LOU’S VIEWS: 2012 A&E favorites
With so much to choose from, it’s impossible to say what was best. Instead, here are some of my favorites of the year.
Indianapolis Zoo
Articles
Zoo building impressive fundraising record
The Indianapolis Zoo has reeled in $25 million of the $30 million it’s seeking for a capital campaign that will pay for a new orangutan facility, among other projects.
Katie Betley throws herself into community service
Whether she’s working with the Indianapolis Zoo, the United Way of Central Indiana or Butler University, Katie Betley is a constant presence in civic circles, a whirling dervish of volunteerism and can-do spirit.
Zoo breaks ground on $21M orangutan exhibit
Indianapolis Zoo officials are hoping to finish strong on the organization's largest fundraising effort since the zoo moved to White River State Park in 1988.
Indy Zoo gets $2M gift for planned orangutan center
The Indianapolis Zoo said Thursday it that it received a $2 million gift toward its planned orangutan center from the family foundation of hotel developer Dean White.
Polar bear researcher wins top conservation prize
The Indianapolis Prize, administered by the Indianapolis Zoo and given every two years, claims to be the world’s richest individual award for animal conservation.
LOU’S VIEWS: Indy Zoo’s new ‘Flights of Fancy’ area soars
What’s new at the Zoo. Plus thoughts on “Forever Sung” and “Antigone.”
Indy Zoo donates $91K for elephant conservation
The zoo said the parking fees it collected on Super Bowl Sunday and the days leading up to the February game have been sent to the Tarangire Elephant Project in Tanzania.
Zoo extends hours as warm weather brings big crowds
Zoo officials say the zoo will be open an extra hour, until 5 p.m., through this week to accommodate the visitors coming out during the early spring warmth as many area school districts are on spring break.
Zoo launches $30M campaign to build orangutan center
Construction on the International Orangutan Center would start in August, with the opening set for Memorial Day weekend in 2014.
Backers seek support for 2-mile streetcar line downtown
Downtown Indianapolis Streetcar Corp. said a circulator route between downtown and the Indianapolis Zoo in White River State Park might cost $20 million to $25 million to build and equip.
LEADING QUESTIONS: Zoo’s top dog aims to inspire
How does the Indianapolis Zoo aspire to save the world? What has its CEO learned from past mistakes? Michael Crowther has answers.
LOU’S VIEWS: Old favorites still satisfy
This week, some top picks from Indianapolis museums’ and attractions’ permanent collections
LOU’S VIEWS: Race to Indianapolis Zoo’s new cheetah exhibit
Cheetahs: Race for Survival” is a terrific addition to the Indianapolis Zoo, even though its primary selling point—speed—can’t
actually be seen.
Indianapolis Zoo opening new cheetah exhibit
The $2 million exhibit opens Saturday featuring five of the fastest animals on land.
Indianapolis beats Louisville on visitors, but not space
Together, the Kentucky International Convention Center and the Kentucky Exhibition Center offer cavernous space. However,
Indianapolis is attracting more guests.
Indianapolis Zoo blames crowd drop on bad weather
The zoo says it drew 1.05
million visitors during 2009, down from 1.1 million in 2008.
Indianapolis Zoo attendance clipped by weather, economy
Indianapolis Zoo attendance is down in 2009, but poor weather may be to blame as much as the weak economy.
New Circle Centre display promotes Indy attractions
A formerly lifeless stretch of wall on the northern edge of Circle Centre mall is now an engaging tribute to three of the
city’s most notable attractions.
Indianapolis Zoo won’t be only not-for-profit to benefit from coupon book
After several years of supporting the Indianapolis Zoo with the proceeds from its “Discover Indy” Savings Book,
Delphi Specialty Publications Inc. will give to different charities.