Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden

Evansville, Indiana City Zoo

  • Orchid Escape Preview Party - February 11 - 6pm

Zoo Open 365 Days A Year!

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 Presentation: 10am and 3pm

Penguin Feedings: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm $$

Wildlife Carousel: 10am – 4pm $$

Gift Shop:  9am – 5pm

Rainforest Grill: 10am – 2pm

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Orchid Escape Preview Party - February 11 - 6pm

Orchid Escape
Preview Party

February 11th, 2023

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Orchid Escape Exhibit

Feb 12 – Mar 18, 2023

MESKER PARK ZOO NEWS & STORIES

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Attention Guest

Due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) being detected within a 150 mile radius, our birds including Penguins have been moved indoors for their protection. A positive HPAI case was detected within 50 miles of the Zoo, which means, Amazonia will also be closed to visitors. Any other susceptible birds have also been moved indoors. But the remainder of the Zoo remains open. We appreciate your patience as we ensure the safety of our birds in our care.