Stories tagged with "Indianapolis Zoo"

Tourism officials, out-of-town visitors reduced spending by indystar

Indianapolis — Tourism officials spent less on advertising this summer, and out-of-town visitors spent less, according to data released Thursday by the Indianapolis... – Nov 13, 2009 at 1:07 AM in Business

Indianapolis tourism grows despite budget cuts by Tom Spalding

Despite a 32 percent decrease in money spent on advertising, Indianapolis leaders report tourism rose during the summer, although visitors here spent less. The return on... – Nov 12, 2009 at 9:15 AM in Business

Brightpoint president on foot today for charity by Tom Spalding

J. Mark Howell’s is walking to work today — about 28 miles — to raise awareness for United Way of Central Indiana. Howell, an executive with Indianapolis-based... – Oct 28, 2009 at 8:19 AM in Business

Kindness led to a calling by Dan Mcfeely

Founder of bat havens is among finalists for coveted Indianapolis Prize Amanda Lollar was selling furniture in Texas when a tiny, injured bat changed her life. She was walking to... – Oct 08, 2009 at 1:14 AM in Marion County

Weddings going green by Tj Banes

Billy Idol topped the charts with his 1982 release “White Wedding,” but more brides today are opting for a green wedding. From the registry to the reception, couples... – Sep 03, 2009 at 7:54 PM in Living

Yes, we'll rally 'round the charities by indystar

Take 11 area charities trying to get by in tough economic times, add in a driving competition worth a top prize of $10,000, and what do you get? Last weekend’s fifth annual... – Aug 13, 2009 at 8:42 PM in Cathy Kightlinger

Best bets by indystar

Classical Mystery Tour Where: Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the gate for adults; $10 in... – Jul 23, 2009 at 8:13 PM in Entertainment

Valuable advice by Amy Bartner

Finding great deals isn’t just a good idea these days, it’s a necessity. So we asked Candace Barnes, a mother and writer of the Frugal Indy blog (www.frugalindy .com),... – Jun 15, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Shopping & Fashion

Zoo is green every day of the year most recent comment by Lesalina

I’ve become obsessive about unplugging... – Mar 17, 2009 at 12:44 PM

Conner Prairie sees rise in visitors in 2008 by Carrie Ritchie

In the face of a tanking economy that pushed attendance down at other area attractions, admissions rose 6 percent last year at Conner Prairie, thanks in part to people like Melisa... – Feb 14, 2009 at 1:46 AM in Metro

You animal, you most recent comment by taranicoal

They are just like people! Except, animals... – Feb 12, 2009 at 6:05 PM

Zoo will invite big, fast cats by Diana Penner

Cheetah exhibit to open in 2010; aim will be education, conservation Watch out, Danica Patrick and Scott Dixon — IndyCar drivers might not be the fastest cats in town over... – Feb 10, 2009 at 1:23 AM in Metro

Indy zoo plans cheetah exhibit for 2010 by Diana Penner

The Indianapolis Zoo plans to open a cheetah exhibit during Memorial Day weekend in 2010. Michael Crowther, chief executive officer of the zoo, said work has begun on the linear,... – Feb 09, 2009 at 4:22 PM in Metro

15 sharks at Indianapolis Zoo die after maintenance error most recent comment by ELBorbah

Oceannair – Here I come! YUM! – Jan 21, 2009 at 3:12 PM

Skimmer offline; 15 sharks die at Indy zoo by Vic Ryckaert

Fifteen bonnethead sharks in the Indianapolis Zoo's popular Oceans exhibit died Monday when a routine maintenance procedure went wrong.A cleaning system released too much ozone... – Jan 20, 2009 at 7:32 PM in Communities

Mural painted by Lilly employees sets record by indystar

Eli Lilly and Co.‘s efforts last May to paint a mural eight football fields long on Madison Avenue between Raymond Street and Terrace Avenue have made it into the Guinness... – Dec 08, 2008 at 12:31 PM in Business

Indy's bear market by indystar

Temperatures Wednesday in the mid-40s might have seemed downright balmy for a pair of Alaska natives living at the Indianapolis Zoo.K’etnu and Kiak, the 10-month-old Alaskan... – Dec 04, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Communities

Friends forever by indystar

Age: 5 months.Breed: Domestic shorthair.Sex: Male.Description: Snaggletooth was injured on the chin as a kitten and while he has completely healed, his canine teeth have come in... – Nov 28, 2008 at 2:20 AM in Communities

Friends forever by indystar

Age: 6-7 months.Breed: Collie mix.Sex: Male.Description: Shea is a sweet little guy with a smooth collie structure and personality. This little boy is a handsome charmer who... – Nov 21, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Communities

Friends Forever by indystar

Age: 1 to 2.Breed: Domestic shorthair.Sex: Female.Description: Rachel is a delightful orange torbie. She has a little torbie kitten who is also looking for a home. They would make... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:10 AM in Communities