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Take the whole family to Christmas at the Zoo

It's the time of year to experience an annual holiday tradition: Christmas at the Zoo! In 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in...

Set a pretty table for Thanksgiving!

A family friend was getting ready to put these vintage dishes in a garage sale. I said, “Wait just a minute!” In my eyes they were...

Zoo accreditation spans four decades

IndyZoo is one of the most highly acclaimed zoos in the country. Its high standards has earned it a prestigious accreditation spanning...

Jar salads are handy picnic fare

If you're planning a fall picnic, glass jars make the perfect container for a to-go salad. These come together easily. You can use the...

Malala added to Children's Museum exhibit

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis -- the largest children's museum in the world! -- will add a fourth voice to its exhibit The Power...

Caplinger's honey glazed salmon

You saw Andrew Caplinger whip up this delicious salmon dish on Great Day TV, and now you can make it at home! From the kitchen of...

TV host shares a personal story in new children's book

In January 2019, Amber Hankins made a New Year’s resolution to write a children’s book. Two years later, it’s here! You’ll recognize...

Prince Albert II of Monaco wins zoo's prestigious Indianapolis Prize

The Indianapolis Zoo has announced the winner of the 2021 Indianapolis Prize. The reigning Monarch of Monaco, His Serene Highness Prince...

Zoo expects to draw $882 million to Indianapolis

The Indianapolis Zoo hopes to bring in millions of dollars, support thousands of jobs and bring in more than a million visitors by 2029,...

What's new for weddings?

Most young girls grow up dreaming of finding Prince Charming and have a vision of a fairytale wedding. 2020 changed the wedding scene in...

Three besties turn 100 in same week!

A trio of real-life Golden Girls recently celebrated their 100th birthdays together! The New York City women are longtime friends. They...

Library project seeks notable authors of color

There are 81 names of literary figures currently memorialized in name engravings at Indianapolis Central Library, but only five are women...