Indianapolis Perfect Summer Night Getaway Is the Indianapolis Zoo

By Maura Giles 

Indianapolis, IN - Indianapolis’ perfect summer night getaway can be found at the Indianapolis Zoo Thursday evenings, July 16 through August 20. The Zoo invites visitors to “Play Into the Night” while enjoying the hottest sounds in town at the Animals and All That Jazz concert series. Concerts run from 5:30-8:30pm, and all animal exhibits will remain open until 7pm on concert nights. These always popular concerts are free for Zoo members and included with regular Zoo admission.

This summer, Animals and All That Jazz is returning with a hotter lineup than ever.  This season’s outstanding group of talented jazz superstars includes:
• July 16 – Sizzlin’ Gregg Bacon with Goldie & Exquisitely Yours (Lowe’s will also
be at the Zoo on July 16 to host a “Build and Grow” station for young guests.)
• July 23 – Lonnie Lester
• July 30 – Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra
• August 6 – Harvey & The Bluetones
• August 13 – Orquesta Bravo
• August 20 – Bill Lancton Coalition & Horns

Thursday nights at the Zoo will be entertaining for all ages. Guests can visit with friends, dance the night away at the most unique jazz venue in town, and take a break from the concert festivities to enjoy the animal exhibits without the usual daytime summer crowds.

Prizes will be given away from the Indianapolis Jazz Club, Jazz Kitchen, Chatterbox Jazz Club, Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, Jazz City Radio, and the Indianapolis Zoo during the intermissions.

Children will be entertained by animal exhibits, hip mascots, the playground and Kroger Splash Park (open until 7pm). Also, Zoo members will enjoy a different free ride special each night from 5pm to 7pm.

Seating for the event is open. Guests may gather around a picnic table or bring their own lawn chairs. For dinner, Café on the Commons will be open with Zoo favorites such as hot dogs, nachos and hamburgers. There will also be a barbecue buffet, and taco, salad, and chili bars, as well as special desserts and additional offerings. As with any Zoo visit, guests are asked to refrain from bringing in personal food and drinks. Guests don’t have to worry if a few clouds roll in—the concert will move to the Party Pavilion in inclement weather.

Music and animal fans alike won’t want to miss out on a chance to enjoy live music and special festivities at one of Indianapolis’ favorite spots! Invite family and friends and come “Play Into the Night” with the Indianapolis Zoo.

Located in White River State Park downtown, the Indianapolis Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the American Association of Museums as a zoo, aquarium and botanical garden. The Indianapolis Zoo will empower people and communities, both locally and globally, to advance animal conservation. Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things.

To view Indianapolis Zoo’s web page on Zoo and Aquarium Visitor, go to: http://www.zandavisitor.com/forumtopicdetail-19-Indianapolis_Zoo