Family Fun
Event Announcement
Indianapolis
Zoo
Lions, Tigers, Bears and Dolphins!! Oh my!!
5p- Society is happy to announce that the host families have secured the Indianapolis Zoo as the Family Fun Event.
About the Zoo
At the Indianapolis Zoo,
you can have three times the fun as this Zoo was the first institution
to become triple accredited as a Zoo, botanical garden and aquarium.
Originally established as a children's zoo, the Indianapolis Zoo began
with less than 200 animals in its collection. Thanks to the tremendous
community support the Zoo has received throughout the years, the 64-acre
campus is now home to more than 2,000 animals
and 16,000 plant specimens. Also a part of the Indianapolis Zoo, the
White River Gardens contains more than 16,000 plants, including both
native and exotic species, many of which are rare or historic in value.
The Gardens also include a glass-enclosed conservatory,
outdoor design gardens, water garden, numerous artistic fountains and
features, a wedding garden for ceremonies and receptions and 1.5 miles
of winding paths and walkways. Some of our feature exhibits at the
Indianapolis Zoo include our underwater dolphin
viewing dome, shark touch tank and the Simon Skjodt International
Orangutan Center. The Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center opened
in May 2014 and currently is the home of eight orangutan. This exhibit
and structure has been crafted specifically to
meet the physical, social and intellectual needs of orangutans.
The mission of the Indianapolis Zoo is to empower people and communities, both locally and globally, to advance
animal conservation.
From recycling cans, cardboard and manure, to
increasing the population of African elephants and rare iguanas, here's
a taste of what the Indianapolis Zoo is doing to ensure the continued
conservation
of the natural world and wildlife across the globe.
The Indianapolis Zoo …
- Purchases 100 percent of its electricity generated from clean, renewable energy sources.
- Recycles cardboard that rivals the weight of six adult elephants and pallets that equal the average combined height of 98 giraffes.
- Is the Tarangire Elephant Projects' largest contributor helping to protect the fastest growing population of African elephants on the continent by keeping their migration routes open and free of poachers.
- Helped establish and support the International Iguana Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that brings all interested parties together and dispenses funding for relevant conservation field studies.
- Was one of the first institutions to participate in the Species Survival Plan® (SSP).
- Awards the biennial $250,000 Indianapolis Prize, the largest individual monetary award for animal conservation in the world.
- Offers online tips to help everyone make a difference in our natural world.
- Participates in Seafood Watch, a program designed to raise consumer awareness about the importance of buying seafood from sustainable sources.
About the Event
There will be information about signing up to attend the outing with the Conference Brochure. The Conference Brochure will be available in late February, early March. There will be a $10.00 per person fee to attend the zoo that you can add to your registration. The Zoo personnel will need a final count 2 days before the event, so unfortunately no late add ons. Children and Adults with Cri du Chat Syndrome will be FREE to enter the zoo. Lunch will be included thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Indy Pit Crew and friends!!
Questions??? Please contact Laura at the 5p- Society office at director@fivepminus.org
