Animals of every shape and size were packed up and transported to the new Indianapolis Zoo in November 1987.
Animals of every shape and size were packed up and transported from the old zoo at George Washington Park near Keystone Avenue and 30th Street, to the new one near White River State Park in November 1987.
WRTV reporter Linda Lupear was there as a few of the animals embarked on their journey across town. Unfortunately, Lupear didn’t get to see any zoo headliners like lions, tigers and bears. Instead, her report focused on alpacas, llamas and even a pig named Sadie. The move from the 25-acre Indianapolis Zoo at George Washington Park was a long time coming. Originally opened in 1964, the zoo featured more than 500 animals. But space was tight.
In 1979, zoo director Roy Shea told WRTV’s Ken Nelson that the Indianapolis Zoo was the smallest in the nation for a city the size of Indianapolis. Nelson reported that moving to White River State Park was a remote possibility. 1979: Indianapolis Zoo faces uncertainty But in less than 10 years, the animals were on the move to where they still call home today.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
1987 Buick Grand National was made to be Kevin Hart's 'Dark Knight'Kevin Hart's 1987 Buick Grand National features Blackwing power and a wild exterior. Check it out at SEMA.
Read more »
Man convicted of 1987 murder fights for new trial after discovery of recently-uncovered police reportsMore than 30 years after he was convicted of murder, Dwayne Brooks is hoping the discovery of recently-uncovered police reports are his ticket to freedom.
Read more »
Kevin Hart's 1987 Buick GNX 'Dark Knight' Features The V6 From A Cadillac ATS-V | CarscoopsHart says he already owns a GNX that he wants to keep like a piece of art. This one, meanwhile, is to play with
Read more »
This Jacked Up 1987 Buick Electra Is A Cheap Way To Get Noticed | CarscoopsThis Jacked Up 1987 Buick Electra Is A Cheap Way To Get Noticed | Carscoops carscoops
Read more »
PHOTOS: Black bear makes debut at the Houston Zoo🐻This bear! 🥰 -- PHOTOS: Black bear makes debut at the Houston Zoo🐻 - KPRC2 houstonzoo HoustonZoo Houston Texas zoo bear
Read more »