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| Member eNews • December 2016 |
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| Nights of holiday magic and lights! |
Christmas at the Zoo presented by Teachers Credit Union and Donatos
Nov. 25-27, 30; Dec. 1-4, 7-11, 14-23, 26-30 • Festivities from 5-9 pm • Zoo opens at noon
Surround yourself with the magic and beauty of the holiday season as the Indianapolis Zoo hosts an annual holiday tradition, Christmas at the Zoo presented by Teachers Credit Union and Donatos! The Zoo is open from noon to 9pm Wednesday to Sunday, with event activities starting at 5pm. Come out early to grab a great parking spot, see some animals and watch as the lights come on to transform the Zoo into a winter wonderland. Read more ... |
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| Thanks to our sponsors! Christmas at the Zoo presented by TCU and Donatos: Holiday LED Lights presented by Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St. Vincent; Santa's Workshop presented by Chick-fil-A; We Three Trees presented by Central Indiana Honda Dealers and Santa's Tropical Paradise Scavenger Hunt presented by USA Insulation of Indianapolis. |
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A big thank you to everyone who shared images of their favorite two- and four-legged friends and family members in their Halloween finest! The votes have been tallied, and this year's winner is Smiling Lobster in a Pot by Eric Breiner. Congratulations — a Zoo prize pack is coming your way!
Thank you all for your creativity and enthusiasm. We'll choose another Zoo Costume Contest champion next year. Start thinking about your costume! |
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| Give a year of high-flying adventure this holiday! |
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| Give us your best shot! |
Calling all photographers: Do you have an incredible image of our animals from a recent Zoo visit? We are searching for a fabulous fan photo to feature as the centerpiece in an upcoming issue of the Indianapolis Zoo Magazine. Submit your photo now and our editors will narrow the field down to five. Then keep an eye on our Facebook page and future editions of our Member eNews for the chance to vote for your favorite!
The image that receives the most votes will be featured as an 11-by-17 pullout poster in the Spring+Summer issue, and the photographer will receive a Zoo prize pack plus a copy of the magazine. Get the details! |
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| Attention, artists! |
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Naturally Inspired Paint Out
Applications due by March 1
We're looking for artists! Each spring, the Zoo invites a group of 15 juried artists to make art on grounds during the Naturally Inspired Paint Out Day. This signature Zoo event is a great opportunity for an artist to showcase his or her talent in front of thousands of Zoo patrons while also supporting the Zoo's mission of animal conservation. Find out more... |
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| Help grow the Giving Tree |
 When most of us think of our children on Christmas Day, we envision them running to the Christmas tree to see what Santa left. Unfortunately, not all children wake up at home on Dec. 25 to gifts under the Christmas tree. Some children wake up to the sights and sounds of a hospital, and Christmas just doesn't feel the same.
Through the Giving Tree program, every child in Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St. Vincent receives a gift on Christmas Day. Gifts are collected during the holidays and handed out to children throughout the year for birthdays, end-of-treatment parties and as rewards or recognition for how well a child has handled a medical procedure.
You can help, and participating is simple! From Nov. 25 through Dec. 22, select a tag from the Giving Tree in the Zoo Gift Shop, purchase the item listed on the tag, and place the unwrapped donation in the box provided. It's easy!
Giving Tree items include:
- Children's books
- Crayons
- Stuffed animals
- Activity books & craft kits
For more information, call the St. Vincent Foundation at 317-338-7193. |
| What can you do to save wild things and wild places? |
This holiday season, consider giving a gift to the planet. The Winners and Finalists of the Indianapolis Prize are an elite group of scientists who are making a difference for our natural world. They are on the front lines of animal conservation and have devoted their time, talent and passion to protecting, preserving and sustaining our planet's wildlife populations.
Champions for Our Planet was created to connect you with these dedicated men and women who are turning the tides from extinction to hope. This online guide offers you the opportunity to join many of the most accomplished wildlife conservationists of our era by directly supporting their projects and organizations. Join them in changing the future. Read more ...
Special thanks to our sponsors BKD LLP and Johnson Grossnickle + Associates.
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| I wonder ... |
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Whether terrestrial or aquatic, frogs have what it takes to survive freezing temperatures and live to hop another day. What's their secret? In some species, like the wood frog, a high concentration of glucose in their vital organs acts as an antifreeze. While the frog will be partially frozen and appear to be dead, its organs can begin to function again as soon as the frog thaws.
What animal fact are you wondering about? Keep those questions coming! Yours just might get answered in a future issue! |
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| Do you have what it takes to be a Zoo Teen? |
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We are looking for responsible, reliable and enthusiastic students between the ages of 14-18! The Zoo Teen program provides teenagers from Central Indiana the opportunity to meet new people, learn job skills and gain a better understanding of how a world-class zoological facility functions. Spots are limited, and those selected are required to attend trainings in the spring. For more information, call the Volunteer Services office at 317-630-2041 or visit IndianapolisZoo.com.
Please note: Application packets must be received no later than Dec. 31, 2016. Applicants should be at least 14 years old as of that date. |
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| In the know |
Members are the heartbeat of our Zoo, and we want to pause and say thank you for being you! Thank you for making us your zoo. We see you enjoying the Flamingo Mingle, spending quality time with Mila,  taking in the Dolphin Presentation or trying to remember which lion cub is which.
We've enjoyed spending 2016 with you, and look forward to growing and sharing all the new experiences that 2017 has in store for us. Thank you, and happy holidays! |
| What's growing on? |
Forcing bulbs for off-season bloom
Perhaps you have some spring-flowering bulbs that you just haven't managed to plant yet. Or maybe you are already dreaming of the sight and fragrance of flowers that you won't be seeing outside for months. There is a way you can still make use of those crocuses, hyacinths and narcissus (daffodils) and have blooms inside this winter and early spring through the forcing of bulbs. Read more ... |
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| This photo is not faked! |
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| Special thanks to Shari Gray |
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 November issue, we were watching TV! We hope you dropped off some electronics and other items on Power Recycling Weekend.
This month, we're celebrating our love of the holidays, and our love of holiday love! Did you know we have mistletoe bundles hanging on ground during Christmas at the Zoo? In fact, we have a bundle of mistletoe hanging out in this email! Can you find it and click through for this month's Double Secret question?
Congratulations to last month's winners: Allie W., Indianapolis; Angela M., Fishers; Mika L., Columbus; Jennie K., Brownsburg; Andrea M., Columbus; and our wild card winner, Meredith S., Fishers! |
| Don't miss out |
Christmas at the Zoo presented by Donatos and Teachers Credit Union
Nov. 25-27, 30; Dec. 1-4, 7-11, 14-23, 26-30 • Festivities 5-9pm • Zoo opens at noon
Closed Christmas Eve & Day; New Year's Eve & Day |
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MEMBERS ONLY: Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 3 & 10 • 10am-noon • SOLD OUT |
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Elegant Vintages Nineteenth Annual International Wine Auction
presented by Fifth Third Private Bank
March 25 • Conrad Hotel Indianapolis • Tickets on sale now |
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SAVE THE DATE!
Zoobilation 2017: Tropical Adventure
presented by Indianapolis Power & Light Company
June 9 • Tickets on sale Feb. 1 |
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| Special thanks |
Click here to view a complete list of Indianapolis Zoo sponsors! |
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Operating Hours
Through Nov. 23
9am-4pm Wednesday-Sunday
Nov. 25-Dec. 30 plus
Dec. 19-20, 26-27
Noon-9pm Wednesday-Sunday
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Day, New Year's Eve and Day. Christmas at the Zoo festivities begin at 5pm.
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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: Pakak in snow, Fred Cate; Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center and Christmas lights, Michael Grider; child and Christmas lights, Jason Wright; child in lobster costume, Eric Breiner; giraffes, Erin Pugh. Collage under 'In the Know': boy and girl in gardens, Angela Mott; boy and orangutan, Angela Ruiz; father and child in gardens, Rachel Schmidt; child and flamingo, Elaine Kegley; girl and meerkat, Stephanie Kirstein; girl and warthog, Hillary Rudolphi; girl and orangutan, Adrienne Watts; boy and tiger, David & Amanda Baker; Plain entrance, Erica Scholl; ZooBoo girl and spider web, Stephanie Quick; boy and tiger, Jill McCoskey. Girl and lion cub, Shari Gray. |
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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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