- Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
- Indian One-Horned Rhino romping in Rhino Reserve at the Kley Building
- Red Panda cuteness at the Discovery Center
- Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
- Komodo Dragons at Komodo Cove in the Kley Building
- Beliza, our female Jaguar located in Amazonia
- Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
- Amur Tiger Nuri in Asia Valley
Zoo Open 365 Days A Year!
- Hours: 9am - 4pm
- Admission:
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November – February Rates
Adults: $9.00
Children (age 3-12): $8.00
Children 2 and Under: Free
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- Directions/Lodging
- Mesker Park Zoo Map
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.
UPCOMING 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 $$
Wildlife Carousel: 10am – 4pm $$
Gift Shop: 9am – 5pm
Rainforest Grill: 10am – 2pm
Orchid Escape
Preview Party
February 11th, 2023
Orchid Escape Exhibit
Feb 12 – Mar 18, 2023
MESKER PARK ZOO NEWS & STORIES
🕷️Todays #speciesspotlight is our Curlyhaired Tarantula! She lives in Amazonia and can be found by the Cockroaches, Bats, and Treerunner exhibits. She just got done molting, so she looks extra soft. The species is native to Costa Rica and typically grows up to 5-6 inches. She is just at a year old and we don’t actually know her gender yet, but keeper Loretta refers to it as a “her” and a name hasn’t been picked because of this. ✍🏼comment below, what you would name “her”!
📸Keeper Loretta
Today is #ArmadilloDay & #OstrichDay. At Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, we have 2 species of Armadillos. (2) Three-banded armadillos in Nocturnal and a Screaming hairy armadillo in Amazonia. Plus 2 Ostriches, that live in the panorama yard of the Zoo.
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Is that flamingo habitat in your hand?! 🦩 #WorldWetlandsDay
Did you know, the lithium powering your cell phone was mined from wetland habitats? Hang on to your phone instead of immediately upgrading. No wetlands = no flamingos.
#ForWetlands #SAFE_AndeanHighlandFlamingo
Join us in wishing Xing Fu, our male Sichuan takin a happy 10th birthday. Keeper Amy created the number 10 out of browse and stuffed it with apples, carrots, and banana (YUM). HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY from everyone at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden.
#whereamiwednesdayMPZ 👀
Every Wednesday, you will see a 4 second clip of us hiding in the Zoo! It is up to you to comment down below on where you think we are.
🔎Comment correctly to be entered in a chance at winning a prize. There will be ONE winner selected at the end of each month. GOOD LUCK! 🎉
*To be entered into the contest, you must comment below before 9PM today (Feb. 1st) with the correct location*
Happy #InternationalZebraDay to our girls Lucy and Sudoku🦓. Let's spread some love for these beauties that often live in the shadows of their TALL 🦒 friends.
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Be safe out there! ⛸ In an effort to keep guest, staff, and animals safe, the Zoo will be closed today Jan. 31st. Crews will be working to clear and treat paths on Zoo grounds.
Meet Mando the Tenrec. Most people confuse Tenrec’s for hedgehogs, but they’re actually closely related to an Elephant!!
Dr. Marlo is examining your stuffed animas as we speak! Teddy Bear Clinic is happening in the Kley building until 3pm.
Beliza is excited for the orchids going up in Amazonia! Who’s excited for Orchid Escape coming up in February!?!
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We’re all set up and ready for the Teddy Bear Clinic on Sunday from 1-3pm. Free with admission and free to active members! Our veterinarian is excited to meet you!
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Our horticultural department is hard at work preparing for Orchid Escape!! Join us for opening night preview party on Feb. 11th from 6-9pm.
🍹 Taste South American fare and drinks, art demonstrations, silent auction and hundreds of plants and animals throughout Amazonia. This is an event you do not want to miss! **Limited capacity** Get your tickets today! *Ages 21+ only*
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#whereamiwednesdayMPZ 👀
Every Wednesday, you will see a 4 second clip of us hiding in the Zoo! It is up to you to comment down below on where you think we are.
🔎Comment correctly to be entered in a chance at winning a prize. There will be ONE winner selected at the end of each month. GOOD LUCK! 🎉
*To be entered into the contest, you must comment below before 4pm today (Jan. 25th) with the correct location*
Xing Fu, male Sichuan takin thinks he is the king of the mountain. Nuri, our Amur tiger disagrees 👑
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