UPDATE: Please check the zoo's website for any upcoming cancellations or changes due to the COVID-19 virus. www.indianapoliszoo.com
What’s new at the Indianapolis Zoo? A lot! Coming up in 2020 is a big exhibit expansion for African elephants, a new concert series and a prestigious gala with world-famous celebrities and scientists. Watch for the May opening of the new Tembo Camp exhibit as well as the debut of the Hot Summer Nights concert series. In the global spotlight in September, the zoo will host the Indianapolis Prize Gala, an inspiring evening celebrating animal conservation’s greatest heroes from around the world.
Here’s what’s happening during the next six months:
March 20-Sept. 7
Butterfly Kaleidoscope
presented by Citizens Energy Group
March 26-29; April 2-5, April 9-12
xZOOberance Spring Festival
March 28
Elegant Vintages International Wine Auction, 5 p.m.-11 p.m.
Conrad Indianapolis, presented by Fifth Third Private Bank
April 4
Naturally Inspired Paint Out Day presented by The Great Frame Up Downtown
May 20
Zoopolis 500, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
presented by American Dairy Association
May 22-Aug. 19
Naturally Inspired Art Exhibition presented by The Great Frame Up Downtown
May 23
Tembo Camp opens to the public
June 12
Zoobilation, 5:30 p.m.-Midnight (Zoo closed)
presented by Indianapolis Power & Light Company
June 19, 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24
Zoolapalooza concert series, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.