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Educator Appreciation Day!

At the Indianapolis Zoo, we value all you do to educate students about the world around them. Come enjoy a day at the Zoo on us: March 22, 2025! Perks include free admission for you plus $15 admission for up to 6 guests. Registrations opens later this month!

Educator Resources & Programs: Educators in a workshop
Professional Development
2024-2025 Animal Enrichment Challenge Student Presentations
When:

April 9 & 15, 2025, 9AM – 12PM

Cost:

$50 per team (each team can have up to 5 students)

Animal enrichment materials and activities are a key component of keeping animals healthy at the Zoo. Enrichment objects come in all shapes, sizes and smells and are designed to stimulate natural behaviors and engage an animal’s body and brain. In this program, educators (grades 3-12) will learn more about the enrichment program at the Zoo and discover how their students can create their own animal enrichment ideas. The Animal Enrichment Challenge aligns with both the Indiana Academic Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.

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