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August 4, 2011
Animals Beat the Heat Askari cooled off in the hyena exhibit pond. Have you found yourself enjoying your air conditioner more than usual this year?  Most zoo animals don't have access to air conditioning, but they have many strategies to cope with this summer's hot, humid weather. At the top of the list is shade.  On hot days, most creatures will lounge in a shady spot, but a few, like the giraffes, seem unperturbed by the high temperatures and remain in the hot sun. Some animals enjoy taking a dip.  Kemala the tiger has thrilled zoo guests with graceful leaps into her pond.  Askari the hyena has been spotted swimming in the exhibit's water feature, and the swamp monkeys are never far from their stream. Sleep is the ultimate escape from the heat.  Many animals will take an afternoon siesta, arising in the evening when the mercury falls.  Strangely enough, on the hottest day of the summer, Riley the honey badger was sleeping in the hot sun rather than the shade - perhaps he is just being true to his African roots! Of course, during extremely hot weather, zoo keepers are extra vigilant about providing fans, spray misters, extra water, and access to indoor quarters for the animals. We also want to keep you cool - watch for spray misters along zoo pathways.  It's our job to keep you and the animals as comfortable as possible. Riley the honey badger napped in the sun despite the extreme heat. No shade, no problem -- if you're a giraffe.   Ride for One Token on Mad Mondays Ride for just one token every Monday in August during Mad Mondays! Enjoy the Train Boat, Carousel, and Sky Safari for one token per rider instead of the regular price of two tokens every Monday in August (August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29).  Tokens cost $1 each.  The Pony Ride is not included in this promotion. Ride passes are not valid for this discount.  There is no limit to the number of rides that may be ridden on Mad Mondays. Read more about zoo rides here, and plan a trip on Monday! Ride the Sky Safari, Train, Boat, or Carousel for just one token every Monday in August.	Coming Up Mondays in August Mad Mondays - Ride for 1 token! Aug. 15 - Sept. 15 Visit The Children's Museum in Indianapolis FREE - MEMBERS ONLY Sept. 1 Drive You Wild Golf Outing Tues. & Wed. in September Storytime Sept. 10 - Oct. 1 Fall Zoo School Sept. 21 Zoo Volunteer Training Oct. 9 Zoo Closes for the Season October 14-16, 20-23, 27-31 Wild Zoo Halloween Click for event details and mark your calendar! Hours The zoo is open every day, including holidays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. until October 9, 2011. Admission Prices $13.00 for adults $8.50 for children age 2-14 $10.50 for seniors age 60 and over Babies age one and under and Zoo Society Members are admitted free. Helpful Links Renew Your Zoo Membership Renew for 2 years and save $10! Adopt-an-Animal The perfect gift for Mom, Dad, or anyone! Make a Donation You too can make a difference at the Zoo by making a donation. Member Change of Address Have you moved?  Update your membership information to continue receiving our mailings.

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