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Fun FactZebras in a herd willtake turns sleeping

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Plants and animals of the land, birds of the sky, fish of thesea— each year, whenmore than 1million guests passthrough the gates, they experience a world-class zoo,

aquarium and botanical garden all in one location. The IndianapolisZoo offers something for everyone, all with an emphasis on personalinteraction.The 64 acres of animal exhibits and 3 acres of gardens are designed

to immerse guests in the wonderful world of wildlife. The Zoo’smore than 2,000 animals and 16,000 plant specimens are grouped

in biomes, or living habitats, that closelyresemble the animals’ native regions of

the globe. Each biome offers visitorscountless close encounters with theanimals.

Zoo adventurers can pet ashark in the nation’s largestshark touch pool inOceans,feed a lorikeet or a budgie inEncounters, race a cheetahin Plains andwatch cognitiveinteractive research beingconducted with an orangutan

in the TimM. Solso LearningStudio in the amazing new Simon

Skjodt International OrangutanCenter in Forests. Plus guests can come

just inches away fromAmur tigers, go 17 feetunderwater in the nation’s only underwater dolphin

viewing dome and surround themselves with the beauty of free-flying butterflies.The Zoo brings together exotic

species from every corner of theglobe—walrus from the U.S. PacificNorthwest, penguins from theAntarctic, elephants from theAfrican Savannah, snakes from thearid North America Southwest,primates from Indonesian tropicalrainforests andmanymore. Andall these incredible creatures can befound justminutes from downtownIndianapolis. (continued Page 4)

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Commitment to ConservationThe Indianapolis Zoo’smission is to empower people and

communities, both locally and globally, to advance animalconservation.We do this throughmany avenues, including acommitment to global outreach, our Polly H. Hix Institute forResearch and Conservation and the Indianapolis Prize.

Global ReachConservation is at the core of what we do at the

Indianapolis Zoo. The ability to stretch beyond ourborders is essential inmaking an impact on animalconservation. The Indianapolis Zoomonetarilysupports conservation organizations in placesall over the world, including Russia, Borneo,Namibia and Zimbabwe. Thanks to ourgenerous supporters, we are helping saveelephants, cheetahs, rhinos and orangutans— just to name a few species.

Strategy for SustainabilityReaching a new generation is important

in achieving our conservation sustainabilitygoals. That’s where the Polly H. Hix Institutefor Research and Conservation comes in. Hixprograms include field trips, workshops, camps,special animal experiences and overnight adventures.Go to IndianapolisZoo.com and click on “Conservation &Education” to learn how you can get involved in one of these funand educational programs.

The Indianapolis PrizeThe Indianapolis Prize is the world’s leading award for animal

conservation. Every other year, we honor an individual who hasmade significant strides in animal conservation. The Zoo justawardedDr. PatriciaWright with the 2014 Indianapolis Prize.Wright is considered an unstoppable force in conservationfor her efforts in saving themost endangeredmammal in theworld— the lemur. The Prize team just returned from amedia

tour throughWashington, D.C., andNewYork City.Wright was featuredonmultiple worldwidemediaoutlets, including NBCNightlyNews, Reuters TV, NewYorkOne,National Geographicmagazine andHuffPost Live.With a lemur sittingon her shoulder, she even closed theNewYork Stock Exchangewith our

sponsors from Eli Lilly and Company.Wright was also honoredby theMalagasy embassies in NewYork andWashington, D.C.,for her success in workingwith the villagers and theMadagascargovernment to save the lemurs. The Prizemodels how aMidwestcommunity can change the future of endangered species acrossthe globe. Go to IndianapolisPrize.org to learnmore.

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Fun FactSince humans came to

Madagascar approximately1,000 years ago, at least 16lemur species have goneextinct. 2014 IndianapolisPrize winner Dr. PatriciaWright strives to stop

the destruction of lemurhabitats in this area.


W ild orangutans only live in two places on Earth:Borneo and Sumatra. These two islands were oncefull of lush forests that provided habitat for the

orangutans. Today the trees are being cut down at an alarmingrate for palm oil plantations, leaving fewer places for the greatapes to live. If humans don’t make significant changes now,orangutans are on pace to go extinct within a decade. TheIndianapolis Zoo is committed tomaking sure orangutanswill be part of the future for our children, our grandchildrenand beyond. Eight years ago, we saw the crisis growing andnow the Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Centerserves as an education and outreach hub tomake surethese great apes survive and thrive.

Exhibit DetailsThe Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center is

a revolutionary exhibit designed specifically tomeet thephysical, social and intellectual needs of orangutans.It is a unique home for one of the largest populationsof orangutans in any American zoowith an overallland area larger than two football fields. The centerwas designed from the apes’ point of view. Three-dimensionalspaces function as a forest, allowing them to extend their bodiescompletely and naturally andwere created indoors and outso they canmove around on all levels. It also serves as a vitaleducation, research and conservation center, where dedicatedstaff and communitymembers canwork together to create apositive future for endangered orangutans in the wild.

Nina Mason Pulliam Beacon of HopeThe stunning centerpiece of the Center is the NinaMason

Pulliam Beacon of Hope, a towering 150-foot structure that willbe illuminated each night by lights. The beacon serves as a visualreminder of the hopewe have for a brighter future for orangutansin the wild.

Community PlazaThe story of the orangutans’ Indonesian home begins in the

Community Plaza, an open-air viewing and gathering place infront of the Atrium.

Efroymson Family Exploration HubInside the Efroymson Family ExplorationHub, guests can

experience the amazing intelligence of these great apes.

R.B. Annis AtriumThe R.B. Annis Atrium, a four-season living space with an

internal height of 50 feet, allows orangutans and humans tointeract regardless of weather conditions.

Why Orangutans?

TimM. Solso Learning StudioLed by researchers conducting cognitive research, orangutans

will use interactive technology in groundbreakingways on thecomputers.

OasesLocated around the perimeter of the exhibit are three Oases,

where the orangutans can go if they wish to be apart from theothers. TheOases provide up-close orangutan viewing as theylearn, play and rest.

Myrta Pulliam Hutan TrailTheMyrta PulliamHutan Trail is a network of cables,

platforms and bridges 45 to 80 feet high that allow orangutans totravel across the exhibit and over the heads of guests.

The SkylineThe Skyline is an aerial cable ride—with 1,200 feet of track

— rising 50 feet above the Zoo and taking visitors close totheMyrta PulliamHutan Trail for a unique perspective on theorangutans.

Fun FactOrangutan mothersgo eight to nine yearsbetween pregnancies,the slowest rate ofreproduction for any

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With his passion for great apes beginning at an early age,Dr. Rob Shumaker is now recognized as one of theworld’s foremost experts in primate behavior, including

the cognitive abilities of orangutans. Shumaker is also the VicePresident of Conservation and Life Sciences at the Zoo— leadingthe curatorial team in all aspects and care of the animal and plant

collections.His knowledge helped bring to reality the

vision for the Simon Skjodt InternationalOrangutan Center and he continues to impactthe research conductedwith the eight apesthat call the Center home. His expertise helpedensure that every element in the exhibitwas crafted tomeet the physical, social andintellectual needs of the apes.

“The vertical and complexnature of the Center frees the

orangutans tomove theirbodies in a full rangeof natural, athleticand graceful ways,”Shumaker said.“Orangutans havesophisticatedmentalabilities and at theCenter, the apes will

Fun FactAzy, an adult maleorangutan at the

Indianapolis Zoo, has anarm span of 9 feet fromfingertip to fingertip —that’s 18 inches widerthan the average NFL

linebacker!

Look intothe eyesof anorangutanand asentientbeinglooks back.

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have the opportunity to engage in computer-based taskson a daily basis that allow them to learn, solve problemsand exercise their minds.”A vastmajority of Shumaker’s credentials include

workingwith great apes. Alongwith the 20 years’experience at the SmithsonianInstitution’s National Zoo,where he first encounteredorangutans, he also workedas Director of OrangutanResearch at the Great Ape Trustin DesMoines, Iowa.“Look into the eyes of an

orangutan and a sentient beinglooks back,” he said.Shumaker has written

multiple scientific articles andscholarly books on primatebehavior and cognition, as wellas appearing in documentariesand programs airing onNational Geographic Channel,Animal Planet, Discovery

Channel, BBC and PBS.Shumaker currently is on faculty at Indiana University

and is an affiliate of the Krasnow Institute at GeorgeMasonUniversity, where he received his bachelor’s, master’s anddoctoral degrees.

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Dr. Chris Martin joined the Indianapolis Zoo as a PostdoctoralResearch Associate inMarch 2014 due to his interest in greatape social cognition, communication, imitation and strategic

reasoning.He conducts researchwith the orangutans at the Simon Skjodt

International Orangutan Center, which is equippedwith a shared touch-panel system that follows amethod he developed. This systemwill enableZoo guests to interact with orangutans via shared software, creating animmersive educational opportunity for the public, while advancing theCenter’s goal of conservation.Martin began his career in animal cognition at the University of

Pennsylvania, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2006.He continued his education in Japan, enrolling in graduate school at KyotoUniversity Primate Research Institute, earning hismaster of science degreeand Ph.D. in biology over a seven-year span.For his doctoral dissertation, Martin studied the way in which

chimpanzees strategize during competitive interactions. Also for his Ph.D.studies, Martin created a novel method of shared touch-panel tasks, whichinvolved two apes completing social tasks over a single shared touch-panelscreen. Using thismethod, he found that chimpanzees played competitivegames in amanner that is different from humans but in accordance withgame theoretic principles.After completing his Ph.D., Martin spent two years as a Postdoctoral

Research Associate at the Kyoto University Center for InternationalCollaboration andAdvanced Studies in Primatology, where he continuedto research chimpanzee comparative cognition and examined howchimpanzees understand and utilize social cues.Martin has traveled to Guinea,West Africa, to pursue his interest in

wild chimpanzee behavior and cognition and has spent time in Borneoobservingwild orangutans. Look for himworkingwith the orangutans inthe TimM. Solso Learning Studio.

Fun FactSimilar to humans,

orangutans have nailsinstead of claws. These helpthem grip and manipulatethings, making it a breezefor them to speed across

the Myrta PulliamHutan Trail.

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Hutan Trail.

Fun FactThe word “orangutan”comes from Malaysiaand means “person ofthe forest,” which isfitting since humansand orangutans share97 percent of the same

DNA.

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Get to know the

No one knows the Indianapolis Zoo’s eight orangutans betterthan the keepers who care for them on a daily basis. Find outwhat the Keepers have to say about these amazing apes.

apes Azy“Azy can be seen usually on second level, where

he is able to keep a close eye on everyone. It’seasier for him to see everything at that level. Healso likes to sleep there at night. He likes to watchlittle children in the public area. I have seen himstudying them intently while they dance aroundin front of him, just talking away.”— Lisa Goodwin, Senior Ape Keeper

Lucy“Lucy likes to push the straw back and

forth from side to side, looking for thebest possible spot. She likes to sit up onthe window ledges that are at the frontof the Center. There she can really watchall the people. She also likes the sun thatcomes into the Atrium. She likes to takeher naps on the lower level.”— Lisa Goodwin, Senior Ape Keeper

Katy“Katy usually sits in front of the keeper windows, where she can see what we

are doing throughout the day. She prefers to hang out with people rather thanthe other orangutans. Katy will come up and sit on the platforms to give youan eye-to-eye staring contest (don’t blink). Her hair will always be looking its

best; you can count on that. She also loves the heated floors. She will lay downon her back with her feet up in the air just relaxing and enjoying the heat. Shewill also curl up and take a little ‘cat nap’ holding her feet together in front of

the keepers’ staff lounge during our lunch break. Katy will also play with Rockywhen no one else wants to.”— Lisa Goodwin, Senior Ape Keeper

Nicky“Nicky loves to climb at the very top of the exhibit and she’s always

searching for any food items that may be hiding somewhere. She alsocan be seen pushing straw across the floor from one side to the otherside several times throughout the day trying to find the perfect spotto relax and take a nap (if Rocky lets her). Nicky loves to look rightinto your eyes when she is peeking at you through the windows onthe visitors’ level.”— Lisa Goodwin, Senior Ape Keeper

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Knobi“Knobi loves to people-watch

from the visitors’ level by lying onher stomach while she relaxes onone of the platforms. She playswith Rocky a lot throughoutthe day. She usually can beseen bossing the other femaleorangutans around, making surethey are doing whatever it isthat Knobi feels they should bedoing.”— Lisa Goodwin, SeniorApe Keeper

Basan“Basan is very charming and playful and

often hangs upside down by his toes. He isextremely bright and is very curious abouthis surroundings. He enjoys a variety ofenrichment items, like barrels, cups, blanketsand rubber tubs, but he seems to really enjoyshredded paper. Basan often fills up his barrelsand rubber tubs with water; he will even soakhis biscuits in the water before consumingthem.”—Austin Paul, Ape Keeper

Charly“Charly is extremely observant and will choose to

spend his time outside. Charly is shy at first but is veryinterested in whoever is nearby. Charly tends to preferblankets over other offered bedding materials (straw,hay, etc.) and will wrap himself up entirely when hesleeps at night. Charly has also been showing interestin Dr. Chris Martin’s touch-panel device. Although hehas only limited exposure thus far, he shows strongpotential for participating in the computer/touch-panel research.”—Austin Paul, Ape Keeper

Rocky“Rocky will continually track and watch as many people as hecan when they are present in the public space. He is so curiousabout what you are wearing, your facial expressions and what

you are doing. He can also be seen playing with all of the femalesorangutans. He really likes Nicky. Rocky also makes use of thefire hoses by swinging all over the place; he is still adding new

maneuvers and different combinations every day.”— Lisa Goodwin, Senior Ape Keeper

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Forget about the gold standard— theIndianapolis Zoo is setting the greenstandardwith the Simon Skjodt

International Orangutan Center’s innovative roof.While contemplating this world-renowned

project, the Zoo focused not only on orangutanconservation but on an environmentallyconscious design for the exhibit. After teamingupwith the Indianapolis-based architecture firmBrowningDayMullins Dierdorf Architects, thegreen roof idea came to fruition.Designed byDanOverbey, director of

sustainable design, the green roof will protect andextend the life of the roof system, as well as saveenergy and prevent stormwater damage.Sedums— small, succulent, flowing plants—

planted on top of lightweight growing substrateand awaterproofmembrane, cover the structureto create an extensive and thin green roof about 4inches thick. Sedumwas selected for its regenerative abilities, lowmaintenanceand tolerance to heat, drought, wind and frost.“The diversity of the plants and their changes throughout the seasons will

have an inherent beauty and raise awareness about the life of natural systems,which is at the core of what the Zoo is about,” Overbey said.The green roof will catch approximately 70 percent of an average day’s

rainfall, while the remaining runoffwill go into 10,000-gallon storagetanks used for irrigation at the Zoo as needed. This

will protect area waterways, while providingecological, economic and aesthetic benefitsfor years to come.

At approximately 6,400 square feet,the Center’s green roof will be anotherfeature helping to ensure a lifelonghome for the new orangutans.


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Green roof sets new standardsfor conscious ecological designInnovative plant-covered roof will extend, protect and benefitexhibit’s conservation efforts

Planting Trees,Saving OrangutansThe main threat to wild

orangutans is the loss of suitableforest habitat. The IndianapolisZoo is supporting an Indonesianreforestation initiative that willbegin in Borneo’s Kutai NationalPark.The project grows, plants and

cares for trees in areas where forestshave been depleted. This will rebuildforest habitat for orangutans, aswell as a variety of other species.At the Zoo, visitors can make

this project a success by donatingmoney for the purchase of treesthrough interactive kiosks withinthe Simon Skjodt InternationalOrangutan Center.


The Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center wasdesignedwith ecological implications inmind. Alongwiththe green roof, the Center includes several green aspects that

will also provide continuous aesthetic and economic benefits.The Center’s rainwater reservoir, a 10,000 gallon tank in the

ground, offers an irrigation supply. Stormwater runoff is divertedto the tank until full and then excess continues into the Zoo’s stormwater sewer system. Aswater is used for irrigation and the tankempties, the reservoir will again take on runoff.With the possibility of dry weather as the summermonths arrive,

the tankwill be kept full by a 125-foot-deep undergroundwell—the samewell used as part of the building’s geothermal coolingsystem.The system allows cool water to be extracted, pulling heat from

the building. Thewarmwater is then separated into a different well.These systems and initiatives were implemented to ensure

the Center provided a lasting ecologically friendly exhibit forgenerations to come.

Reservoir, geothermalsystem contribute toexhibit’s green ideas

Fun FactIf captured, many

reptiles canvoluntarily shed their

tails to escape.

Fun FactPenguins have

approximately 100feathers on every square

inch of their bodies.When they are molting— replacing old featherswith new ones — they

cannot swim.

Fun FactUnfortunately about17,000 species are ontrack for extinction in

the current generation’slifetime.

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Planning a family adventure that’s both fun andaffordable can be a challenge, especially when travelcosts continue to rise. According to AAATravel, the

prices of gas, airfare and hotel rooms are all expected toincrease during summer 2014.The Indianapolis Zoo

offers adventurers severaloptions for an amazingvisit that won’t breakthe bank and the keyto savings starts withplanning ahead.Earlier this year, the

Zoo began a new PickYour Day, Pick YourPrice, Pick Your Packageprogram. By planningahead and purchasingadvance tickets online,visitors can have anexperience that’s moreaffordable andmore enjoyable. Guests canfind themost up-to-date pricing information by visitingIndianapolisZoo.com and shopping for the days they wantto visit. The earlier people purchase their tickets, themorethey can save. Families will typically savemore on aweekdayvisit. The prices will never fall below today’s listed prices, buttheymay increase with demand on busier days. Zoo guestscan still purchase tickets at the gate, but admission prices willbe cheaper online. So guests are encouraged to lock in the bestadmission price by purchasing in advance.The Zoo’s Family FunAdventure Package has also been

a popular option for out-of-town guests looking tomakethemost of a trip to Indianapolis. The package offers fourtickets to the Zoo, four tickets to the Children’s MuseumofIndianapolis and an overnight stay at a participating hotel— all for an affordable rate. The Zoo partners with dozensof area hotels to offer discounted admission tickets with anovernight stay. (continued)

Zoo offers multiple opportunities for fun, affordable family adventure

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For guests whowill visit the Zoofrequently, themost cost-effective optionis Zoomembership.Withmultiplepackages available, there’s amembershipto accommodate everyone, from anindividual through a large family.Memberships are valid for 12monthsfrom the time of purchase and are agreat option if guests will visit theZoomore than twice during that timeperiod. In addition to unlimited Zoo visits during theyear, membership includes other great benefits likefree parking, discounts throughout the Zoo and atother Indianapolis-area attractions, savings and earlyenrollment for Zoo Camps and early admission on

weekends through Labor Day as part oftheWake UpWith theOrangutans

program.This summer, weekendvisitors also have thechance to save on parkingby taking advantageof free parking at theVermont Street Garageat the IUPUI campus.Guests can then climbaboard the free shuttleavailable onweekends only

through Labor Day. Shuttleswill depart every 25minutes

and run until 8pm. Visitors canalso get from the garage to the Zoo along

theWhite River Trail and across the pedestrian bridge inWhite River State Park.Visit IndianapolisZoo.com formore information on

any of thesemoney-saving options.

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Enjoy Friday nights with great live music,specialty food and drinks, plus the ambience ofthe Zoo after hours!

Concerts from 5:30-8:30pm.

Animals, rides andKroger Splash Park until 7pm!

Rain location under the Party Pavilion.

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Jump into an adventure the next time you visit the Zoo by taking advantage of someunique experience opportunities. Go behind the scenes to get up close andpersonal with your favorite animals in our Dolphin In-Water Adventures

andAnimal Art Adventures.Wade into the water and interact with a dolphin orwatch as an animal of your choosing paints you a one-of-a-kindmasterpiecethat you can take home. Both of these behind the scenes adventures provide aunique experience andmemories that will last a lifetime.Watch as your little

marinemammal lover venturesinto the Splash Zone as a JuniorDolphin Trainer, presented byDippin’ Dots, during one of ourexhilarating Dolphin AdventureShows. You’ll be amazed as thedolphins performtricks and respondto your junior

dolphin trainer’s hand cues. Each child takes a badge and adolphin trading card home after the show as a souvenir.There are also wonderful opportunities for the future

zookeepers and trainers in your family. If you just can’tget enough of some of the special features, there is a passavailable to gain unlimited access.Feed animals, hop on rides and repeat with the Total

Adventure Package (TAP). TAP includes unlimited rides andunlimited animal feeds. It also introcuces a new programcalled Zooper Challenge— a virtual game that determinesif you have what it takes to be a zookeeper. Find all 14animal stations around the Zoo, answer the questionscorrectly and becomeHead Zookeeper. Any one ora combination of these features will add to your Zooexperience andmake it a true adventure.

Halloween Extended to FourWeekendsOctober 3–5, 10–12, 17–19 and 24–26 • 2-7 pmJoin us for the best that fall has to offer at Halloween ZooBoo presented by Central

Indiana HondaDealers. ZooBoo has become one of the biggest Zoo events for goodreason. It has it all— and now the haunting celebration runs four weekends! Kids areencouraged to come in costume and ready to play. The animals are out on exhibit (mostlove the cooler weather) and several provide additional shows and chats, such as theelephant pumpkin smash and a Halloween-themed dolphin show.Extra activities can also be found throughout the Zoo. Your goblin can dance to

monstermusic, bowl with pumpkins, feel animal artifacts, take on an obstacle course

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and look for goodies. The rides get in on the fun as well with the Round-Go-Merry presented by Geico, lookingan awful lot like the Carousel goingbackward. The Train is truly a specialtreat, too, as actors bring a Halloweentale to life.And finally, what would a great day

be without food? Fall treats are doneright with apple cider, caramel applesand roasted nuts among the favorites.The little kids can even practice trick-or-treating by visiting a handful oftreat station in Plains. (Please bring atrick-or-treat bag if possible to helpminimize extra bags.)

Holidays BecomeMerry, Get Brightand Last Longer at the ZooBeginning November 28 • 5-9 pmChristmas at the Zoo presented byDonatos and Teachers Credit Union

has been amagical time to visit the Zoo formore than 45 years. Festivemerriment is around every corner and now the holiday cheer is extended

until Jan. 4, 2015.It’s hard not to smile when

you see the Zoo covered inlights. The brighter LED décoris beautiful up close and fromafar. Add to it animals indoorsand outdoors featured inextra shows and chats. As youstroll through the Zoo, searchfor hiddenmistletoes, toasty

campfires, joyful caroling, tasty treats, hot chocolate, animated light showsand until Christmas, Santa andMrs. Claus.May themagic of the season capture your heart!

Fun FactRunning at top speed,a cheetah can go the

length of a football fieldin four seconds. That’sas fast as Andrew Luckruns the 40-yard dash!

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Animals, rides and Kroger Splash Park until 7pm!

Rain location under the Party Pavilion.

Discount tickets available at Indiana Members Credit Unionor save $2 by bringing a Dean’s milk jug to recycle!

July 10 Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra

July 17 Cynthia Layne

July 24 Janiece Jaffe and DaVidawith special guest Mark Buselli

July 31 Direct Contact

August 7 Blair Clark

August 14 Red Hot Whiskey SippersLineup subject to change.

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Our popular Thursday night concertfrom 5:30-8:30pm with great food, drinks and more!

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T he Indianapolis Zoo needs you to continuemakinga real difference for the natural world. The Zoo doesnot receive any direct public support or tax dollars

and relies on revenue from visitors, in-park sales, members,donors and sponsors. Thank you to all of our supporters,volunteers and staff in caring for ourmore than 2,000animals and 16,000 plants, includingmany threatenedand endangered species. There aremany opportunities forindividuals of any age to take part in supporting the ZooandWhite River Gardens.

Volunteer:More than 600 volunteers take part in special events,

education and animal care here at the Zoo. Programs areavailable for teens from ages 14 to 18 and adults, as well asinternship opportunities for collegiate level students.

Giving:Individuals can help sustain the Zoo as a vital

conservation, education and cultural resource for ourcommunity and the world.Starting with a donation of $50 ormore, individuals

can take part in the Animal Amigo program, which helpscare for all of the animals at the Zoo by funding food,medical treatment, equipment, enrichment toys and habitatimprovement for the animals in the Zoo’s care.To support the new team in town, supporters

can join in the Campaign for Conservation andCommunity: Saving theOrangutans. For aneven greater impact, gifts of $500 to $9,999will be increased by 33 percent, thanks to theMargot Lacy Eccles Community Challengeinitiative.Donorsmay give any amount, transfer

stock to fund gifts, or honor friends andfamily with amemorial gift, as well as anarray of non-cash goods or services.Opportunities exist at every level and

donors impact both the present and future ofthe Indianapolis Zoo.

Education:Educational offeringsmake it fun to learnmore about

animals and the world around us. The Polly H. Hix Institutefor Research and Conservation at the Zoo offers workshops,

What you do supports the ZooZoo support continues education, conservation mission

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Fun FactBats are great at pestcontrol and they eatseveral thousandinsects each night.

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camps, overnights and a variety of animaladventures.Zoo camps are offered as two-day programs

during school breaks and as three- or five-day campsin the summer. Participants can choose from a varietyof opportunities, whether they want to learnwhatanimals eat, snap some photos, or discover what ittakes to be a Zookeeper. Camps are offered for ages5 to 12 and topics are geared specifically for eachage group.In the fall and spring, families can even take

part in overnights that include crafts, games,animal stories and special after-hours Zoo tours.Have you ever wanted to get up close and

personal with the animals at the Zoo?Why nothave an adventure with them?Guests can take partin Animal Art Adventures, where they’ll go behindthe scenes, meet one of our various animal artists andwatch as amasterpiece is created for them to take home.Dolphin In-Water Adventures are also offered, duringwhichparticipants can learn about dolphins, help signal behaviors, rewardthemwith a fish and have a photo takenwith a dolphin.The Indianapolis Zoo’s education and conservation programs are

designed to get guests active and thinkingmore about animals andtheir role within our environment.

Events:Whether it’s a picnic or dining in view of the downtown skyline,

events held at the Zoowill be remembered. From the HulmanRiverhouse to the Dolphin Gallery, venues are available for themostcasual of events to formal affairs. Each year the Zoo hosts birthdayparties, corporate picnics, holiday parties, weddings andmore.By having a wedding at the Indianapolis Zoo andWhite River

Gardens, a bride and her groomwill experience gorgeous gardens,breathtaking views and a choice ofmemorable venues for therehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception.

Unique Gifts:The Indianapolis Zoo’s Gift Shop offers keepsakes for all ages.

From plush stuffed animals and games to books and home décor,the store is sure to havemany unique pieces that emulate theanimals at the Zoo.A portion of every purchase at the Gift Shop supports the

Indianapolis Zoo and its conservation programs.Learnmore about supporting the Zoo at IndianapolisZoo.com.

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Indianapolis Zoo • 1200 West Washington St. • 317.630.2001 • indianapoliszoo.com

Fun FactMale seahorses take

fathering to a whole newlevel! The females of

this species get a breakwhile the males carry thebabies in a pouch until

they are born.

Hours through Labor Day:9 am–5 pm Monday through Thursday

9 am– 7 pm Friday through Sunday and holidaysh lid

Fun FactFlamingos get

their vibrant, pinkcoloring by eatingalgae and smallcrustaceans.

Fun FactA polar bear’s fur isactually hollow, notwhite. It reflects light

and traps thesun’s heat to keepthe bear warm.

Fun FactScorpions are a staplein a meerkat’s diet

because the meerkat isimmune to the venom.

Fun FactPorcupines are bornwith soft spines thatharden into quills as

they age.

Fun FactMany caterpillars eatpoisonous plants and

eventually transform intopoisonous butterflies.

Birds learn not toeat these dangerous

snacks — no matter howdelicious they look.

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