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  • Hours: 9am - 4pm
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    • 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

Group Reservations

Group Leader / Teacher(Required)
Address

Visit Details

MM slash DD slash YYYY
A staff educator will confirm availability of your preferred, or suggest an altnerate date in an email confirmation.
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Choose a backup date in case of a schedule conflict or severe weather.
Estimated Arrival Time(Required)
:
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(Required)
:
Your estimated departure time will help us better plan for zoo services and programming.
Estimate only. Final headcount will be determined at entry. All volunteer adult chaperones should be counted here. Adult chaperones get the group discount rate only when paying in the same transaction as the group. Admission is always free with zoo membership.
Children age 3-12 years.
Children under the age of 3 years.
Staff, teachers, & bus drivers are not charged zoo admission or program fees. They should not be included in the # of Adults ($7.50) estimate.
Provide a copy of zoo membership card at entry. These should not be included in the # of adults or youth at entry price.
On-site Contact(Required)
Add an attraction or service to enhance your zoo experience!
Lunch prices vary, and an order form will be sent to you via email confirmation within 3 days of this reservation. Tokens are $1 each, and 2 are required per attraction. Tram is $2 per person for all day. If additional options for your group are selected, a zoo staff member will contact you within 3 business days to finalize the details of your request.
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.

Payment

Paying by Purchase Order?
You will get an invoice automatically with your email confirmation. Schools are automatically approved for entry with a purchase order. Prior approval is required for other group types.
Billing Contact
Billing Address(Required)

Rules / Policies

Chaperones(Required)
Our group will have one chaperone per every 6 children under the age of 6 OR one chaperone per every 10 children over the age of 6. Chaperones will stay with children at all times, and be informed to understand and model zoo rules & expectations. Paid staff are not charged for admission, but volunteer chaperones are charged the discount group rate as long as they are arriving and paying with the group.
Payments(Required)
I understand that groups must pay upon arrival with one form of payment for the entire group to get the group rate. Adult chaperones get the group discount rate only when paying in the same transaction as the group. Those paying separately will be charged full admission. required Read
Payments(Required)
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(Required)
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(Required)
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. School groups that wish to stay at the zoo beyond lunch may inquire about making special on-site picnic accommodations through the Education Department.
Programs(Required)
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.

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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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