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The Dolphin Adventure Dome
 It’s 30 feet in diameter, 12 feet high and completely submerged. What is it? It's the Dolphin Adventure Dome, which is something truly unique – the world’s first fully submerged underwater dolphin viewing experience. When visitors are standing in the Dome, their feet are actually 17 feet underwater! The Dome floor stands 10 feet above the bottom of the 27-foot deep main dolphin performance pool. Then the Dome itself is 12 feet high, meaning that it's roof is five feet under the surface of the pool. From this one-of-a-kind perspective, both dolphins and humans have a whole new way of looking at each other.
 Access to the Dome is through two “tunnels” that lead into the Dome from the lower level Dolphin Adventure Gallery. The sides and tops of both the tunnels and the Dome are made up of clear acrylic panels several inches thick, allowing a nearly 360 degree view of dolphins in their world. The Dome is open for all Zoo visitors during regular operating hours. Visitors may also view some award-winning educational videos on large digital screens as they enter and exit the Dome that contain some fascinating information about dolphins in the wild and at the Indianapolis Zoo.
 The Dolphin Gallery and Dome are not only highlights for daily Zoo visitors, but they can be rented for evening special events, including parties, dinners, meetings, or even weddings! Click here for more information about one of the most exciting facility rental venues anywhere!
The underwater Dolphin Adventure Dome is made possible through the generosity of the Marmon Family.
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