Indianapolis, Indiana
The Indianapolis Zoo is a triple-accredited institution located in White River State Park, combining a zoo, an aquarium, and a botanical garden. It is a leader in animal conservation, notably through the Indianapolis Prize, the world's leading award for animal conservation.
Highlights include the Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center, where visitors can observe primates interacting with a high-tech environment. The zoo offers up-close encounters with dolphins, elephants, and other species in habitats designed to mimic their natural environments.