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| Member eNews • October 2017 |
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| Calling our ZooBoo Crew! |
ZooBoo
presented by Central Indiana Honda Dealers
Oct. 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29 • 2-7pm
Discover all the wild, new ways to celebrate fall — from spooktacular activities to amazing animals and pumpkins galore! ZooBoo presented by Central Indiana Honda Dealers is bigger than ever before, with additional days and the all-new experience of Pumpkin Town presented by Macy's inside the Bicentennial Pavilion.
There will be a mirror maze inside the Candy Corn Factory presented by Metro PCS and cute critters in Jack's Barn! You'll encounter a friendly witch and get crafty at Pumpkin School. There will be music, dancing and everyone's favorite Pumpkin Bowling presented by Universal Windows Direct. Plus, there's more Halloween fun to discover throughout the Zoo! Read more ...
Remember: For the safety of all guests, masks and full makeup are only allowed for children ages 12 and under.
Let's talk candy
Allergy-friendly snacks are available and we proudly only provide items that are palm-oil free, contain certified sustainable palm oil or are produced by a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO),
which is working to make orangutan-friendly palm oil products readily available.
The choices you make can impact the lives of wild orangutans. Palm oil is in high demand these days, causing the destruction of the rainforests orangutans and many other animals call home. Fortunately, there are efforts underway to encourage sustainable growing practices, and you can help! You have power as a consumer!
Buy responsibly: Palm oil is in hundreds of everyday items, and choosing products that contain certified sustainable palm oil sends a message to companies around the globe that these efforts matter!
The Indianapolis Zoo is committed to promoting the production of sustainable palm oil to help keep orangutan habitats safe and the local economy stable. Use this list as a guide when purchasing your candy this Halloween. Thanks for helping us in this important effort! |
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| Members get more! |
Members-only ZooBoo preview
Oct. 5 & 6 • 1-2pm
The Bicentennial Pavilion will be transformed into the whimsical village of Pumpkin Town, where Mayor Jack bestows fun all around. To get to know this awesome new addition to the ZooBoo experience, members get in one hour early on Thursday and Friday Oct. 5-6! Be among the first to explore and enjoy!
No reservations necessary! Just bring your current membership card and be ready for fun! |
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Member Costume Contest
This costume contest is wild!
Say cheese ... or roar ... or woof! We're looking for the next Zoo Costume Contest champion — is it you?
Take a picture of you or a family member (two- or four-legged) dressed in your favorite Zoo-inspired costume, and we'll put the top contestants up for a vote in the November eNews. Just email your entries to membership@indyzoo.com, post it on the Zoo's Facebook page, tweet it or post it on Instagram using #IndyZooBoo by Oct. 9. Bragging rights and a Zoo prize package are on the line! |
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| Get your tickets early - they sell out fast! |
Members-only Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 2 & 9 • 10am-noon •
Reservations open 8am on Oct. 9
Be lively and quick to sign up for this hugely popular members-only event! Join us for a fun-filled morning of holiday cheer, live music, time with Santa, crafts, cookie-decorating and more. This fun, family breakfast will sell out quickly! Tickets are $24.95 for adults and $17.95 for children. Be sure to call the Membership office at 317-630-2046 starting at 8am on Oct. 9 to order! |
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| I wonder ... |
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Closer than you might think. When scientists sequenced the genome of an Amur tiger, they discovered that it shared 96 percent of its genes with the domesticated house cat. If they are genetically so wild, how did cats end up domesticated at all? Recent DNA testing of ancient cats suggests that it was all the cat's idea (isn't it always?). Unlike dogs, which humans domesticated intentionally to do specific jobs, it seems that wild cats likely followed the rodents to early human settlements and decided to stick around. Since that time, the cat's genetics have changed very little. Your tabby still has a lot of tiger in him — but, unlike a tiger, he is a good addition to your household.
What animal fact are you wondering about? Keep those questions coming! Yours just might get answered in a future issue!
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| Take The Challenge at home or in school |
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Indianapolis Zoo partner Riley Children's Health is excited to bring Hoosier families and schools Change the Play, the popular health, fitness and nutrition program developed by physician experts and Andrew Luck, quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts. |
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As a family: The Change the Play Kids Club is a club built just for kids. As a member, all kids will receive an awesome membership kit and monthly emails with information about activity and nutrition, as well as tips and videos from legacy member Andrew Luck!
In School: Are you ready for The Challenge? Change the Play offers an eight-week challenge for elementary and middle-school classes with the opportunity to win one of four prize packs of health, fitness and education items valued at $2,500. Sign your class up today!
This promotion ends Nov. 10! |
| In the know |
It's almost ZooBoo time again, friends!
This year, we're adding a whole new layer of fun and excitement to the event we all love. In the Bicentennial Pavilion, Pumpkin Town presented by Macy's will magically appear!
There you'll find cute critters (including cats and rats!), monster music, crafts, a mirror maze and much more! Because we know you're excited to explore this new space, we're letting members into Pumpkin Town one hour early on the opening days — Sept. 5 and 6! |
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Get here at 1pm on those days, present your current membership card at the entrance to Pumpkin  Town and enjoy members-only access until 2pm. It's just one way we like to show our members our appreciation. Thank you for your support!
See you there! |
| Book your Alaska dream vacation! |
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 from June 27 to July 8!
Make a downpayment by Nov. 15 and pay off the vacation over four months!
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 family's summer now! Contact Jennifer Barker at jbarker@indyzoo.com or 317-630-2014, or get more details here.
But hurry — spaces are going fast and the deadline for signing up for our special Zoo package is Nov. 15! |
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| Plan your visit now! |
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| Thank you, Duke Energy! |
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The Zoo would like to recognize and thank Duke Energy for their generous funding that will allow us to host hundreds of students from five different underserved counties in Indiana. The students will attend educational programs led by Zoo staff, as well as explore the Zoo as a part of a field trip experience. Over the past year we have been working with the teachers to prepare for their students' visits, including participation in Zoo-led professional development. Thank you, Duke Energy, for your support of the Zoo and the community! |
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| Fall bulbs for spring bloom |
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This is the right time to get going on planting your spring blooming bulbs! Planting bulbs in the fall is an easy way for you to create an extra spectacular flower display next spring through early summer. There are a variety of bulbs to plant in the fall that will look quite good for you year after year. You can also choose reliable perennial spring bulbs for smaller plants. Even those can give you a great show when planted in masses. Here is a list of bulbs that we have had good luck with over the years in the Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens. Read more ... |
| This photo is not faked! |
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| Special thanks to Jillian Oliver |
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 September issue, we looked for a very well-dressed bird! Did you find the penguins?
For this month's Double Secret contest, we're looking for a man who soared above the field last year. In saving species, he was tops! He has been credited with bringing multiple species back from the brink of extinction. You can say he's a "Prized" friend of the Indianapolis Zoo (and animals!). Can you find this conservation pioneer? 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: Kathryn E., Indianapolis; Lynette G., Indianapolis; Elizabeth T., Plainfield; Elana F., Carmel; Shannon W., Elwood; and our wild card winner, Dianah B., Lebanon. |
| Don't miss out |
Oct. 5 & 6
Members-only new ZooBoo preview! • 1-2pm
Pumpkin Town presented by Macy's in the Bicentennial Pavilion |
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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 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: red panda, Carla Knapp; ZooBoo decorations, Erik Markov; baby orangutan Mila, Emily Wilson; ZooBoo family, Erik Markov; Amur tiger, Fred Cate; kids in ZooBoo face standees, Shawn Knapp; child with lion, Jillian Oliver. |
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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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