Indianapolis has quite a few claims to fame if we’re gonna be honest here. It’s the heart and soul of the Midwest, we think, and there’s so much to do, see, and experience that it can be tough to even know where to begin. For example, the Indianapolis Children’s Museum is quite literally the biggest museum of its kind in the world, and the Indianapolis Zoo is the site of so much wonder and magic that you’ll have a tough time packing everything into just one day. Can’t make it out to visit in person? No worries: the Indianapolis Zoo offers free animal livestreams on its website so you can watch some of your favorite critters 24/7 – and for free!

The Indy Zoo is an amazing place full of wonder and awe.

Indianapolis Zoo/Facebook It’s home to more than 3,800 animals encompassing more than 320 species (and subspecies).

It’s a place for everyone to come learn about the amazing world around us, and it certainly makes for one of the best day trips in Indiana.

Indianapolis Zoo/Facebook You won’t believe all the animals you can see while you’re here. Explore creatures from very distant lands, like cheetahs, sloths, dolphins, and so many more.

Of course, should you feel the urge to check out some of these wonderful animal friends without making the whole day a trip to Indy, no worries: the Indianapolis Zoo offers up some wonderful - and free! - live streams for your viewing pleasure.

Indianapolis Zoo/Facebook We’re not even sure which one is our favorite; there are several to choose from, like the penguin cam.

Fans of big cats will fall in love with watching the day-to-day lives of the zoo’s gorgeous tigers.

Indianapolis Zoo/Facebook It’s especially magical when there are cubs. We’re pretty sure baby ANYTHING is precious… even baby apex predators (all together now: aww).

Other critters you can keep an eye on include macaws, macaques, and grey seals.

Indianapolis Zoo/Facebook These webcams offer intimate glances at the daily lives of these beautiful animals. Watching them just doing their thing instills a strange sense of wonder, and we could probably kill a whole day just watching the cams.

Naturally, if you enjoy the cams and would like to support the Indianapolis Zoo, you can always get a membership.

Indianapolis Zoo/Facebook Alternatively, you could simply come out and spend a whole day here. We promise you’ll love it (and so will the kids).

To check out the Indianapolis Zoo’s fascinating animal livestreams and see what your favorite animals are doing right this very moment, be sure to check out the official Animal Webcams page on the zoo’s official website.

Indianapolis Zoo/Facebook

It’s home to more than 3,800 animals encompassing more than 320 species (and subspecies).

You won’t believe all the animals you can see while you’re here. Explore creatures from very distant lands, like cheetahs, sloths, dolphins, and so many more.

We’re not even sure which one is our favorite; there are several to choose from, like the penguin cam.

It’s especially magical when there are cubs. We’re pretty sure baby ANYTHING is precious… even baby apex predators (all together now: aww).

These webcams offer intimate glances at the daily lives of these beautiful animals. Watching them just doing their thing instills a strange sense of wonder, and we could probably kill a whole day just watching the cams.

Alternatively, you could simply come out and spend a whole day here. We promise you’ll love it (and so will the kids).

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