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Originally a separate facility that was a collaboration between the Indianapolis Zoo and the White River State Park, today the White River Gardens is part of the Zoo’s new guest entry experience that creates a total immersion into nature from the very first steps inside the Zoo.
Jul 1, 2019 · The White River Gardens are adjacent to the Indianapolis zoo and included in the price. If you enjoy being outside and viewing plants,flowers, landscaping you'll love this visit.
This 3.3-acre landmark botanical attraction combines the best of gardening ideas, plant information, art and inspirational design. Enjoy beautiful and colorful flowers, trees and shrubs, playful sculptures, fountains and more. Learn more about some of the featured garden areas below.
White River Gardens is a botanical garden located at White River State Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Established in 1999, the gardens are managed and operated by the Indianapolis Zoo. In 2021, White River Gardens' 3.3 acres (1.3 ha) was home to nearly 50,000 plants of more than 3,000 species.
White River Gardens includes a family nature center with mild interaction with animals (a king snake, box turtle) and an annual exhibit area for butterflies that is typically open from mid-March to the 2nd week of September.
- 1200 W Washington St Indianapolis, IN 46222
200 South Capitol Avenue, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225-1063. 317.262.3000. Located at White River State Park, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first attraction to be triple-accredited as a zoo, aquarium and botanical garden. The Zoo opened the world's largest Orangutan Center in 2014.
In 2021, White River Gardens covered an area of 3.3 acres and housed nearly 50,000 plants of over 3,000 species. The complex features a conservatory, fountains, water features, outdoor gardens, a dining and event facility, and 1.5 miles of paths.
Sep 26, 2013 · Indianapolis Zoo’s White River Gardens: A Hidden Gem in the heart of Downtown Indianapolis. At White River Gardens there are more than 3.3 acres containing over one thousand plant varieties.
Indianapolis Zoo. Exotic animals and lush gardens. From dolphins to orangutans and elephants to macaws, you can experience five core biomes of the world at one of the leading players in global animal conservation. The Zoo now incorporates the White River Gardens and the tropical conservatory.
White River Gardens is a botanical garden situated in the White River State Park in Indianapolis, Indiana. The garden was established in 1999 and is managed and operated by the Indianapolis Zoo.
