Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis Travel Guide

Getting There

• Public Bus

  From downtown Indianapolis, head to the nearest bus stop located at the corner of S Meridian St and E Washington St. Take bus route 8 (Washington St) towards the west. Stay on the bus for about 15-20 minutes. Get off at the stop near W Washington St & S Belmont Ave. From there, walk west on W Washington St for about 10 minutes until you reach the Indianapolis Zoo located at 1200 W Washington St.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, rent a bike from one of the bike-sharing stations around downtown Indianapolis. Head west on W Maryland St, then turn left onto S West St. Follow S West St until you reach W Washington St. Turn right on W Washington St and continue straight for about 1 mile until you arrive at the Indianapolis Zoo at 1200 W Washington St. There are bike racks available at the zoo for parking your bike.

• Walking

  If you are staying in downtown Indianapolis, you can walk to the Indianapolis Zoo. Start at the Indiana State Capitol building and head west on W Washington St. Continue straight for about 1.2 miles. You will pass by several shops and restaurants. The zoo will be on your left at 1200 W Washington St. The walk takes approximately 25-30 minutes.

• Ride-sharing Services

  You can use ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft. Open the app on your smartphone and set your destination to 'Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222.' The pickup points in downtown are usually at popular locations such as Monument Circle or near your hotel. The ride typically takes around 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic.