After a long await for a new roof, we are happy to open the doors once again to the Discovery Center at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden.

We have a new baby at Mesker Park Zoo! Meet Pistachio, our baby porcupine.

It’s baby season here at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. We are proud to announce the hatching of this little baby penguin, Wensleydale.

Despite progress, Whooping Cranes still face challenges today. Habitat loss continues to threaten the wetlands they rely on for feeding, resting, and nesting. Here’s how you can play a role in supporting Whooping Crane conservation.

Three-banded armadillos are classified as near threatened, with their populations facing rapid decline. Learn more about ours!

Mesker Park Zoo acquired 10 Puerto Rican crested toads. These individuals have been retired from the breeding program and will now be exhibit animals that spread awareness for their species.

Since 2010, our annual Orchid Escape event has become quite popular, drawing several thousand visitors to Amazonia during the month of February and in to March for our 5 week long Orchid Escape show.

Mesker Park Zoo received a male GOH from Denver Zoo named Bandhu on October 2nd, 2024. This is his story from departing his home and arriving at his new one with us.

Our newest twin Binturong babies, Pretzel (male) and Poppy (female), were born to our resident mom (Vivvy) and dad (Anton) on April 15, 2023.