Fisrst babyfor 2021 at the zoo : On Jan. 1 a long-tailed macaque was born and on Jan.3 another one 
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Macaque Troop Growing Again - Indianapolis Zoo
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Nice! Is Indianapolis one of the few zoos still maintaining a breeding group?Fisrst babyfor 2021 at the zoo : On Jan. 1 a long-tailed macaque was born and on Jan.3 another one
Macaque Troop Growing Again - Indianapolis Zoo
One of the few public collections, they are quite common in private hands.
OK, great ... did not know that. Do you have any info on numbers (M/F/U) in private hands and which collections that would include?
Current Bottlenose Dolphins at Indianapolis Zoo:
Kimo M
China F
Nova F
Indy F
Jett M
Taz M
Hemingway M
Orin M
Coquina F
Calypso F
Maui M
Trooper M
(7.5)
AQE (M) died from "Trauma" 1/1/2022.
Kimo M
China F
Nova F
Indy F
Jett M
Taz M
Hemingway M
Orin M
Coquina F
Calypso F
Maui M
Trooper M
(7.5)
AQE (M) died from "Trauma" 1/1/2022.
Alligators & Crocodiles: The Fight to Survive is a brand-new exhibit at the zoo, with two species (American Alligator and Orinoco Crocodile) on display near the entrance to the Plains section of the zoo. There will be daily opportunities for the public to 'pet' baby gators:
Here's how to help name the Indy Zoo's new reptiles | wthr.com
Here is a video link previewing the new exhibit:
Here's how to help name the Indy Zoo's new reptiles | wthr.com
Here is a video link previewing the new exhibit:
Zooplantman
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What have you heard about a new "Chimpanzee Center"?
Oh no...
I know it's an upcoming project that has been casually mentioned, but no other information is publicly available afaik. Where would they put such a center? The zoo has very little unutilized space, so it would have to replace some large exhibit complex.
As far as I can tell, this is the only publicly availbe zoo document that mentions the center: https://www.classicescapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2021IndianapolisZooSouthernTanzania.pdf
It has otherwise been mentioned by the city before, but not acknowledged by the zoo.
It has otherwise been mentioned by the city before, but not acknowledged by the zoo.
Zooplantman
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No idea but construction contractors are being sought so apparently plans are well advanced.
Indianapolis Zoo has apparently had chimpanzees on site (behind the scenes) for quite a while now. I've known about them for probably a year and it's exciting to think that the zoo will definitely be announcing news later in 2021 in regards to a new exhibit for a second great ape species. (They need to keep promoting the gators and crocs first) I honestly don't know any other significant details, but adding chimps is a major statement and we'll all be waiting in anticipation of what the enclosure looks like.
Please don't be a megachurch, please don't be a megachurch, please don't be a megachurch...Indianapolis Zoo has apparently had chimpanzees on site (behind the scenes) for quite a while now. I've known about them for probably a year and it's exciting to think that the zoo will definitely be announcing news later in 2021 in regards to a new exhibit for a second great ape species. (They need to keep promoting the gators and crocs first) I honestly don't know any other significant details, but adding chimps is a major statement and we'll all be waiting in anticipation of what the enclosure looks like.
In all seriousness, there is a preview of the alligator exhibit on Google Maps in the Photos section, and so far it looks decent, with a good amount of land space and a decent sized, but slightly underwhelming pool. Hopefully we'll see the chimps in a more naturalistic habitat as well.
I don'r care what the chimp exhibit looks like, as long as it doesn't replace a bunch of species. The zoo's collection is small enough already.
That sounds exciting!Indianapolis Zoo has apparently had chimpanzees on site (behind the scenes) for quite a while now. I've known about them for probably a year and it's exciting to think that the zoo will definitely be announcing news later in 2021 in regards to a new exhibit for a second great ape species. (They need to keep promoting the gators and crocs first) I honestly don't know any other significant details, but adding chimps is a major statement and we'll all be waiting in anticipation of what the enclosure looks like.
Wasn't there a proposal to relocate the zoos parking lot and use the existing one as an expansion of the main zoo? I remember hearing about that somewhere on here but I am unsure when that was. Any idea of what the status of that endeavor is?
The only area for replacement besides an animal exhibit would be that roller coaster behind the orangutans. I would be glad to see that go in favor of the chimp center, though I am doubtful that will happen.
The only area for replacement besides an animal exhibit would be that roller coaster behind the orangutans. I would be glad to see that go in favor of the chimp center, though I am doubtful that will happen.
I found the photo and I agree it looks nice. Was kinda hoping that their would be some sort of hut viewing though.
Maybe it would replace MISTery Park? That part of the zoo is kind of pointless and this would put the chimps right next to Orangs. If this was to be done though, it would probably also replace the dog show stage and one of the restaurants (the only restaurant?).
Their is Nana's Kitchen, Cafe on the Commons, and the Westside Cafe so their are multiple restaurants.
I might visit this Sunday, so I'll take some photos of the new exhibit. Also the zoo welcomed a new Bald Eagle named Lincoln, and a Golden Eagle named Stewart who both came from the Great Plains Zoo and now are exhibited together.