Mesker Park Zoo Events
Teddy Bear Clinic
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, United StatesGuest of all ages are encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animal to the Teddy Bear Clinic. Our zoo Veterinarian will examine them and you'll receive a certificate of health. This is a fun way to learn more about animals, your favorite stuffed animal, and meet an expert in animal health. This event is for […]
Orchid Escape Preview Party
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, United StatesEscape the cold and journey to South America for the Orchid Escape Preview Party! This exclusive opening night party welcomes guests to enjoy tastes of South American fare and drinks, art demonstrations, silent auction and the opportunity to learn more about the unique plants and animals inhabiting the Amazonia Rainforest. During the event, experience hundreds […]
Orchid Escape Exhibit
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, United StatesEscape the cold and journey to South America! This six week-long exhibit hosts hundreds of artistically displayed orchids for all to see. Orchid Escape is free with general admission and is located in the beautiful Amazonia where it’s a perfect 75 degrees year-round! Find an Orchid you like? Consider purchasing one from the gift shop, […]
Penguin Palooza
Penguin Palooza is an annual search and find at Mesker Park Zoo. From April 1-April 25, 2025 visitors can search for penguins throughout the zoo and enter to win prizes! There are 26 penguin statues (13 colorful, 13 black) around zoo attractions and animal habitats. Can you find them all? The 2025 Palooza will end […]
Party for the Planet
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, United StatesThank you to our generous sponsors! Sponsor Opportunities Contact our development office for sponsorship. (812) 435-0802 supportourzoo@meskerparkzoo.com
Members Only – Bloomin’ Zoo Plant Sale Preview
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, United StatesThe Bloomin’ Zoo Plant sale kicks off with the members-only preview! This once-a-year sale features many exotic plants making the perfect gift or addition to your home garden. As a member, you get exclusive first pick of your favorite plants before the sale opens up to the public! This after-hours event is for MEMBERS ONLY!Not […]
Bloomin’ Zoo Plant Sale
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, United StatesThe unusual is the usual at the Bloomin’ Zoo Plant Sale. The Mesker Park Zoo Botanics Department has been busy growing and preparing unique items that will be available for purchase during the festival. Among the offerings are tropical bedding plants, unusual perennials (including butterfly-attracting plants), Annuals and Tropicals, and Hardy Vines. Included in Zoo […]