Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: April 9, 2026
Last Updated: April

Welcome to Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden (“Mesker Park Zoo,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website located at https://meskerparkzoo.com (the “Site”).

By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Use of This Website

You may use this Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Site:

  • in any way that violates applicable law or regulation

  • to attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, servers, accounts, or networks

  • to interfere with or disrupt the operation, security, or performance of the Site

  • to introduce malicious code, viruses, or other harmful material

  • to scrape, copy, harvest, or extract data from the Site through automated means without our written permission

  • to use the Site in a way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site or interfere with another user’s experience

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Site for any user who violates these Terms.

2. Website Content

The Site is provided for general informational purposes related to Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, including exhibits, programs, events, hours, pricing, memberships, educational opportunities, conservation efforts, news, and visitor information.

We make reasonable efforts to keep the information on the Site accurate and up to date, but we do not guarantee that all content is complete, current, or error-free at all times. Information such as operating hours, ticket availability, exhibit access, animal visibility, event details, pricing, promotions, and policies may change without notice.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, videos, audio, layouts, design elements, downloadable materials, and other content, is owned by or licensed to Mesker Park Zoo unless otherwise stated and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view, print, or download content from the Site only for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, display, perform, create derivative works from, sell, or exploit any Site content without our prior written permission.

All trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos appearing on the Site are the property of their respective owners.

4. No Public Commenting

Public commenting is not enabled on this Site. Users may not post public comments, reviews, or discussion content directly on the website unless a specific feature is later introduced by us and governed by additional posted terms.

5. Forms, Submissions, and Communications

If you choose to submit information through contact forms, newsletter signups, applications, registrations, donation forms, ticketing tools, membership forms, or other Site features, you agree that:

  • the information you provide is accurate and complete

  • you have the right to provide that information

  • your submission does not violate any law or the rights of another person or entity

By submitting information through the Site, you grant us the right to use that information as reasonably necessary to respond to your request, process your transaction, communicate with you, administer our operations, and otherwise manage the purpose for which the information was submitted, subject to our Privacy Policy.

6. Ticketing, Memberships, Donations, and Transactions

If the Site offers tickets, memberships, donations, event registrations, or other transactions, additional terms may apply to those purchases or submissions. By making a transaction through the Site, you agree to provide current, complete, and accurate information.

We reserve the right to refuse, limit, cancel, or modify transactions if necessary, including in cases of suspected fraud, pricing or technical errors, inventory limitations, safety concerns, event changes, or other operational reasons.

Unless otherwise stated, all sales, donations, memberships, registrations, and related transactions may be subject to separate refund, cancellation, rescheduling, or usage policies.

If transactions are processed by third-party providers, those transactions may also be subject to the third party’s own terms and privacy practices.

7. Third-Party Links and Embedded Services

This Site may contain links to third-party websites or include embedded content or tools provided by third parties, such as maps, videos, ticketing platforms, payment processors, fundraising tools, calendars, social media content, or analytics services.

Those third-party services are provided for convenience only. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability, policies, or practices of any third-party website or service. Your use of third-party sites and services is at your own risk and may be governed by separate terms and privacy policies.

Google explains that sites may incorporate partner services and technologies that collect information through embedded or linked features, and those services are typically governed by the provider’s own terms and privacy practices.

8. Privacy

Your use of this Site is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we may collect, use, and protect information related to your use of the Site.

We may use service providers, analytics tools, security tools, and embedded third-party services to support Site functionality, performance, security, and communications. FTC and NIST guidance both emphasize the importance of managing privacy and security risks around personal information and digital systems.

9. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • violate any applicable law or regulation through your use of the Site

  • impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation

  • submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information

  • attempt to bypass security or access restricted portions of the Site

  • use robots, spiders, scrapers, or automated tools to monitor, copy, or extract Site content without permission

  • interfere with the proper operation of the Site

  • use the Site to transmit spam, malware, or harmful code

We may investigate violations and cooperate with law enforcement or other authorities when appropriate.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site and all content, materials, information, and services made available through it are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

We do not warrant that:

  • the Site will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free

  • the Site or its server will be free of viruses or other harmful components

  • the content on the Site will always be accurate, complete, reliable, or current

  • defects or errors will always be corrected

Your use of the Site is at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden and its officers, employees, volunteers, affiliates, agents, licensors, and service providers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, the Site.

This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of data, loss of goodwill, loss of revenue, business interruption, or system failure, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

If applicable law does not allow certain limitations of liability, some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden and its officers, employees, volunteers, affiliates, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of or relating to:

  • your use of the Site

  • your violation of these Terms

  • your violation of any law or the rights of a third party

  • any information or materials you submit through the Site

13. Accessibility and Availability

We strive to make our website useful and accessible to a broad range of visitors. However, we do not guarantee that every part of the Site will always be available, fully functional, or compatible with every browser, device, platform, or assistive technology.

We may update, suspend, discontinue, or modify any portion of the Site at any time without notice.

14. Children

This Site is intended for a general audience. If specific sections of the Site involve programs, registrations, applications, or educational content for minors, submissions should be made by a parent, legal guardian, school, or authorized adult where appropriate.

The FTC provides guidance for businesses on children’s privacy obligations and online data practices, which is especially important for organizations serving families and children.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be brought in the appropriate state or federal courts located in Indiana, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

16. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after updated Terms are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

The FTC’s business guidance stresses that disclosures and online policies should be presented clearly and updated as needed to avoid misleading users.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden
1545 Mesker Park Drive
Evansville, Indiana 47720
812-435-6143
info@meskerparkzoo.com