Zoobilation 2019 - Indianapolis Zoo

Description

Tickets for Zoobilation 2019 are now sold out!

Steps away from the city’s center, you can spend a Night in the Jungle during Zoobilation presented by Indianapolis Power & Light Company. This single luxurious night is Indianapolis’ premier black-tie fundraiser and the biggest party for animal conservation in the state!

Indy’s most anticipated event of the year begins with the Premium Experience presented by Ice Miller LLP at 5:30pm followed by general admission from 7pm to midnight.

For its 33^rd year, the theme for Zoobilation is a Night in the Jungle to celebrate the arrival of the Zoo’s newest animals, sloths and snakes. Species including reticulated pythons, green mambas and two-toed sloths are native to lush, exotic forests in different regions of the globe, offering endless inspiration for attendees’ animal-themed formal attire.

More than 5,000 guests will sample the finest culinary creations from 70 of 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 presented by Republic National Distributing Company and served at 15 public bars — all set amid the Indianapolis Zoo’s amazing animals and exhibits!

As the sun sets on the city, party goers 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 is also a party with a purpose! As a privately operated, nonprofit organization that receives no direct tax revenue, the Indianapolis Zoo relies on fundraising events like Zoobilation to help advance its animal conservation mission. The Zoo’s largest single-day fundraiser, Zoobilation helps provide food and care to the Zoo’s 1,200 animals and 47,000 plants, as well as funding for local and international conservation efforts. In 2018, we raised a record $2.5 million to support animal conservation.

Premium Experience

Want to make your trek through the jungle even more wild?

Slow down and savor all Zoobilation’s amenities as a Premium Experience guest. Beginning at 5:30pm, the Premium Experience presented by Ice Miller LLP 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 Venom Lounge in the St. Vincent Dolphin Pavilion.

For more Zoobilation information, please complete the contact form below.

Zoobilation History

Zoobilation is an event 30-plus years in the making.

The very first Zoobilation was held in 1986 at the home of Herb Simon, where just a few hundred lucky 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. In 2018, more than 5,500 guests raised a record $2.5 million to help advance animal and environmental conservation efforts globally and locally.