Enjoy fabulous food and fine wines while benefitting the Indianapolis Zoo! Join us at the Twenty-seventh Annual Elegant Vintages International Wine Auction presented by Busey Bank for an evening when the lights will be dimmed, the wine will flow, gourmet cuisine will be served and paddles will be raised to support the Zoo’s conservation mission.

Both an intriguing silent and a spirited and impressive live auction will give you the opportunity to take advantage of offerings from outstanding private cellars, one-of-a-kind art, exquisite chef-prepared dinners, custom vacations and more, all while enjoying a multi-course gourmet dinner with exceptional wines.

Your generosity at the Auction will benefit a world-class zoo that protects nature and inspires people to care for our world.

We are excited to announce that the Conrad Indianapolis, one of the most elegant venues ever to host the Auction, will once again present the 2025 event. Its exceptional cuisine and outstanding service will make this a night to remember. Mark your calendar for March 15, 2025. You do not want to miss this event!

But to make this happen, we need your help now! You can further assist the Zoo by making or arranging for the donation of one or more Auction items. Fine wine is, of course, the focus of this event, and we have auctioned off numerous exceptional wines from some of the finest cellars in the Midwest. We would love to count your cellar among them. If you’d like to donate some of your own “elegant vintages” we can assure you they will find good homes in fellow wine-lovers’ collections. 

The Auction can’t happen without you. Be creative and dig deep. We need you!

Some of the most sought-after Auction lots are gourmet dinners at restaurants or private homes (the donor’s or the bidder’s) with wine provided by the donor. This is a chance to really show off your cellar! But donations need not be limited to wine. Every year attendees have the opportunity to bid on outstanding vacation packages, art, jewelry, wine tastings, event tickets, sports packages, collectibles and other unique experiences.