Alright, let’s face it. Indiana gets pretty cold in the winter. What is there to do to help us forget that chilly fact? A visit to the incredible Oceans exhibit at The Indianapolis Zoo might do the trick!

The Indianapolis Zoo began construction on its original location in 1962; it opened to the public in 1964.

Indianapolis Zoo/Facebook The zoo was a huge hit, and soon enough, it outgrew its first home. In 1988, The Indianapolis Zoo re-opened in its new and current home, where millions of people have come to witness different creatures from all over the planet.

In 2005, the world-famous dolphin exhibit opened, and in 2007, the Oceans Exhibit was born.

Indianapolis Zoo/Facebook The exhibit is one-of-a-kind and state-of-the-art, with literal hundreds upon hundreds of ocean critters present to observe.

The Oceans Exhibit is proud to have the largest shark pool in the United States, where guests can spend time petting docile dogfish sharks.

Indianapolis Zoo/Facebook The exhibit features other sea-dwelling critters besides those who are beneath the water.

Skip the winter chill this season and instead spend some time with adorable sea lions and precious penguins.

Indianapolis Zoo/Facebook There’s a little something for everyone here, whether land or sea be your preference.

The Indianapolis Zoo also features a breathtaking dolphin viewing dome 17 feet underwater.

Indianapolis Zoo/Facebook These playful little fellas are eager to show off their new tricks. The Dolphin Pavilion hosts numerous shows per day for curious guests.

There are other creatures of the tropics to see at the Indianapolis Zoo outside of Oceans.

Indianapolis Zoo/Facebook Feast your eyes on gorgeous birds from near the equator, and check out the various shows at different enclosures held during the day by zookeepers.

Come face-to-face with incredible land mammals found in tropical regions and rainforests.

Indianapolis Zoo/Facebook Explore the jungles of planet earth and come face-to-face with a beautiful, fully-grown tiger. You won’t see any of these amazing animals in the cold Indiana winters anywhere else!

Indianapolis Zoo a little too far away to reach right now? You can check out the Oceans Exhibits’ internet tours here! It’s not quite like the real thing, but it sure is intriguing and could keep you busy for an afternoon.

Indianapolis Zoo/Facebook

The zoo was a huge hit, and soon enough, it outgrew its first home. In 1988, The Indianapolis Zoo re-opened in its new and current home, where millions of people have come to witness different creatures from all over the planet.

The exhibit is one-of-a-kind and state-of-the-art, with literal hundreds upon hundreds of ocean critters present to observe.

The exhibit features other sea-dwelling critters besides those who are beneath the water.

There’s a little something for everyone here, whether land or sea be your preference.

These playful little fellas are eager to show off their new tricks. The Dolphin Pavilion hosts numerous shows per day for curious guests.

Feast your eyes on gorgeous birds from near the equator, and check out the various shows at different enclosures held during the day by zookeepers.

Explore the jungles of planet earth and come face-to-face with a beautiful, fully-grown tiger. You won’t see any of these amazing animals in the cold Indiana winters anywhere else!

Have you ever seen the Oceans Exhibit at Indianapolis Zoo before? Was the dolphin dome amazing? Tell us about it in the comments!

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