It’s the largest and most anticipated black-tie fundraiser in Indianapolis, drawing thousands of people annually for an adventurous evening of amazing entertainment and delicious delicacies from 70 of the area’s top restaurants.
Tickets for Zoobilation 2014 presented by Indianapolis Power & Light Company go on sale at 9am Feb. 3 exclusively on the Indianapolis Zoo’s website, and the event always sells out fast. Now in its 28th year, this premier philanthropic gala will take place from 7pm to midnight June 13, and the Zoo will be closed that day in preparation for another unforgettable evening.
The theme for Zoobilation 2014 is Rock Your Orange: Party For the Orangutans in honor of the spectacular new International Orangutan Center. Zoobilation will roll out the orange carpet to introduce these great apes in style. Guests will enjoy an elegant evening with exclusive access to the Center and its orangutan residents just three weeks after its May 24 public debut. Party goers will also sample a diverse selection of food and beverages from some of Central Indiana’s best eateries while enjoying live entertainment from some of the area’s hottest acts presented by Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. Restaurants compete for the coveted blue ribbon awards as well as the People’s Choice Award presented by ChaCha. A limited number of guests can upgrade their ticket to enjoy the Premium VIP Experience presented by the Scott A. Jones Foundation and ChaCha. From 5:30 to 7pm, VIP guests will receive exclusive benefits including priority parking, an arrival gift, full access to the air-conditioned Oasis Lounge in the Dolphin Adventure Gallery and more.
Attire is black-tie and all guests must be 21 or older. General admission tickets are $250 (limit four) for Zoo members, $275 for non-members and $300 after March 1. Premium VIP Experience tickets are $450 (limit four) for Zoo members, $475 for non-members and $500 after March 1. Tickets are non-refundable. For reserve table packages, call 317-630-2188.
Zoobilation attendees will experience the party of the year while supporting the Zoo’s mission of advancing animal conservation. Last year, this lavish evening raised $1.6 million to help fund the care and feeding of the more than 2,000 animals and 16,000 plants in the Zoo’s collection. The event also supports the Zoo’s global animal conservation initiatives.