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Project Elephant: Recent efforts in elephant research at multiple institutions, including the Indianapolis Zoo, have increased reproduction in African elephants in human care from zero births in the years 1985-1995 to an average of two births a year from 1998 forward (courtesy, Indianapolis Zoo)
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Description:
This $64-million, 64-acre facility celebrated its 42nd anniversary in 2006 and features 2,000 animals roaming through simulated environments. Get up close with an armadillo, try your hand at feeding a giraffe, or catch a show at the huge new Marsh Dolphin Theater. The zoo is in the 250-acre White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. (tel. 317/634-4567; www.inwhiteriver.com). The White River Botanical Gardens are also located on the zoo grounds. Admission to the gardens is $7 adults, $6 seniors and children in summer; reduced admission in winter. The gardens are open from 9am to 4pm (longer hours in summer). Contact Frommers
Telephone Number: 317/630-2001
Website:
http://www.indyzoo.com
Price Information:
Admission zoo $13 adults, $7.50 seniors and children 2-12; botanical gardens $7 adults, $6 seniors and children 2-12; combo ticket $14 adults, $8.50 seniors and children 2-12
Hours:
Memorial Day to Labor Day daily 9am-6pm; late June to mid-Aug weekdays 9am-4pm, weekends 9am-5pm; Dec daily noon-9pm
The details, dates, and prices mentioned here were accurate at the time of publication.
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