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Evansville, Indiana City Zoo

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  • Hours: 9am - 4pm
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      Adults (ages 13+): $9.00
      Children (age 3-12): $8.00
      Children 2 and Under: Free

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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.

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UPCOMING Mesker Park Zoo EVENTS

DAILY EXPERIENCES:

Giraffe Feedings: 11am – 3pm
(Weather Permitting, 4 Tokens)

Tram Tours: 10am – 4:30pm
(Weather Permitting, 2 Tokens)

Keeper Penguin Presentation: 10am and 3pm

Penguin Feedings: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm (5 Tokens)

Wildlife Carousel: 10am – 4pm (2 Tokens)

Gift Shop:  9am – 5pm

Rainforest Grill: Thursday – Sunday, 10am – 3pm

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MESKER PARK ZOO NEWS & STORIES

Give a Whoop

Give a Whoop!

Written by: Angelica Solano, Ph.D. International Crane Foundation Give a Whoop! The Whooping Crane is one of North America’s most iconic birds. Standing nearly five…

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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…

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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…

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Puerto Rican Toads

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…

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DAY 7

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…

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HOURS & ADMISSION

Open 365 Days a Year!
Hours: 9am - 4pm

WINTER rates

Adults (Ages 13+): $9.00
Children (age 3-12): $8.00
Children 2 and Under: Free

Address:
1545 Mesker Park Drive
Evansville, Indiana 47720

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