - check out the Children's Museum. It's not cheap, either, but it is one of the best (if not THE) in the world. Note - there's a licensed school on property.

Indiana State Museum is, I think, fantastic. I could spend all day there. The Chinese Terra Cotta Soldiers are there, I think.

Terra Cotta warriors are at the childrens museum.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Terra Cotta warriors are at the childrens museum.

Thanks for the correction and clarification!

 

[JeremiahJohnson]

No gun zone.

Idiotic global warming/save the planet from humans crap. For instance, there was (last time I was there) a sign that polar bears were disappearing because of humans. Also, no-fact-checking statements made during the dolphin show such as "each time you let that candy wrapper drop to the ground it can end up inside a dolphin choking him". They were also pushing fluorescent lighting as a way to save the planet with no mention that these add to mercury poisoning.

 

[Trigger Time]

No gun zone.

Idiotic global warming/save the planet from humans crap. For instance, there was (last time I was there) a sign that polar bears were disappearing because of humans. Also, no-fact-checking statements made during the dolphin show such as "each time you let that candy wrapper drop to the ground it can end up inside a dolphin choking him". They were also pushing fluorescent lighting as a way to save the planet with no mention that these add to mercury poisoning.

Yep it's ran by a bunch of liberal hippies. And like mentioned before, gun grabbers. I'd rather spend my money somewhere ANYWHERE else