Bactrian Deer
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The zoo now opens the dolphin pavilion (where the presentations are) for visitors to walk through in the advent that the bottom of the pavilion (where the dolphin dome and meeting room are) is rented out
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Bactrian Deer
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They are going to be in the touch pool! They are currently in there right now and their names are Betty and Wilma
1.0 California sea lion "Owen" was transferred from the Brookfield Zoo to the Indianapolis Zoo on June 24th, 2025.
Owen was initially rescued as a pup in 2015 and released after a month of rehabilitation, but was recaptured and deemed nonreleaseable eight days later. Owen was housed at the North Carolina Zoo for nearly six years before his transfer to Brookfield in 2021.
Owen was initially rescued as a pup in 2015 and released after a month of rehabilitation, but was recaptured and deemed nonreleaseable eight days later. Owen was housed at the North Carolina Zoo for nearly six years before his transfer to Brookfield in 2021.
Nile Hippo Expert
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1.0 Chimpanzee Winston has died aged 38 years.
Indianapolis Zoo chimpanzee dies at age 38 | wthr.com.
Indianapolis Zoo chimpanzee dies at age 38 | wthr.com.
The permanent Aldabra tortoise habitat, which is located next to the Deserts building, has been completed, with the giant reptiles having just moved there.
Indianapolis Zoo opens new giant tortoise exhibit
Indianapolis Zoo opens new giant tortoise exhibit
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An Egyptian tortoise and a Northern Spider tortoise were stolen from the zoo earlier this month and have still not been located yet.
Critically endangered tortoises stolen from Indianapolis Zoo
Critically endangered tortoises stolen from Indianapolis Zoo
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Frankie_number_1_fan
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That's exciting news. I wonder whether this calf was born to 0.1 Calypso (2015), who is the perfect age to be a first time mother.
Aside from her, Indianapolis have two other females who both last calved in 2012 (both producing un-surviving calves: Nova (1983) and Indy (2001).
Hopeful for a healthy calf!
I have not seen an "official" announcement from the zoo yet, just an announcement on Facebook that their dolphin presentations would not happen for a few days, but no reason why.
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Frankie_number_1_fan
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Unfortunately it appears the calf did not survive.
The mother was Calypso, this was her first calf.
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Frankie_number_1_fan
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This is a great positive change. I remember feeling slightly underwhelmed by the opening Oceans room (in a building I otherwise liked) and one of the biggest suggestions in my almost finished review was to say that a large shark or a sea turtle would punch the room up a bit, provided they had space.
Shipping and quarantining requiem sharks is difficult. I would bet that Blue is the only one for now.
Frankie_number_1_fan
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The dolphin calf was male, born October 29th and died November 1st.
Dolphin calf dies just days after birth at Indianapolis Zoo
Dolphin calf dies just days after birth at Indianapolis Zoo
Hasn't there been something like 30 dolphin deaths at Indianapolis Zoo now? I know that it's a very high number and of course that includes many newborns.
Do they have a breeding colony of dolphins?