Tropical Nights
Zoobilation presented by Citizens Energy Group
Zoobilation 2026 guarantees to be the event of the year!
Zoobilation presented by Citizens Energy Group is a premier Indianapolis event and the biggest party for animal conservation in the city! Thanks to our friends at Bose McKinney & Evans, LLP, we’ll have another outstanding evening featuring rocking musical groups dispersed throughout the Zoo. And of course, Zoobilation wouldn’t be complete without premium wine, festive specialty drinks and a multitude of fantastic restaurants serving up exquisite cuisine. A ticket to Zoobilation is the hottest ticket in town!
Zoobilation tickets go on sale February 3 at 9am and they will sell out quickly!
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General Admission tickets: $275 for Zoo members and $300 for non-members.
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Premium Experience tickets: $575 for Zoo members and $600 for non-members.
- (Limit 4 tickets at member price per person, limit 8 tickets total per person)
- Priority parking
- An arrival gift
- Private access to the air-conditioned “Canopy Cafe” in the Ascension St. Vincent Dolphin Pavilion
- Specialty themed food, beverages and activities
Tickets on sale February 3 at 9am
Indianapolis’ most anticipated event of the year takes place on Friday, June 12, 2026, beginning at 5:30pm with the Premium Experience presented by Ice Miller LLP and followed by general admission from 7pm to Midnight.
For this single luxurious night, the Zoo’s familiar landscape of incredible animals and exhibits will be transformed with the rhythms of live music as well as the alluring scents of premium foods and beverages — providing the perfect party atmosphere. Our guests will indulge on premium wine, festive specialty drinks and exquisite cuisine served by a multitude of fantastic restaurants. Zoobilation is the hottest ticket in town!
The Midwest’s largest black-tie fundraising event, Zoobilation is also a party with a purpose, supporting the Zoo’s animal conservation mission. The Zoo’s largest single-day fundraiser, Zoobilation helps fund the care of the Zoo’s nearly 1,400 animals and 48,000 plants as well as its global conservation initiatives.
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ENJOY AN EVENING OF PURE INDULGENCE THAT’S JUST STEPS AWAY FROM THE CITY’S CENTER.
In 2026, Zoobilation will celebrate its 39th year. Zoobilation guests will sample the finest culinary creations from Central Indiana’s most popular restaurants, all vying for Zoobilation’s coveted people’s choice and blue-ribbon awards. Plus, attendees will sip cocktails, wines and other drinks, with beverages and served at 15 public bars — all set amid the Indianapolis Zoo’s amazing animals and exhibits!
As the sun sets on the city, attendees can dance into the darkness to rocking music presented by Bose McKinney & Evans LLP, with live entertainment featured on multiple stages throughout the Zoo.
Zoobilation History & Conservation Mission
Zoobilation was first held in 1986 at the home of Herb Simon, where just a few hundred guests gathered to support the Indianapolis Zoo and celebrate its good work. In the past quarter-century, the event has ballooned in attendance and prominence.
As a privately operated, nonprofit organization that receives no direct tax revenue, the Indianapolis Zoo relies on fundraisers like Zoobilation to help advance its animal conservation mission.
We’re tremendously grateful to all our partners who return year after year to support our Zoo and our mission.
Slow down and savor all Zoobilation’s amenities as a Premium Experience guest. Beginning at 5:30pm, the Premium Experience offers early access to the full event as well as other exclusive benefits, including opportunities to interact with some of the animals the fundraiser supports. Additionally, you’ll receive priority parking, an arrival gift and access to the air-conditioned “Tortoise Tavern” inside the Ascension St. Vincent Dolphin Pavilion.
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THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS
| Title Citizens Energy Group | Official Weather Stations FOX59/CBS4 | Corporate Gift Bag Performance Tire Service Company | |
| Premium Experience Ice Miller LLP | Main Stage KeyBank | Photo Booth Wise Financial | Northwestern Mutual | Event T-Shirt Lucas Oil |
| Entertainment Bose McKinney & Evans LLP | Entry Plaza Stage Indiana Farmers Insurance | Official Hotel JW Marriott | Souvenir Gift Orbital Installation Technologies |
| Arrival Carpet Moser Consulting | Flights of Fancy Stage BMO Harris Bank | Beverage Molson Coors Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits | Sunglasses Valeo Financial Advisors, LLC |