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Virtual Vacations: Incredible Experiences You Can Have From Home

By Visit Indiana on Mar. 25, 2020

School districts in Indiana have closed, meaning that many families are spending a lot of time at home. Luckily, some Indiana attractions offer educational and entertaining virtual vacations that you can experience in the comfort of your own home. From tours of art museums full of amazing sculptures…

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Three Ways to Get Up Close With Sharks in Indiana

By Nick Sitzman on Jul. 25, 2019

While you probably don’t have to worry about encountering a shark in any of Indiana’s lakes or rivers, shark-lovers can still find a few ways to get up close and personal with sharks in Indiana. Below are three shark experiences you can find in the Hoosier State. Sharks at The Fort Wayne Children’s…

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13 Places to Get an Up Close Look at Animals & Wildlife on Wild Wednesday

By Visit Indiana on Apr. 12, 2018

From zoos to sanctuaries to farms to the wilderness, Visit Indiana Week is the perfect time to get an up close experience with the animals who share our earth! Wild Wednesday features discounts at 13 animal and wilderness experiences on May 9. Discounts include the opportunity to visit a historic…

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The 'Magnificent' New Animals at One of America's Best Zoos

By Carrie Lambert on Jul. 24, 2017

While checking off our summer bucket list I was reminded about the NEW macaw exhibit at the Indianapolis Zoo. It opened earlier this summer and we just now had the chance to see it! These beautiful birds are one of the numerous reasons that the Indy Zoo was just named by Condé Nast Traveler as one…

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Christmas at the Indy Zoo

By Carrie Lambert on Dec. 15, 2014

As I mentioned in one of my earlier posts, I'm a sucker for Christmas lights. I had heard the Indy Zoo had a pretty impressive light display and I was delighted we were going to get to experience it this year. What I didn't expect was for it to be so awesome! We took our time walking through the…

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Christmas at the Indianapolis Zoo

By admin on Nov. 25, 2014

The Indianapolis Zoo is going to get in on the Christmas fun this year — like they do every year, actually; this is the 47th year the Zoo has decked the halls and hung the mistletoe. They're kicking off the Christmas season on November 28, and extending the holiday festivities well into January…

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