Girl shaking fins of a dolphin at the Indianapolis Zoo
Zoo-More Experiences

Dolphin Meet & Greet

Come Behind The Scenes And Get Up Close With One Of Our Amazing Dolphins!

After enjoying reserved seating during one of the Zoo’s scheduled Dolphin Presentations, participants will be led to the back pools of the Ascension St. Vincent Dolphin Pavilion, where they will have the opportunity for a quick animal interaction.

Each guest will get a double “high-five” from one of the members of the dolphin pod! 

guest shaking fins with dolphin in water at the Indianapolis Zoo
When:
  • Available year-round during a Zoo visit:
  • Christmas at the Zoo Dolphin Meet & Greet Schedule (Nov. 23, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025)
    • 4:45pm Daily
  • January 6 – February 29
    • 2:15pm Daily
    • Additional 12:15 program added on MLK day (Jan. 20) and President’s Day (Feb. 17)
  • March 1-31
    • Monday-Friday at 10:15am & 2:15pm
    • Saturday & Sunday at 2:15pm
Cost:
  • $20 per participant (does not include Zoo admission)
  • See age requirements for children and adult participants below. All participants must have a Dolphin Meet & Greet ticket in addition to your Zoo admission for the day of your visit.
Participant Requirements:

All participants must be at least 6 years of age and stand at least 3 feet, 6 inches (42 inches) tall.

Participants under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a paid adult Dolphin Meet & Greet participant.

One paid adult Dolphin Meet & Greet participant must accompany every five youth participants under the age of 10. 

For everyone’s safety, children under the age of 6 cannot be brought into the Dolphin Meet & Greet area.

Dolphin swimming
Gift Certificates

Give the gift of a fin-tastic experience! Each gift certificate is valid for one Dolphin Meet & Greet experience.