Join us on June 9, 2023 with a ticket to Zoobilation presented by AES Indiana. It will be a wild encounter you won’t soon forget!
Indianapolis’ most anticipated event of the year takes place on the second Friday in June, 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.
All Zoobilation guests must be 21 or older. General Admission tickets are $275 for Zoo members (limit four) and $300 for nonmembers (limit four). Premium Experience tickets are $575 for members (limit four) and $600 for nonmembers (limit four). All tickets are nonrefundable.
In 2023, Zoobilation will celebrate its 36th 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 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, 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 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 “Wild Times Lounge” inside the Ascension St. Vincent Dolphin Pavilion.
For more Zoobilation information, please complete the contact form below.
Enjoy delicious cuisine from these participating restaurants, who donate ALL of their food and time to participate in Zoobilation! Thanks to these 2023 participants. (* denotes new participant)
1830 Chophouse
47 & Poplar*
Ali’i Poke
Arni’s Restaurant
Blondie’s Cookies
Boba & Everything
Boozee Bundts*
Byrne’s Grilled Pizza
Chicken Scratch*
Classic Cakes
Clean Eatz
Convivio Italian Artisan Cuisine
Cretia Cakes
Dipt Pretzels*
Eddie Merlot’s
Indie Coffee Roasters
Jack’s Donuts
King Dough
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
Matt the Miller’s Tavern
Nada
Nameless Catering Company
Open Kitchen Restaurant
Pizza & Libations
Pots & Pans Pie Co.
Punkin’s Pies Sweet Treats
Rare Brew
Rathskeller Restaurant
Rick’s Café Boatyard
Schakolad Chocolate Factory – Zionsville
Simple Taste Specialty Bakery
Slapfish
Social Cantina
Spoke & Steele
Sun King Brewery & Spirits
SweetCakesbyRonda
Taste of Innova Wings + Greens
Taxman Brewing Co.
Vanilla Bean Bakery
Yats
The night will be filled with the sounds of live entertainment presented by Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. Schedule TBA.
Download our Zoobilation App today! Features include the event map, with restaurant and specialty bar locations, entertainment schedule and stage locations, sponsor den and table locations plus so much more. On the night of the event, you’ll also be able to vote for your favorite restaurant to win the People’s Choice Award.
The app is available now for:
Android » https://bit.ly/3gn4zlh
iPhone » https://apple.co/3pxEqEt
Hotel information coming soon!
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We are happy to provide additional information to help you plan your Zoobilation 2023 experience! Please fill out our contact form.
Title
AES Indiana
Premium Experience
Ice Miller LLP
Entertainment
Bose McKinney & Evans LLP
Arrival Carpet
Moser Consulting
Official Weather Stations
FOX59/CBS4
Main Stage
Google Cloud
Entry Plaza Stage
Indiana Farmers Insurance
Flights of Fancy Stage
BMO Harris Bank
Corporate Gift Bag
Performance Tire Service Company
Photo Booth
Wells Fargo
Wise Financial | Northwestern Mutual
Official Hotel
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
Beverage
Molson Coors
Republic National Distributing Company
Restaurant Coupon Book
Denney Companies
Premium Experience Arrival Gift
IU Health Plans
Corporate Ticket Pick-Up
CareSource