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Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden

Evansville, Indiana City Zoo

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  • Party for the Planet
  • Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
    Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
  • Rhino
    Indian One-Horned Rhino romping in Rhino Reserve at the Kley Building
  • Red Panda
    Red Panda cuteness at the Discovery Center
  • Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
    Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
  • Komodo Dragon
    Komodo Dragons at Komodo Cove in the Kley Building
  • Beliza, Clouded Leopard, Amazonia
    Beliza, our female Jaguar located in Amazonia
  • Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
    Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
  • Tiger
    Amur Tiger Nuri in Asia Valley

Zoo Open 365 Days A Year!

  • Hours: 9am - 4pm
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      Adults (ages 13+): $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 Presentation: 10am and 3pm

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

Wildlife Carousel: 10am – 4pm $$

Gift Shop:  9am – 5pm

Rainforest Grill: 9am – 4pm

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Party for the Planet

Party for the Planet

Presented by: CenterPoint Energy

April 22
@ 10:00am – 1:00pm

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MESKER PARK ZOO NEWS & STORIES

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Garrett the Baby Binturong!

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Hellbender Update!

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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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A blue duiker at #MeskerParkZoo. Blue duikers are the smallest duiker.

Watch the throat and you can see the animal swallow and regurgitate it’s food. The process of rechewing food to further break down plant matter and stimulate digestion is called rumination.

#blueduiker #duiker #meskerparkzoo #instazoo #cuteanimals

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A blue duiker at #MeskerParkZoo. Blue duikers are the smallest duiker. 

Watch the throat and you can see the animal swallow and regurgitate it’s food. The process of rechewing food to further break down plant matter and stimulate digestion is called rumination.

#blueduiker #duiker #meskerparkzoo #instazoo #cuteanimals

The sun may be melting our icy temps but the mugs stay frosted all year long at Mason’s Root Beer. Located in Washington, IN, the next time you’re in town, stop by, park your car, and enjoy foot long coneys and homemade root beer!
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#evansville #downtown #hoosier #hayniescorner #newburgh #indianapolis #hayniescornerartsdistrict #art #culture #evv #downtownevv #keepevansvillebeautiful #meskerparkzoo #burdettepark #USI #trail #localdining #rivercity #UE #finedining #westside #localmusic #localfood #historicnewburgh #DTEVV #holidayworld #indianadining #washingtonIN #evansvilleart #evansvillearchitecture

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The sun may be melting our icy temps but the mugs stay frosted all year long at Mason’s Root Beer. Located in Washington, IN, the next time you’re in town, stop by, park your car, and enjoy foot long coneys and homemade root beer! 
🍻🍻🍻

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#evansville #downtown #hoosier #hayniescorner #newburgh #indianapolis #hayniescornerartsdistrict #art #culture #evv #downtownevv #keepevansvillebeautiful #meskerparkzoo #burdettepark #USI #trail  #localdining #rivercity  #UE #finedining #westside #localmusic #localfood #historicnewburgh #DTEVV #holidayworld #indianadining #washingtonIN #evansvilleart #evansvillearchitecture

Took the #biscuit to #meskerparkzoo for the day, and she had a little blast! The monkeys and giraffes were her favorites, but she loved every animal. 😍

#toddler #zoo #girldad

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Took the #biscuit to #meskerparkzoo for the day, and she had a little blast! The monkeys and giraffes were her favorites, but she loved every animal. 😍

#toddler #zoo #girldad

The best view 😍🐧

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The best view 😍🐧

💐Spring membership sale ends TOMORROW Mar. 31st ✨

Don`t miss your chance to save on 365 days free admission, free tram rides, and discounts in the grill & gift shop.

*Memberships directly support the Zoo and our mission*

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💐Spring membership sale ends TOMORROW Mar. 31st ✨

Don't miss your chance to save on 365 days free admission, free tram rides, and discounts in the grill & gift shop. 

*Memberships directly support the Zoo and our mission*

Earth Month is right around the corner! Looking for a fun, easy way to take some environmental actions this April AND win some sweet prizes?! Check back here on April 1st for more details!

#dharmawithdanni #earthmonthevv #earthmonth2023 #socialmediachallenge #earthdayeveryday

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Earth Month is right around the corner! Looking for a fun, easy way to take some environmental actions this April AND win some sweet prizes?! Check back here on April 1st for more details!

#dharmawithdanni #earthmonthevv #earthmonth2023 #socialmediachallenge #earthdayeveryday

#whereamiwednesdayMPZ 👀
Every other Wednesday, you will see a short 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 5PM today (Mar. 29th) with the correct location*

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#whereamiwednesdayMPZ 👀
Every other Wednesday, you will see a short 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 5PM today (Mar. 29th) with the correct location*

If you`re visiting the Zoo today, get those tickets and memberships online and save time in line! 😍🌞
https://meskerparkzoo.com/

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If you're visiting the Zoo today, get those tickets and memberships online and save time  in line! 😍🌞
https://meskerparkzoo.com/

📣WE’RE BACK 📣

Starting tomorrow (Mar. 29th) Penguins and other birds will be back outside and Amazonia will be back open to the public.
Thank you for being patient with us as we have kept our birds safe from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.
We hope to see YOU 🫵 at the Zoo tomorrow! Get your tickets and memberships ONLINE to avoid the line 💚

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📣WE’RE BACK 📣

Starting tomorrow (Mar. 29th) Penguins and other birds will be back outside and Amazonia will be back open to the public. 
Thank you for being patient with us as we have kept our birds safe from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. 
We hope to see YOU 🫵 at the Zoo tomorrow! Get your tickets and memberships ONLINE to avoid the line 💚

Spring break campers are having a wild time🐆🦦

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Spring break campers are having a wild time🐆🦦

🦏🦓🐅🐫Come spend your spring break with us 😍🍃💐🌞
🙌Buy your tickets online and decrease your wait time at the gate 🐒

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🦏🦓🐅🐫Come spend your spring break with us 😍🍃💐🌞
🙌Buy your tickets online and decrease your wait time at the gate 🐒

📣Our Spring membership drive begins TOMORROW! This sale corresponds with EVSC spring break (Mar. 27 - Mar. 31). Purchase or Renew you membership ONLINE and use code WILDSIDE to receive discount. Purchasing online will speed up your time at the admissions gate. (excludes CMP).
✨Why a membership?
Memberships directly support the Zoo and our mission 💚💞
Receive 365 days of free admission🙃
Free tram rides🚂
Discounts in the grill & gift shop🎯
Discounts to special events⛄️🎃
Member only events🌺
AND MORE! 🙌

www.meskerparkzoo.com

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📣Our Spring membership drive begins TOMORROW! This sale corresponds with EVSC spring break (Mar. 27 - Mar. 31). Purchase or Renew you membership ONLINE and use code WILDSIDE to receive discount. Purchasing online will speed up your time at the admissions gate. (excludes CMP). 
✨Why a membership? 
Memberships directly support the Zoo and our mission 💚💞
Receive 365 days of free admission🙃
Free tram rides🚂
Discounts in the grill & gift shop🎯
Discounts to special events⛄️🎃
Member only events🌺
AND MORE! 🙌

www.meskerparkzoo.com

The best bros 😎

📸Keeper Amy

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The best bros 😎

📸Keeper Amy

Plants are beginning to arrive for our annual Bloomin` Zoo Plant Sale!! We grow a lot of the plants that are sold at our annual plant sale in May, but some are shipped in, repotted, and grown up before the sale. What is your favorite plant to look for at the Bloomin` Zoo Plant Sale?

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Plants are beginning to arrive for our annual Bloomin' Zoo Plant Sale!! We grow a lot of the plants that are sold at our annual plant sale in May, but some are shipped in, repotted, and grown up before the sale. What is your favorite plant to look for at the Bloomin' Zoo Plant Sale?

Our Guest Service team has been hard at work unboxing 9 pallets of merchandise for the upcoming season! Check out all these adorable plushies, just waiting to go home with you.

Don’t forget members receive a discount in the gift shop- just present your card when checking out.

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Our Guest Service team has been hard at work unboxing 9 pallets of merchandise for the upcoming season! Check out all these adorable plushies, just waiting to go home with you. 

Don’t forget members receive a discount in the gift shop- just present your card when checking out.

Guess that animal - Go!

📸Keeper Taylor

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Guess that animal - Go!

📸Keeper Taylor

Today is #worldbearday! At Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, we have a well loved Malayan sun bear named Fong. He is 27 years old and is spoiled by his keepers. When Fong isn`t outside, he enjoys laying in his bed under his heated lamp. We love you Fong 😘

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Today is #worldbearday! At Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, we have a well loved Malayan sun bear named Fong. He is 27 years old and is spoiled by his keepers. When Fong isn't outside, he enjoys laying in his bed under his heated lamp. We love you Fong 😘

Today is #chinchilladay! Look at these cuties, Emil and Esteban. Our Ambassador Chinchillas, stop by the Zoo today and you might just see them in the Discovery Center with a Docent!
www.meskerparkzoo.com

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Today is #chinchilladay! Look at these cuties, Emil and Esteban. Our Ambassador Chinchillas, stop by the Zoo today and you might just see them in the Discovery Center with a Docent! 
www.meskerparkzoo.com
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Open 365 Days a Year!

9am - 4pm

Summer Rates

Adults (Ages 13+): $11.00
Children (age 3-12): $10.00
Children 2 and Under: Free

1545 Mesker Park Drive
Evansville, Indiana 47720

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