| One of the gems of Indiana's Circle City
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| | disabilities. In addition to shows in the
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| is the Indianapolis Zoo located at 1200
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| | Amphitheatre and pony rides the
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| W. Washington Street in Indianapolis.
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| | Indianapolis Zoo has other exciting
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| With 350 species of animals living in
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| | avenues of entertainment to enjoy. Hop on
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| natural habitats at the Zoo nature always
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| | the White River Junction Express Train,
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| offers something unexpected and exciting
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| | take a trip on the 4-D African Safari
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| to see. The Indianapolis Zoo's newest
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| | Simulator, or try the thrilling Kombo
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| exhibit showcases the enchanting
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| | Family Coaster.
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| underwater world of Pipefish, Seadragons,
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| | In the Deserts Biome we learned about a
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| and Seahorses in the Waters Building.
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| | snake's unique sense of smell. Different
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| Looking in the tank we strained to spot
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| | galleries like "What a Snake Does"
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| one of these colorful creatures. But
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| | explore the myths and life of these
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| wait... what's this...
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| | unique creatures.
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| Master's of disguise.
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| | Strolling through the Plains area we
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| The unusual creature we'd mistaken for a
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| | spotted the baby Baboons who'd rather
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| leafy piece of seaweed is actually a
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| | play than be groomed by their mother.
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| Seadragon. This strange creature uses its
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| | Giraffe's ate a leisurely meal and the
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| natural ability to disguise to hide from
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| | tiger kept a close eye on a squirrel. It
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| predators. The Seadragon lives in the
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| | didn't take long before the squirrel
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| cold waters off the coast of Australia
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| | realized his mistake and make a leap for
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| and New Zealand, and like its relatives
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| | high ground when the tiger started to
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| the Pipefish and Seahorses it is a master
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| | climb the tree. Spontaneous moments like
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| of disguise. These amazing fish have
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| | these make visiting the zoo exciting
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| gills to breathe underwater and can range
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| | because you never know what to expect
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| in size from 1/8 of an inch to seven
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| | next.
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| inches in length. Another unique
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| | Everywhere we looked we caught a glimpse
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| characteristic of Seahorses is their
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| | of preparations for one of our favorite
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| pouch, similar to a Kangaroo's, where
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| | events of the holiday season; the Kroger
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| their young are kept safe.
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| | Christmas at the Zoo. Each evening
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| The Indianapolis Zoo's Dolphins show will
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| | throughout December beginning at 5pm a
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| return to a new facility in May 2005. The
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| | million twinkling lights transform the
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| Dolphin Pavilion offers visitors a
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| | zoo into a magical winter wonderland
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| one-of-a-kind experience in the 12 foot
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| | filled with over 150 larger-than-life
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| high, underwater dome centered in the
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| | light sculptures. Inside the Kroger Party
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| dolphin performance pool. A coastal
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| | Pavilion Santa and Mrs. Claus are on hand
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| village wharf and special in-water
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| | to greet children and take photos when
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| dolphin program give visitors an
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| | children are finished having a ball in
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| opportunity to be up close to these
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| | the bounce house. These are just a
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| amazing marine mammals. With the
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| | sampling of the exhibits and activities
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| expansion of the Dolphin Pavilion and
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| | available year around at the Indianapolis
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| programs held throughout the year at the
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| | Zoo.
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| Indianapolis Zoo continues to promote
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| | For more information about the
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| education and awareness.
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| | Indianapolis Zoo call (317) 630 -2001.
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| After watching the playful penguins,
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| | Ask about the special accommodation
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| seals and polar bears romp around we
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| | packages available for visitors to the
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| headed over to the Café on the Commons
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| | Indianapolis area which include tickets
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| for a cup of hot chocolate. In the warmer
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| | to Indianapolis Zoo, White River Gardens,
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| season the Enchanted Mill children's Play
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| | and the Children's Museum. These special
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| Area across from the Commons becomes a
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| | packages are perfect for families and
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| cool retreat from the summer heat.
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| | include an overnight hotel stay and
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| Children love the water features and
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| | admission to the three attractions. The
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| special activities designed especially
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| | Indianapolis Zoo is located at 1200 West
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| for them. The playground located in front
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| | Washington Street in Indianapolis, IN.
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| of the Café on the Commons is also
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| | The White River Gardens are located
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| accessible for children with
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| | adjacent to zoo.
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