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Elephant Care Adventure
Learn about what it takes to provide excellent care for African elephants!
Elephant Care Adventure
Experience a day in the life of an elephant at the Indianapolis Zoo!
In this program, participants will go behind the scenes and explore the elephant barn, learn about the herd, meet one of the elephants—and even help choose an item that enriches the elephant’s day in a special way.
All participants must be at least 6 years old, and children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a paid adult participant.
When:
- March 1 – May 22, 2025 – Saturdays & Sundays at 10:45am
- *There will be not be an Elephant Care Adventure on April 5, 6, 12 or 13
- May 23 – June 29 – Friday-Sunday at 10:45am
Cost:
- Zoo members: $68 per participant
- Nonmembers: $75 per participant (does not include Zoo admission)
Elephant Care Adventures Gift Certificates!
Elephant Care Adventure FAQs
All participants must be at least 6 years old. No one under the age of 6 will be allowed to attend this experience. This includes infants.
Children ages 6-13 must be accompanied by a paid adult participant for the duration of the program.
Your total adventure will be around 30 minutes.
No, touching an elephant is not a component of this experience.
Guests are welcome to take photos, but no flash photography or video are permitted. Guests must stay in the area designated by Zoo staff while taking pictures.
We make every effort to make all Animal Adventures accessible to all guests. Please contact edustaff@indyzoo.com prior to registering to discuss accessibility.
Participants should check in 5 minutes prior to the start of the experience. Look for an Animal Adventures check-in sign outside of the Kangaroo Crossing habitat near the Crossing Café.
We require 48 hours’ advanced notice for any refunds or rescheduling requests for Animal Adventures.
No requests for changes or refunds will be honored after this time. If you do not attend on your scheduled date or cancel within the required time frame of your Educational Program date, no refunds will be issued. Please read program details and requirements closely before signing up to ensure all participating members of your party meet any age or height requirements.
If the Zoo must cancel a program due to low registration, animal well-being or weather, you will be notified by phone and sent an email. You will have 14 days from that notification to reschedule your event to a future date. If you do not reach out to reschedule within this period, you will be issued a refund and are welcome to rebook on your own at a time convenient for you.