Zoolala

Ooolala, this was my first Zoolala (thanks to Unilocal) and it was «An Arctic Affair» that I will never forget. The Indianapolis Zoo Associate Council and Zoolala event management staff sure know how to throw a party!
A few very important details:
For those that don’t know (I didn’t). This event is hosted by the Zoo’s Associate Council and is a fundraiser to help support the Zoo’s mission and programs. This year the event raised forty three thousand dollars for the Indianapolis Zoological Society!
The fun stuff:
Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! I must have brought my appetite like these animals because I devoured plates of delicious Teriyaki Skirt Steak & Mac n’ Cheese served by the Colts Grille. I didn’t stop there. I completely took advantage of the beautifully presented hand passed hors d’oeuvres. My personal favorites from the night included the Smoking Goose Puff Pastry & Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Parfaits. Somewhere in between I enjoyed several freshly shucked oysters from Oceanaire (very fresh & very delicious). The night ended with a Donatos Pizza Bar! Goodness night, there were so many tasty food offerings. I loved that new items kept being introduced at different times throughout the evening. I was thinking about eating before we came because I didn’t know what to expect. I am thankful I came hungry because we left full.
So much booze! Everywhere you looked there was something boozy going on. To your left there was a mixology cocktail throw down between 5 of Indy’s top mixologists. I personally enjoyed Jason Foust (North End BBQ) Nussbaums Delight concoction the most. I loved the flavors in the infused vodka and the addition of peppercorns provided a nice note to the drink. Then, to your right, specialty themed drinks were being made like the Frost Bite & White Lady. These drinks weren’t skimpy on the alcohol I personally would have liked a little less. To bring balance to the boozy mix, Sun King rounded out the night with its three friends Osiris, Wee Mac, and Cream Ale.
You have to burn off some of those food & drink calories, right? My husband and I hit the dance floor. DJ Lockstar brought down the house playing all our favorite jams! I felt like I was back in college again, so much so, I brought back several of my famous dance moves that had been locked up tight. They were just waiting to be released back into the «wild.» Perfect setting. Thank you DJ Lockstar!
Notes:
Everything is included in your ticket price including parking. Bring cash to tip the bartenders. I would highly recommend taking Über or they have shuttle services to and from hotels in the area. Safety first.
My husband and I both agreed we need to have more nights like this one. It was nice to get all fancy and make new friends while supporting a great cause. Hands down great event and I am so thankful to Unilocal for giving us the opportunity to experience it. Now, I can’t wait to not only return to Zoolala but experience other Zoo events as well.