Red Panda cuteness at the Discovery Center
Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
Ring-tailed Lemurs cuddling up in Lemur Forest
Franklin and Wednesday the Bactrian Camels in Asia Valley
Juno and Astrid the River Otters in Children's Enchanted Forest
Cuvier's dwarf caiman enjoying the waters in Amazonia
Reticulated Giraffe waiting for feeds in the African Rift
Indian One-Horned Rhino romping in Rhino Reserve at the Kley Building
Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
Beliza, our Clouded Leopard located in Amazonia
Humboldt Penguins, Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
Beliza, our Clouded Leopard located in Amazonia
One of our Sifaka Lemur's in Lemur Forest
Baird's Tapir sniffing his snoot around Amazonia
Komodo Dragons at Komodo Cove in the Kley Building
Amur Tiger Akasha in Asia Valley

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Evansville’s Mesker Park Zoo

Connecting people with the world around them happens naturally at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. Your visit to Indiana’s first zoo offers a worldwide adventure as you encounter hundreds of animals representing species from around the globe.

Located on 45-scenic acres on Evansville’s northwest side, we welcome you to our unique zoo and think you’ll enjoy being completely immersed in natural beauty. From the South American rainforest of Amazonia to the Family Garden, Lake Victoria, and the rolling hills in between; Connecting people with the natural world is mission accomplished when you visit Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden.