Every year in late May, the racing world’s focus turns towards Indianapolis.
As the Indy 500 unfolds over Memorial Day weekend, hundreds of thousands will head to the Motor Speedway and millions more will watch on TV. This so-called “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” might be a premier event of international renown…but it is far from the only race in town.
The annual Zoopolis 500 tortoise race takes place on the final Wednesday before Memorial Day at the Indianapolis Zoo. The “Greatest Spectacle in Tortoise Racing” may not be as flashy, fast or famous as the Indy 500, but it has been one of the zoo’s most popular events for a number of years.