Information as of 7-15-24
Mesker Park Zoo has over 700 animals on 45 acres. This is not the largest zoo, but it is good for a city the size of Evansville. It has food and a gift shop, as would be expected of a zoo.
Hours:
- Every day: 9AM-4PM
Prices:
- Summer:
- 13 years and older: $11
- 3 to 12 years: $10
- 2 years and under: Free
- Winter:
- 13 years and older: $9
- 3 to 12 years: $8
- 2 years and under: Free
- Members: Free
- Vanderburgh County residents save $2
- Other activities for additional charge:
- Budgie Walkabout
- Carousel
- Giraffe feedings
- Penguin feedings
- Tram tours
- Membership: AZA
- Individual: $45/year
- Couple: $65/year
- More tiers available
- Part of the Evansville Attractions Pass
- Parking: Free (surface lot)
Website: https://meskerparkzoo.com/
Address: 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN 47720
Phone: 812-435-6143
Special programs:
- Day camps
- Boo at the Zoo
- Fun in the Forest
General reviews summary:
- Positive:
- Penguin feeding
- Giraffe feeding
- Nice zoo
- Negative:
- Empty Habitats
- Expensive concessions
- Very hilly
- Questionable animal care
- General perception: Good. Most reviewers liked it, but a few thought that it was subpar in many ways. The hills were a major complaint among the positive reviews.
Verdict:
It’s a zoo, and it’s the only zoo in Evansville. It isn’t huge nor amazing, but it is fitting for a small city.