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Evansville's Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden

Evansville, Indiana City Zoo

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  • One of our Sifaka Lemur's in Lemur Forest
    Sifaka Lemur's in Lemur Forest
  • Rhino
    Indian One-Horned Rhino romping in Rhino Reserve at the Kley Building
  • Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
    Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
  • Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
    Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
  • Tiger
    Amur Tiger Nuri in Asia Valley
  • Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
    Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
  • Beliza, Clouded Leopard, Amazonia
    Beliza, our female Jaguar located in Amazonia
  • Caimen
    Cuvier's dwarf caiman enjoying the waters in Amazonia
  • Komodo Dragon
    Komodo Dragons at Komodo Cove in the Kley Building
  • Franklin and Wednesday the Bactrian Camels in Asia Valley
    Franklin and Wednesday the Bactrian Camels in Asia Valley
  • Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
    Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
  • Red Panda
    Red Panda cuteness at the Discovery Center

Zoo Open 365 Days A Year!

  • Hours: 9am - 4pm
    • Services, Amenities, Daily Schedule»

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    • March – October Rates

      Adults: $11.00
      Children (age 3-12): $10.00
      Children 2 and Under: Free

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Evansville’s Mesker Park Zoo

Connecting people with the world around them happens naturally at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. Your visit to Indiana’s first zoo offers a worldwide adventure as you encounter hundreds of animals representing species from around the globe.

Located on 45 scenic acres on Evansville’s northwest side, we welcome you to our unique zoo and think you’ll enjoy being completely immersed in natural beauty. From the South American rainforest of Amazonia to the Family Garden, Lake Victoria, and the rolling hills in between, connecting people with the natural world is mission accomplished when you visit Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

DAILY EXPERIENCES:

Giraffe Feedings: 11am – 3pm
(weather permitting) $$

Tram Tours: 10am – 4:30pm
(weather permitting) $$

Keeper Penguin Feedings
& Presentation: 10am and 3pm

Wildlife Carousel: 10am – 4pm $$

Gift Shop:  9am – 5pm

Concession: 9am – 4pm

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  • ZooBrew2022

    Jun 4 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    The New Zoo Brew!

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  • FamilyFunAnimalEnrichmentDay

    Jul 30 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Animal Enrichment Family Fun Day

    More Info»
  • ZOO0095 Mesker VintageVines 2022 Poster scaled

    Aug 13 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Vintage Vines

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MESKER PARK ZOO NEWS & STORIES

Garrett

Garrett the Baby Binturong!

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Hellbender Update!

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AppalachianRedbud

What’s in Bloom? The Appalachian Redbud

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What’s in Bloom? Double Take Scarlet Quince

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What’s in Bloom? The Flame Tree

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The weekend is here! The weather tomorrow is going to be absolutely PERFECT! When making your zoo plans here's a few things to keep in mind:
1. 📲Get your tickets or renew your memberships online to save some of the wait time in line.
2. Members get a ton of fantastic perks including but not limited to: free admission, free tram rides, and more
3. 🐧Penguin Keeper Talks are at 10a and 3p.
4. 🦒Giraffe Feedings are 11a—3p daily!

We can't wait to see you at the Zoo!

Get your tickets using the link below!
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Gearing up for the weekend? Word on the street is Penguins are back on exhibit and ready to say hi! Be sure to swing by the Penguins of Patagonia habitat to see our natural born swimmers doing what they do best!

Humboldt Penguins are warm-weather birds and are right at home in the Indiana sun. Native to areas near the equator, these birds enjoy the sunlight just as much as we do. However, if they get too hot or cold, their pool is temperature regulated using our very own Lake Victoria - keeping cool in the summer and warm in the winter!
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Today is World Otter Day! And Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden is home to two of the cutest North American River Otters you ever did see.

Located in the Children's Enchanted Forest, Juno and Astrid and geared up to dazzle all their visitors!

Did you know? River otters can hold their breath up to 8 minutes! This makes hunting for food in the water much easier than it would be for us humans. They also wash themselves after every meal. Otters understand good hygiene. 🙂 🦦🦦
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We love our amazing visitors! A young man and his father donated some reading material for our penguins today. Naturally they were overjoyed! 

If you haven't seen it, the penguin live stream is up and available for you to watch whenever you want! Check out the link 👇

https://youtu.be/FiQnLK7lTrE
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Today is international Sun Bear day! So, naturally, we're going to talk about the best Sun Bear ever, Fong.

Fong is 26 years old with his 27th birthday happening in just a few short weeks. Median life expectancy for Malayan Sun Bears in human care is 30 years.

No - he doesn't need a manicure. Sun Bears have extremely long and powerful claws which help them dig and forage for food in the wild. As omnivores, they consumer a variety of berries, roots, and even small birds and lizards.

Currently the Malayan Sun Bear is listed "vulnerable" facing threats to its population like population loss from residential, commercial, and agricultural development. However, you can get involved with Sun Bears by visiting some of the resources below! 
📷Bill Palmer

<Sun Bears> 
https://www.bsbcc.org.my/index.html
https://www.animalsasia.org/
<All Bears> http://www.bearconservation.org.uk/get-involved/

#WeAreAZA  #sunbear  #malayansunbear #meskerparkzoo #seeyouathezoo
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In case you missed it, a new binturong is on exhibit with momma! And just in time for world Binturong Day!! Be sure to stop and say hi to baby Garrett and momma Vivvy in the children's enchanted forest.

Currently the Binturong is classified as vulnerable by the iucn redlist with an unfortunate trend of decreasing population. Some of the biggest threats these lovely creatures face is due to humans and our constant commercial and agricultural development.

Take a moment to educate yourself on Binturongs and how you can help positively impact conservation efforts world wide. See you at the zoo!
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"Oh Hi, I'm outside now!"

Garrett the handsome baby Binturong has finally made his way outside with momma! Currently the pair have access to indoors to escape the heat, however, when they venture into the great outdoors you can catch these two in their exhibit in the Children's Enchanted Forest right across from the Kley Building!

Fun Fact - Did you know the Binturong smells like Popcorn? This is due to scent glands they use to ward off predators. What smells like a tasty movie snack to us smells quite different to would-be predators. 

Despite the fact they're called "bearcats" they actually aren't related to either species!
📷 Keeper Katie
#binturong #zoobabies #seeyouatthezoo #WeAreAZA
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❗️❕New Animal Alert❗️❕

As this desert-hot day cruises to a close we would be remiss if we didn't mention our newest addition to the Kley Building. Desert Horned Lizards have moved in! These small, pointy reptiles are native to the western parts of the United States as well as Mexico.

Quite possibly the most unique thing about them, however, is their defense mechanism. When threatened, these lizards can and will accurately shoot streams of blood from their eyes to ward off predators! 

To see the Desert Horned Lizards as well as our other reptiles, be sure to stop in the Kley Building during your next visit to our Zoo!

#seeyouatthezoo #meskerparkzoo #WeAreAZA
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Another day OUT of the office!

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden is hiring for the busy season! And with the new city pay rates increase, a part-time job at the zoo is the best way to spend your summer days and work for a worthwhile mission. Get experience in the most unique setting imaginable with some rather exotic "co-workers"!
Visit the link below to view all available part-time positions including our visitor services team, grounds, and education team.
https://meskerparkzoo.com/about-us/jobs/
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Another day OUT of the office!

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden is hiring for the busy season! A part-time job at the zoo is the best way to spend your summer days while working for a worthwhile mission. Visit the link below to view all available part-time positions including our visitor services team, grounds, and education team.
https://meskerparkzoo.com/about-us/jobs/
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The weather is perfect. The zoo is open at 9a. And the Mexican Gray Wolves want to say "HelloooooOOOOOOOoooo!"

Did you know Mexican Gray Wolves are the most endangered of all wolf species? With their striking resemblance to coyotes they are offen mistakenly hunted down. Conservation for this species takes place when possible here at our Zoo! 

See you at the Zoo!
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Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden is hiring for the busy season! A part-time job at the zoo is the best way to spend your summer days while working for a worthwhile mission. Visit the link below to view all available part-time positions including our visitor services team, grounds, and education team.
https://meskerparkzoo.com/about-us/jobs/
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#PartyForThePlanet presented by CenterPoint Energy is in full swing here at the Zoo. Now until 1p experience live music, activities, and more! The Zoo is open all day in this GORGEOUS weather with last entry at 4p. Get your tickets online now and save some wait time in line!!

#springintoaction and learn how you can help protect this amazing planet we call home. Keeper chats are happening all throughout the zoo! You don't want to miss this awesome day and fantastic event! #seeyouatthezoo
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Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden is hiring for the busy season! A part-time job at the zoo is the best way to spend your summer days while working for a worthwhile mission. Visit the link below to view all available part-time positions including our visitor services team, grounds, and education team.
https://meskerparkzoo.com/about-us/jobs/
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Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden is hiring for the busy season! A part-time job at the zoo is the best way to spend your summer days while working for a worthwhile mission. Visit the link below to view all available part-time positions including our visitor services team, grounds, and education team.
https://meskerparkzoo.com/about-us/jobs/
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Open 365 Days a Year!

9am - 4pm

March - October Rates

Adults: $11.00
Children (age 3-12): $10.00
Children 2 and Under: Free

1545 Mesker Park Drive
Evansville, Indiana 47720

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