Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Size: Medium
Visited In: April 2006
Rating:
Fun Facts:
- The polar bear's fur is water repellant.
- The name "White Rhino" doesn't refer to their color. It comes from the Dutch word "Weit" meaning "wide", and refers to the wide muzzle they use for grazing.
- Sea lions have external ear flaps; seals do not.
- Elephants can balance well, standing on two legs and even crossing their legs.
The Indianapolis Zoo is one of my favorites. I've been there many times. The best part of the zoo is the Waters area, which includes the penguins and polar bears. The polar bears have a nice glass underwater viewing area, and there's a nice bench where you can sit and watch the penguins swimming. I always found that mesmerizing.
There are a lot of interactive things to do. Feeding the giraffes, watching the elephant show, and even getting to pet the elephant! The only thing I didn't like was the dolphin show, which I finally got to see after missing it three years in a row. Kids would probably like it, but I was underwhelmed.
Favorite Animal: Polar Bear
Though the Siberian Tiger deserves honorable mention because it kept wandering right up to the cage, giving everyone a good view and me one of my all-time favorite zoo pictures.
Unusual Animal: Fighting Meerkats
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