xZOOberance Spring Festival!

After a long Indiana winter, we could all use a little xZOOberance! We’ve expanded our annual spring festival to feature 16 days of fun with activities running from noon-4pm on event days only.

Need a place for the kids to safely blow off steam and overcome a little cabin fever? The Bicentennial Pavilion will be buzzing with live music and dancing, along with spring-centric art and fun activities.

Inside the Busy Bee, express your creativity with our spring-themed crafts and even make colorful enrichment items for our animals to enjoy.

Seeking your next epic photo op? Look for larger-than-life flowers, humming birds and pinwheels. Snap a family photo at our beautiful Fly with the Butterflies photo op. And, of course, don’t miss encounters with animals, including goats and chickens.

Outside, you can stretch out with some animal-inspired yoga! Can you balance on one leg like a flamingo? Or spread your wings like a macaw? Meet Polly Pollen & her sister Honey and learn to do the bee dance, then try your hand at a game of Pollen Toss.

With this much to see and do, there’s no question: It’s time to say sayonara to winter and ring in the season we’ve all been waiting for.

Blooming Bites:

UNWIND WITH A BEVERAGE AND A SNACK!

We’re offering a fresh, seasonal menu with a variety of options perfect for your spring outing!

Satisfy your hunger with a beefy burger, BBQ sandwich or grilled brat. Or enjoy delicious sweet treats and snacks like Bavarian pretzels and a snack pack filled with cheese cubes, grapes, meats and crackers.

Also, adults can enjoy craft beer, wine and hand-crafted cocktails created especially for our event by Hotel Tango.

View The Menu and Schedule

Music and Entertainment:

xZOOberance will feature a unique lineup of acts during each of the 16 days.

At the main stage under the Bicentennial Pavilion, a variety of talented performers will keep you engaged and entertained. Over at the center stage near Café on the Commons, backyard karaoke with Uncle Frank and Aunt June is sure to have you smiling and singing along!

All concerts and entertainment are included with Zoo admission.

Daily Schedule

THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2023

11am-3pm - Backyard Karaoke with Uncle Frank and Aunt June
Noon - Goat Chat
2pm - Chicken Chat

FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2023

11am-3pm - Backyard Karaoke with Uncle Frank and Aunt June
Noon - Goat Chat
Noon-4pm - Kid Kazooey
2pm - Chicken Chat

SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2023

11am-3pm - Backyard Karaoke with Uncle Frank and Aunt June
Noon - Goat Chat
Noon-4pm - Cathy Morris
2pm - Chicken Chat

SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2023

11am-3pm - Backyard Karaoke with Uncle Frank and Aunt June
Noon - Goat Chat
Noon-4pm - Circle City Bucket Drummers
2pm - Chicken Chat

THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2023

11am-3pm - Backyard Karaoke with Uncle Frank and Aunt June
Noon - Goat Chat
2pm - Chicken Chat

FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2023

11am-3pm - Backyard Karaoke with Uncle Frank and Aunt June
Noon - Goat Chat
Noon-4pm - Cathy Morris
2pm - Chicken Chat

SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2023

11am-3pm - Backyard Karaoke with Uncle Frank and Aunt June
Noon - Goat Chat
Noon-4pm - Circle City Bucket Drummers
2pm - Chicken Chat

SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2023

11am-3pm - Backyard Karaoke with Uncle Frank and Aunt June
Noon - Goat Chat
Noon-1pm - Ballroom Roustabouts
1-4pm - Kid Kazooey
2pm - Chicken Chat

THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2023

11am-3pm - Backyard Karaoke with Uncle Frank and Aunt June
Noon - Goat Chat
2pm - Chicken Chat

FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2023

11am-3pm - Backyard Karaoke with Uncle Frank and Aunt June
Noon - Goat Chat
Noon-4pm - Kid Kazooey
2pm - Chicken Chat

SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2023

11am-3pm - Backyard Karaoke with Uncle Frank and Aunt June
Noon - Goat Chat
Noon-4pm - Circle City Bucket Drummers
2pm - Chicken Chat

SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2023

11am-3pm - Backyard Karaoke with Uncle Frank and Aunt June
Noon - Goat Chat
Noon-4pm - Cathy Morris
2pm - Chicken Chat

THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023

11am-3pm - Backyard Karaoke with Uncle Frank and Aunt June
Noon - Goat Chat
2pm - Chicken Chat

FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2023

11am-3pm - Backyard Karaoke with Uncle Frank and Aunt June
Noon - Goat Chat
Noon-4pm - Cathy Morris
2pm - Chicken Chat

SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023

11am-3pm - Backyard Karaoke with Uncle Frank and Aunt June
Noon - Goat Chat
Noon-1pm - Ballroom Roustabouts
1-4pm - Kid Kazooey
2pm - Chicken Chat

SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2023

11am-3pm - Backyard Karaoke with Uncle Frank and Aunt June
Noon - Goat Chat
Noon-4pm - Circle City Bucket Drummers
2pm - Chicken Chat

Date: March 23 - April 6, 2023

Time: 12pm-4pm

Location: Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 West Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46222.

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