Until Holiday Magic Returns to the Zoo!

women taking selfie at zoobilation event

TICKETS FOR ZOOBILATION 2025 GO ON SALE FEBRUARY 4, 2025 AT 9AM

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.

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 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 Sign at zoo entrance

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.

Indy Zoobilation at night
Enjoy the Indulgences of Zoobilation’s Premium Experience!
PREMIUM EXPERIENCE

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 “Chimpanzee Central Lounge” inside the Ascension St. Vincent Dolphin Pavilion.

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

CONTACT ZOOBILATION

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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
Wells Fargo
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
Republic National Distributing Company
Sunglasses
Valeo Financial Advisors, LLC