Zoo Open 365 Days A Year!
- Hours: 9am - 4pm
- Admission:
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Summer Rates
Adults (ages 13+): $11.00
Children (age 3-12): $10.00
Children 2 and Under: Free
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- Directions/Lodging
- Mesker Park Zoo Map
Evansville’s Mesker Park Zoo
Cultivating connections between people and nature that inspire action for our planet happens naturally at Mesker Park Zoo. Encounter hundreds of animals representing species from around the globe in Indiana’s first zoo.
Located on 45 scenic acres on Evansville’s northwest side, we think you’ll enjoy being immersed in its natural beauty. From the South American rain forest of Amazonia to the Children’s Enchanted Forest, and the rolling hills surrounding Lake Victoria, connecting people with the natural world is mission accomplished when you visit Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden.
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
MESKER PARK ZOO NEWS & STORIES
Today is #RespectYourCatDay! Let`s celebrate the fluffy cats of Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden.
Mila (female) sandcat, Bantha (male) sandcat, Soona (female) ocelot, and Beliza (female) jaguar. Let`s see your cats in the comments below 👇👇
The signs of spring are so exciting. There’s nothing like seeing beautiful pops of colors as you walk the rolling hills of Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden 🌹. What is your favorite thing in bloom right now?
Mexican wolves at Mesker Park Zoo
#mexicanwolf #mexicangraywolf #graywolf #canislupusbaileyi #criticallyendangered #zoophotography #meskerparkzoo #wolfwednesday #loboweek #lobo
New this year is our Sensory Friendly Camp: Sensory Safari!
Registration is open for ALL summer camps
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Waking up on Monday and realizing it’s spring break! We can’t wait for you to spend your spring break with us 😎
Want to do something for spring break, but don’t want to break the bank? Spend your spring break at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. The otters (and the rest of our animals) can’t wait to see you!
🦦Our spring membership sale begins tomorrow March 25th - March 29th! Online with code WILDSIDE
Today`s #SpeciesSpotlight goes to our Chinchilla`s.
Join us in the Discovery Center from 10 am - 2:30 pm as we celebrate #nationalcinchilladay. Guests can enjoy activities and ambassador animals. You will have the chance to meet Esteban and Emil, our ambassador chinchillas ❤. #AZASAFE
📢SPRING MEMBERSHIP SALE ALERT❤
Monday, March 25th - Friday, March 29th SAVE 10% off memberships (excluding CMP). Renew/Purchase ONLINE with code WILDSIDE to save!
Benefits of becoming a member:
😎Memberships directly support your zoo and our mission.
🫶365 days access to MPZ + discounted or free admission to over 172 other AZA zoos.
🥳Discounted or free admission to various MPZ zoo events.
🚂Free Tram rides & more!
Join us in celebrating #nationalchinchilladay at Mesker Park Zoo! Saturday, March 23rd 10a - 2:30p in the Discovery Center. Guests can enjoy activities and Ambassador Animal appearances ❤
👀Looking for a way to bloom your preschooler’s love for nature this Spring? We are excited to announce the return of our ZooLittles program for Spring 2024!
ZooLittles is a weekly educational program for preschoolers (ages 3-5) and an adult caregiver at the Zoo. Children will enjoy learning about plants and animals while experiencing the natural world around them in an interactive program. Sessions may include physical activities, animal visits, explorations, stories, or crafts. The program is a 4-part series on either Wednesdays or Thursdays from 10am – 11am. #zoocamp 👇👇
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Dawa, our resident female Takin is showing the herd she still runs that yard 👏 #girlpower
📸Keeper Amy
Beliza had the best 18th birthday! Thank you to everyone who came out (Sunday) to wish our amazing girl a happy birthday and who helped pull it off. She is loved by many 💗
Special shoutout to Hunter who raised money for his 12th birthday to purchase Beliza an enrichment item as a gift, what a surprise. 📸 Jackie, Kristie, and Heide
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