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Evansville’s Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden
Cultivating connections between people and nature that inspire action for our planet happens naturally at Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden. Encounter hundreds of animals representing species from around the globe in Indiana’s first zoo.
Located on 45 scenic acres on Evansville’s northwest side, we think you’ll enjoy being immersed in its natural beauty. From the South American rain forest of Amazonia to the Children’s Enchanted Forest, and the rolling hills surrounding Lake Victoria, connecting people with the natural world is mission accomplished when you visit Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden.
Become a member of Mesker Park Zoo for unlimited visits, exclusive events, and the chance to support wildlife conservation. Don’t miss out – join now!
UPCOMING Mesker Park Zoo EVENTS
DAILY EXPERIENCES:
Giraffe Feedings: 11am – 3pm (weather permitting) $$
Tram Tours: 10am – 4:30pm (weather permitting) $$
Keeper Penguin Presentation: 10am and 3pm
Penguin Feedings: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm $$
Wildlife Carousel: 10am – 4pm $$
Budgie Walkabout: 10am -4pm $$
Gift Shop: 9am – 5pm
Rainforest Grill: 9am – 4pm
MESKER PARK ZOO NEWS & STORIES
Our Sumatran Tiger, Luna!
By: Shannon Irmscher, Animal Curator There’s a new sub-species of tiger at Mesker Park Zoo! You may remember our Amur tiger Nuri went to the…
The Return of the Rhinoceros to MPZ
By: Leigh Ramon, Animal Curator The first Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros (GOH) came to Mesker Park Zoo (MPZ) in 2001. We then housed GOH until 2023…
Orchid Escape!
Written By: Misty Minar, Botanical Curator With the opening of Amazonia in 2008, Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Garden added a warm, tropical rain forest…
Mesker Welcomes Endangered Toads
Zoos Saving Species: Puerto Rican Crested Toad Written By: Shannon Irmscher, Animal Curator The Puerto Rican crested toad (PRCT) was once plentiful on Puerto Rico…
Successful Three-Banded Armadillo Birth
In December, we celebrated with you all the first-ever birth of a Three-banded armadillo in Mesker’s history. Mother, Pallina, and her “pup” are currently cherishing…
