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| Member eNews • September 2017 |
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| Hispanic Heritage Fiesta |
presented by Indiana Donor Network
Sept. 17 • Noon-4pm
Join us to celebrate the culture and traditions of Latin America through a variety of special afternoon activities fit for the whole family! Hispanic Heritage Fiesta presented by Indiana Donor Network coincides with National Hispanic Heritage Month, which officially runs Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 each year. The month is a celebration of Latin culture during the independence period for the Latin American countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.
The event features extra festivities including an animal scavenger hunt, a specialty food station, piñatas, visits from community partners and bright decorations! Come make crafts and experience wild fun for all ages. |
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 Congratulations to Gretchen Meinzen, whose painting "The Pretty One" is this year's Members' Choice Award recipient! Special thanks to all the artists who shared their time and talent to make this year's Naturally Inspired Paint Out presented by the Great Frame Up Downtown such a great success.
Silent Auction & Artists' Reception
Aug. 24 • 5:30-7:30pm • Tickets on sale until midnight!
Tomorrow, attend the silent auction and artists' reception to win the art your heart has fallen in love with! For more information or to get tickets for this popular event, call 317-630-2046 or click here. Hop to it! — ticket sales end tonight! |
Art and Nature programming supported by the Arts Council of Indianapolis and the City of Indianapolis. |
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| Your 2018 adventure: Alaska! |
Check Alaska off your bucket list next summer as you and your family depart for an adventure in our country's largest state with the Indianapolis Zoo July 5-16!
Enjoy the comfort of a guided trip to the Last Frontier, including a Tundra Wilderness tour at Denali National Park, sailing into Glacier Bay National Park, a visit to the Mendenhall Glacier and Juneau icefields. Travel arrangements include a seven-day cruise aboard the popular ms Noordam and a four-night land tour from Fairbanks to Anchorage on a deluxe motorcoach and a deluxe domed rail car. Book your summer travel now! Contact Jennifer Barker at jbarker@indyzoo.com or 317-630-2014, or get more details here. But hurry — the deadline for signing up for our special Zoo package is Nov. 15! |
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A shark's skeleton isn't made of bone – it's made of cartilage, the material that makes up your nose and ears. Cartilage is lighter than bone, so sharks use less energy to swim and float than bony fish. Its flexibility also lets a shark make sharp turns as it pursues its prey. Scientists are still investigating whether ancient sharks had bones that evolved into cartilage or never had bones at all.
What animal fact are you wondering about? Keep those questions coming! Yours just might get answered in a future issue!
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| In the know |
Everyone knows Zoo members get the best sneak peeks, and this month it's no different. Today, I'm giving you a little advance look at the menu of the all-new Pavilion Café, located at the entrance to the path through the Bicentennial Pavilion.
 The food will have a smoked/barbecue theme, and will feature classics such as brisket and pulled pork sandwiches, along with new and exciting dishes like Indy street corn and BBQ poutine fries. So, bring your appetites on your next visit. The Pavilion Café will be open in time for Labor Day. |
| We're national conference hosts! |
On Sept. 9-13, the city of Indianapolis will host the Association of Zoos and Aquariums annual conference, with the Indianapolis Zoo as the host zoo. The AZA annual conference is the largest zoo and aquarium professionals' event in the country. The conference offers attendees valuable educational and networking opportunities.
Founded in 1924, AZA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, animal welfare, education, science, and recreation. AZA is the accrediting body for the top zoos and aquariums in the United States and seven other countries.
Thank you to our Premier, Platinum and Gold level sponsors for their support of the Indianapolis Zoo as it hosts the AZA annual conference.
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| Plan your visit now! |
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| What's Growing On |
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A Home for Wildlife
The White River Gardens is a National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Certified Wildlife Habitat garden. You can do this in your own yard, too. To be certified you need to provide all the necessities of life for wild animals. The things that must be present are food (nectar, seeds, nuts, fruit, berries, foliage, pollen and insect food), water (for drinking, bathing and breeding ), cover (places to shelter and hide), and places to raise young. So what might you see on your next trip here? Read more ... |
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| This photo is not faked! |
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| Special thanks to Tabby McLain |
Send us your favorite original/unaltered/not-Photoshopped picture from an Indianapolis Zoo visit to membership@indyzoo.com, post it on Facebook or on Instagram (#indyzoo). We'll feature our favorite in next month's eNews. |
| Due to renew? Step up to the plate! |
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| Double Secret contest |
Every month, we hide a little surprise in our eNews. In the August issue, we looked for the mane event!
The Double Secret contest this month tests your knowledge! Can you find a bird who always looks overdressed? Is it really a bird, though? Because it doesn't fly. Yes, it is a bird! Think you can find this southern hemisphere dweller? If you're one of the first five members to email us with the double secret answer, you'll win a special Zoo prize pack!
Congratulations to last month's winners: Melanie R., Indianapolis; Ava C., Indianapolis; Rachel C., Indianapolis; Christine K., Indianapolis; Angela D., Indianapolis; and our wildcard winner, Melanie A., Clayton. |
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| Don't miss out |
Sept. 17
Hispanic Heritage Fiesta • Noon-4pm
presented by Indiana Donor Network |
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Oct. 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29
ZooBoo • 2-7pm
presented by Central Indiana Honda Dealers |
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Oct. 9
Purchase your members-only
Breakfast with Santa tickets • Starting at 8am
Call 317-630-2046 to buy. Space is limited! |
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| Special thanks |
Click here to view a complete list of Indianapolis Zoo sponsors! |
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Operating Hours
Through Sept. 4
9am-5pm, Monday-Thursday;
9am-7pm, Friday-Sunday
Sept. 5–Oct. 31
9am-4pm, Monday-Thursday;
9am-5pm, Friday-Sunday
Open until 7pm on ZooBoo days
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The Indianapolis Zoo empowers people and communities,
both locally and globally, to advance animal conservation. |
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| Photo credits: Child swinging at piñata, Shawn Knapp; "The Pretty One" orangutan painting, Gretchen Meinzen; dogfish sharks, Dan Boyd; child and walrus, Tabby McLain; lion cub, Ronald Shimanek. |
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Special Thanks to our Official Sponsors:
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Coca-Cola
Official Beverage |
Hendricks Regional Health
Sponsor of Zoo Babies |
Ray's Trash
Official
Recycling
Partner |
Franciscan Physician Network
Official Hand Sanitizer Stations |
Markey's
Preferred Audio Visual Provider |
Unilever
Official Ice Cream |
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