The Indianapolis Zoo has acquired two small properties west of the facility’s existing 64-acre footprint and earmarked them for possible future use. The contiguous parcels at 1502 W. Washington ...

Visitors to the zoo just west of downtown Indianapolis were told to seek shelter about 9:30 a.m. Sunday after the cheetah escaped from its primary holding area.

The land was purchased in late 2024. IBJ Photo The Indianapolis Zoo has acquired two small properties west of the facility’s existing 64-acre footprint and earmarked them for possible future use.