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Zoo Open 365 Days A Year!

  • Hours: 9am - 4pm
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  • Admission:
    • November – February Rates

      Adults: $9.00
      Children (age 3-12): $8.00
      Children 2 and Under: Free

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Group Reservation Form

Before submitting your Group Reservation registration, please review the rates, policies, and frequently asked questions: CLICK HERE

Upon submission please look for error notifications before leaving the page.

Group Reservations

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Group Leader / Teacher*
Address

Visit Details

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Your preferred date will be approved for your group visit. Program requests must be approved based on availability, and will be communicated in a confirmation email.
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Choose a backup date in case of a schedule conflict or severe weather.
Estimated Arrival Time*
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Arrival time must be between 9AM and 3:30PM. If you receive an error message that your preferred arrival time is not available, please select an option 15 minutes before or after.
Estimated Departure Time*
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Your estimated departure time will help us better plan for zoo services and programming.
Estimate only. Final headcount will be determined at entry. All parent / volunteer adult chaperones paying WITH the group should be counted here. Adults that are members should not be counted here. They do not need to pay, and can enter individually at the gate.
Children age 3-12 years.
Children under the age of 3 years.
PAID staff chaperones - teachers, teaching aides, & bus drivers - are not charged zoo admission or program fees. They should not be included in the # of Adults/Youth estimate above. We ask that you limit the number of free chaperones to 1 chaperone per 10 children.
Adult chaperones that are members should be counted here. These should not be included in the # of adults or # youth above. They will provide a membership card or name at entry.
On-site Leader Contact*
Add an attraction or service to enhance your zoo experience!
Tokens are $1 each, and 2 are required per attraction. Tram is $2 per person for all day. Lunch prices vary, and an order form and contact for questions is available on the website under "Group Reservations".
(Each attraction requires 2 tokens per person. Tokens are $1 each)
Add a custom educational program!
To get more details about our program options, see our Program Menu under "Educational Resources" on our website. Programs range 20-40 min. on average, and cost $2/person. Programs should be booked at least 2 weeks in advance, and are subject to availability. $50 minimum required for all programs.

Payment

Paying by Purchase Order?
You will get an invoice after we have confirmed your reservation. Schools are automatically approved for entry with a purchase order. Prior approval is required for other group types.
Billing Contact
Billing Address

Rules / Policies

Chaperones*
Our group will have one adult staff or volunteer chaperone per every 10 children. Chaperones will stay with children at all times, and be informed to understand and model zoo rules & expectations.
Payments*
I understand that groups must pay upon arrival with one form of payment for the entire group to get the group rate. Paid staff chaperones are free - UP TO the required ratio 1:10 children. Adult / volunteer chaperones must pay, but they get the group discount rate when paying in the same transaction as the group. Those paying separately will be charged full admission. Please be sure your parent/ volunteer chaperones know the conditions of getting the group rate.
Payments*
Payments can be made at the front gate at the time of entry. The fees for admission and attractions are payable to Mesker Park Zoo.
Discounts*
I understand that passes, coupons, or other promotions DO NOT APPLY to the group rate and that general admission is always free for Zoo Members. I agree to provide photocopies of membership cards for any Zoo Members in my group in order to receive free admission for those individuals.
Food*
I understand that outside food and drinks are generally not permitted on zoo grounds. Lunch is available for purchase on-site at the Rainforest Gril. Picnics are allowed in the surrounding park and parking lot areas, including the Zoo's old Bement Ave. parking lot, Mesker Park, and the nearby park shelter. All shelters are first come, first served. School groups that wish to stay at the zoo beyond lunch may inquire about making special on-site picnic accommodations through the Education Department for a fee. This must be arranged prior to arrival with the Education Dept.
Programs*
I understand that while my group arrival date is guaranteed upon submission of this form, a requested program is not guaranteed until I receive a confirmation email from the Education Department.
NOTICE*
PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR RESERVATION WAS RECEIVED! We should contact you via email or phone within 3 business days to confirm your reservation request. If you do not hear from us with a confirmation within 3 business days, please contact us to make sure we received the request. Email education@meskerparkzoo.com. Thank you!
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Open 365 Days a Year!

9am - 4pm

November - February Rates

Adults: $9.00
Children (age 3-12): $8.00
Children 2 and Under: Free

1545 Mesker Park Drive
Evansville, Indiana 47720

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