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JUL 25

Three Ways to Get Up Close With Sharks in Indiana

By Nick Sitzman
While you probably don’t have to worry about encountering a shark in any of Indiana’s lakes or rivers, shark-lovers can still find a few ways to get up close and personal with sharks in Indiana.  Below are three shark experiences... Read more
APR 12

13 Places to Get an Up Close Look at Animals & Wildlife on Wild Wednesday

By Visit Indiana
From zoos to sanctuaries to farms to the wilderness, Visit Indiana Week is the perfect time to get an up close experience with the animals who share our earth! Wild Wednesday features discounts at 13 animal and wilderness experiences on... Read more
JUL 24

The 'Magnificent' New Animals at One of America's Best Zoos

By Carrie Lambert
While checking off our summer bucket list I was reminded about the NEW macaw exhibit at the Indianapolis Zoo. It opened earlier this summer and we just now had the chance to see it! These beautiful birds are one of the... Read more
DEC 15

Christmas at the Indy Zoo

By Carrie Lambert
As I mentioned in one of my earlier posts, I’m a sucker for Christmas lights. I had heard the Indy Zoo had a pretty impressive light display and I was delighted we were going to get to experience it this... Read more
NOV 25

Christmas at the Indianapolis Zoo

By admin
The Indianapolis Zoo is going to get in on the Christmas fun this year — like they do every year, actually; this is the 47th year the Zoo has decked the halls and hung the mistletoe. They’re kicking off the... Read more
JUN 14

Hendricks County CVB Giving Away Three Trips This Summer

By admin
The Hendricks County Convention and Visitors Bureau is encouraging visitors to “Come, Stay and Play” with three getaway vacations next month on their TourHendricksCounty.com website. Their Win & Grin Getaways contest features three different themed trips, one per winner. Each... Read more
MAY 7

Indianapolis Zoo: Second to None

By admin
I recently went to the Indianapolis Zoo with my girlfriend and had an amazing time. There was so much to see and do. The Indianapolis Zoo is located in downtown Indianapolis in the White River State Park.  The zoo has... Read more
MAR 15

New Exhibits at the Indianapolis Zoo

By Visit Indiana
Many cities the size of Indianapolis have a zoo. But as it often does, Indianapolis outshines the others by having its zoo located in the heart of downtown. Here you’ll find beautiful landscaped paths and thriving ecosystems for each animal’s habitat,... Read more
DEC 22

Looking Forward to Christmas at the Zoo

By admin
I’m surprisingly excited for finals week this year at Butler, this is normally the exact opposite sentiment most college students have during their finals week, but I can’t lie – I’m excited. I’m excited because during finals week this year... Read more
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