Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden

06/12/2026

Zoobrew is TOMORROW, who's ready for a tropical takeover? 👀🍹

Grab your favorite Hawaiian shirt, gather your friends, and get ready for an evening packed with tropical fun, great food, cold drinks, and a wild good time! Island attire is STRONGLY encouraged!

🎶 Live music & Beverage Garden
🍔 Delicious food trucks
🔥 Live cooking demonstrations from Big Green Egg
🎟️ A chance to win a Big Green Egg grill
🍺 A limited-edition ZooBrew pint glass included with every ticket
💰 Our FIRST-EVER ZooBrew Half Pot

ZooBrew: Tropical Takeover is presented by Heritage Federal Credit Union.

🎟️PURCHASE TICKETS: https://8994a.blackbaudhosting.com/8994a/Event-Zoobrew-2026-EZS

Have your tickets already?
Be sure to have your Photo ID and tickets ready and don't forget to bring cash for the food trucks, halfpot and Big Green Egg raffle!

We'll see you in paradise! 🌴🐾

06/11/2026

Adorable billboards headed your way soon 🐾

06/10/2026

Want to spend your summer hanging out at the zoo?! 🐾☀️

Camp Zoofari might be the perfect fit for you!

We’re still hiring Camp Counselors for a fun, hands-on seasonal role at Mesker Park Zoo.

• Up to 39 hours per week
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Hours between 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Spend your summer working with kids, creating unforgettable experiences, and being part of the zoo crew!

Apply now before these spots are gone:
https://meskerparkzoo.com/about-us/job-opportunities

06/10/2026

After 27 years at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, our Guest Services Manager, Stephanie, is retiring!

Today, Stephanie was presented with a Key to the City for spending the last nearly three decades creating an incredibly welcoming environment for guests at Mesker Park Zoo.

Last year, Stephanie was also honored by Mayor Stephanie Terry with a Certificate of Recognition for her exceptional work and dedication.

While we’re excited for her as she begins this well-earned retirement, she’ll certainly be missed by all of us. We’re also grateful to her family, who have shared so much of her time with the zoo over the years.

Please join us in thanking Stephanie for her 27 years of service and wishing her all the best on her next adventure!

06/08/2026

Zoo Brew is THIS SATURDAY 🍻🍹🌴

Join us for a Tropical Takeover filled with island vibes, live music, great food, drinks, raffles, and fun all across the Zoo. Throw on your favorite Hawaiian shirt and get ready to party!

Don’t miss our Half Pot Raffle and your chance to win a Big Green Egg grill, generously donated by Leisure Distributors!

🎟️ Get your tickets now: meskerparkzoo.com/events/zoo-brew

Want to volunteer? Contact [email protected]

Presented by Heritage Federal Credit Union

06/07/2026

Did you know the carousel you enjoy today is actually Mesker Park Zoo’s second carousel? 🎠

The original carousel found its home at Carowinds in North Carolina in 1979, but the Engelbrecht Carousel that greets guests today is a much newer addition! It officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in 2017 and has helped create memories ever since.

Take a closer look the next time you ride, because this carousel is extra special!

Many of the animals featured are on the endangered species list, including a Baird’s tapir that was created specifically for Mesker Park Zoo. See if you can identify the tapir next time you visit!

And don’t forget to check out the beautifully hand-painted saddles, each with their own unique details.

Whether it’s your first ride or your fiftieth, the Engelbrecht Carousel is a favorite stop for guests of all ages. 2 tokens per rider. Accessible chariot is available.

Find it on our map here: https://meskerparkzoo.com/plan-your-visit/zoo-map

What’s your favorite carousel memory? Drop it in the comments below! ✨

carousel

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

Happy Ungulate Day!

“What’s an Ungulate?” you may ask…. Well you’ve definitely seen one before!

Ungulates are hoofed mammals that walks on four legs. They are also usually herbivores! They include animals like pigs, cows, deer, horses, elephants, and rhinos.

We’re lucky to have several amazing ungulates here at the zoo! From giraffes to our greater one-horned rhino and more!

What’s your favorite Ungulate here at Mesker Park Zoo? Tell us in the comments!

06/05/2026

HE’S HEEEEEEREEE!!! 🐧
 
Wensleydale (yes, like the cheese) has officially made his debut! You can come see him NOW at the Penguin Habitat!
 
If you’re trying to spot him, look for the little guy with the yellow band on his wing. 💛 He’s still rocking his baby feathers, which are mostly grey. Trust us… he’s VERY cute.
 
This is great news for Humbolt Penguins as a whole, as they are currently listed as vulnerable by the IUCN due to threats like mining, human intrusion, and pollution. 
 
Swing by and welcome Dale to the zoo! Also, stay tuned for more zoo babies and new animal updates soon. 👀
 
Find the Penguins of Patagonia on our map! 
https://meskerparkzoo.com/plan-your-visit/zoo-map