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Zoobilation presented by Citizens Energy Group
Traffic Notice
The sold-out 2025 Zoobilation guarantees to be the event of the year! The Zoo is excited to welcome you and share some important information to help make your experience the best it can be.
Zoobilation is a rain or shine event. There will be no cancelation or refunds. In the event of inclement weather, guests will be directed to designated Zoo shelters.
If you have not heard, June 13 will be a busy night for Downtown Indianapolis, especially with the Indiana Pacers in the NBA finals (Go Pacers!). Additionally, events at Victory Field and Everwise Amphitheater will have the White River State Park area bustling with energy and excitement. That will bring big crowds eager to enjoy the fun.
Washington Street will have some lane restrictions near the entrance/exit to the Zoo in both directions. Eastbound traffic will be restricted to one lane after the Zoo exit to Schumacher Way. Westbound traffic will be restricted to one lane just west of White River Parkway North. Delays are possible, and we encourage you to plan your route as you arrive and depart.
Check our social media for additional traffic updates impacting Zoobilation as they become available.
TICKETS FOR ZOOBILATION 2025 ARE SOLD OUT
Indianapolis’ most anticipated event of the year takes place on Friday, June 13, 2025, 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.
Tickets are sold out and the waitlist is full.
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ENJOY AN EVENING OF PURE INDULGENCE THAT’S JUST STEPS AWAY FROM THE CITY’S CENTER.
In 2025, Zoobilation will celebrate its 38th 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 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.
For more Zoobilation information, please complete the contact form below.
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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 Arrival Gift IBJ/Inside Indiana Business |
| 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 Indianapolis Marriott Downtown | 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 |