Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens050

At the Indianapolis Zoo families can watch and interact with dolphins as they swim in the world's only submerged underwater dolphin dome, get up close and personal with rhinos, watch young elephants as they play, ride a carousel or the Kombo family coaster, and splash in a water playground.

Zoo admission also includes access to the White River Gardens, 3.3 acres of interior and outdoor gardens featuring thousands of flowers in bloom during springtime - accompanied by a butterfly exhibit in the Hilbert Conservatory.

The zoo's summer camps are open to children ages five to 14.

Birthday parties for kids ages two to 12 can be held at the zoo - seasonal themes are available, as are "add-ons" like face painting. Call 317.630.2035 for more information, or to book a date.