- Amur Tiger Nuri in Asia Valley
- Komodo Dragons at Komodo Cove in the Kley Building
- Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
- Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
- Red Panda cuteness at the Discovery Center
- Indian One-Horned Rhino romping in Rhino Reserve at the Kley Building
- Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
- Beliza, our female Jaguar located in Amazonia
Zoo Open 365 Days A Year!
- Hours: 9am - 4pm
- Admission:
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Summer Rates
Adults (ages 13+): $11.00
Children (age 3-12): $10.00
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
MESKER PARK ZOO NEWS & STORIES
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.
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
📣We`re Hiring Camp Counselors! Interested candidates should be at least 18 years old and should apply on the City of Evansville website.
https://www.evansvillegov.org/city/topic/subtopic.php?topicid=690&structureid=17
Have you checked out our Hellbender conservation stream recently? They’re growing! Sometimes the Hellbenders blend in the with rocks- so you might have to look closely 👀
Today`s #SpeciesSpotlight goes to our Birthday girl Beliza ❤. She turned 17 today. We gathered yesterday to throw her a party and it`s safe to say she had a great time! If you visit the Zoo today, be sure and stop by and wish Beliza a Happy Birthday.
Jaguars average life span is 12-15 years and they`re the third largest cat in the world. We are lucky to still have this beautiful lady at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden.
We love you Beliza❤
Penguin Palooza is back! Join us on the Penguin scavenger hunt starting Today - April 23rd.
There are two levels of difficulty, colored penguins are easier to find for kiddos and black penguins are more challenging! Join us over the next few weeks and see if you and spot the hidden penguins.
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