• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
Evansville's Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden

Evansville, Indiana City Zoo

Top Right Menu

Evansville's Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden
  • Buy Tickets
  • Membership
  • Donate Now
CONNECTCONNECT
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden
EXPLOREEXPLORE
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Events Calendar
    • Zoo Map
    • Amenities & Attractions
    • Group Reservations
    • Group Reservation Form
    • Zoo Policies
  • Animals & Exhibits
  • Conservation
    • Current Conservation Efforts
    • Green Practices
  • Educational Experiences
    • Virtual Programs
    • Family Programs
    • Outreach Programs
    • School & Scout Programs
    • Day Camps
    • Activity Resources
    • Volunteer Resources
    • Program Donation Guidelines
  • Plan Your Event
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Request a Donation
    • Employment/Internships
    • News & Blog
    • Newsletter Archive
    • Contact Us
  • Support Us
    • Ways To Donate
    • Volunteer
      • Docents
      • Zoo Teens
  • Connect With Us
African Bird

Zoo Open 365 Days A Year!

  • Hours: 9am - 4pm
    • Services Amenities Daily Schedule»

  • Admission:
    • Summer Rates

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

      BUY TICKETS

  • Directions/Lodging
  • Mesker Park Zoo Map

Events Calendar

See what’s happening at the Zoo this year!

Loading view.

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

  • List
  • Month
  • Day
  • Week
Today

October 2023

Fri 13
Oct 13 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series Old National Bank Presents: Boo at the Zoo

Old National Bank Presents: Boo at the Zoo

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, United States

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden’s annual event for family Halloween fun! Live entertainment, décor, trick or treating, magic show, animal encounters, nightly costume contest, and more!WHEN: Oct. 13,14 | 20,21 […]

Sat 14
Oct 14 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series Old National Bank Presents: Boo at the Zoo

Old National Bank Presents: Boo at the Zoo

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, United States

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden’s annual event for family Halloween fun! Live entertainment, décor, trick or treating, magic show, animal encounters, nightly costume contest, and more!WHEN: Oct. 13,14 | 20,21 […]

Fri 20
Oct 20 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series Old National Bank Presents: Boo at the Zoo

Old National Bank Presents: Boo at the Zoo

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, United States

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden’s annual event for family Halloween fun! Live entertainment, décor, trick or treating, magic show, animal encounters, nightly costume contest, and more!WHEN: Oct. 13,14 | 20,21 […]

Sat 21
Oct 21 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series Old National Bank Presents: Boo at the Zoo

Old National Bank Presents: Boo at the Zoo

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, United States

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden’s annual event for family Halloween fun! Live entertainment, décor, trick or treating, magic show, animal encounters, nightly costume contest, and more!WHEN: Oct. 13,14 | 20,21 […]

Sun 22
Oct 22 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

BATZ Sensory Spooktacular

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, United States

Presented by Old National Bank Join us for Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden’s SENSORY SPOOKTACULAR – This is much different than our annual Boo at the Zoo! There will […]

Fri 27
Oct 27 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series Old National Bank Presents: Boo at the Zoo

Old National Bank Presents: Boo at the Zoo

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, United States

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden’s annual event for family Halloween fun! Live entertainment, décor, trick or treating, magic show, animal encounters, nightly costume contest, and more!WHEN: Oct. 13,14 | 20,21 […]

Sat 28
Oct 28 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series Old National Bank Presents: Boo at the Zoo

Old National Bank Presents: Boo at the Zoo

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, United States

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden’s annual event for family Halloween fun! Live entertainment, décor, trick or treating, magic show, animal encounters, nightly costume contest, and more!WHEN: Oct. 13,14 | 20,21 […]

December 2023

Sat 2
Breakfast with Santa
Dec 2 @ 8:15 AM - 11:45 AM Event Series Breakfast With Santa

Breakfast With Santa

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, United States

ALL ABOARD! You'll be transported to the North Pole where delicious breakfast options will be available and you'll be joined by Santa himself! Children will receive sweet treats and a holiday […]

$15
Sun 3
Breakfast with Santa
Dec 3 @ 8:15 AM - 11:45 AM Event Series Breakfast With Santa

Breakfast With Santa

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, United States

ALL ABOARD! You'll be transported to the North Pole where delicious breakfast options will be available and you'll be joined by Santa himself! Children will receive sweet treats and a holiday […]

$15
Sat 9
Breakfast with Santa
Dec 9 @ 8:15 AM - 11:45 AM Event Series Breakfast With Santa

Breakfast With Santa

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, United States

ALL ABOARD! You'll be transported to the North Pole where delicious breakfast options will be available and you'll be joined by Santa himself! Children will receive sweet treats and a holiday […]

$15
  • Previous Events
  • Today
  • Next Events
  • Google Calendar
  • iCalendar
  • Outlook 365
  • Outlook Live
  • Export .ics file
  • Export Outlook .ics file
orange grass full width

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

VIEW CALENDAR

batz

Boo at the Zoo:

Oct. 13 &14

Oct. 20 & 21

Oct. 27 & 28

2 Sessions Each Night

BOO AT THE ZOO TICKETS
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP

Sensory Spooktacular:

Oct. 22

SENSORY TICKETS

Presented By:

Old National Bank

Sign Up For Our eNewsletter

It’s free! Subscribe to receive LATEST NEWS
and UPDATES about Mesker Park Zoo!

Name(Required)
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Footer

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Gardens

HOURS & ADMISSION

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

BUY TICKETS
MEMBERSHIP
DONATE

LOOKING FOR MORE?

  • Contact Us
  • Events Calendar
  • News & Blog
  • Volunteer
  • Facilty Rentals

FOLLOW, SHARE & WATCH

Mesker Park Zoo on Facebook
Mesker Park Zoo on Instagram
Mesker Park Zoo on YouTube
Accredited by Association of Zoos & Aquariums
  • Privacy Policy
  • Site Map
© 2023 Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. All rights reserved. Site by AXIOM