
I've gone here for decades and Everytime we go we ...
I've gone here for decades and Everytime we go we always find something new. The number of animals is very impressive. I've gone to zoo's all over. Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and NY may have 2 exotic animals and 3 normal animals, but Mesker park has a high consentration of animals and dozens of exotic animals. All in walking distance. In my opinion I'd rather see hundreds in a brief walk, than see 12 in a 2 hour walk. It isn't free though, but you are paying for more
Animals seemed bored- were pacing. Small exhibits...
Animals seemed bored- were pacing. Small exhibits. Many empty. High prices for drinks and No prices on any vendor machines.
Membership is VERY affordable and can be used at d...
Membership is VERY affordable and can be used at different zoos and aquariums around the USA. Nice variety of animals and things for the kids to do. Great for spending a day or 45 minutes depending on what kind of time you have available. Plenty to do even during the winter months.
Always luv visiting the zoo! The new birds r sooo ...
Always luv visiting the zoo! The new birds r sooo cute!
Nice place to take the family without breaking the...
Nice place to take the family without breaking the bank.
They need to be shut down. Their animals are alway...
They need to be shut down. Their animals are always hungry and look horrible!
Wonderful local zoo! You should think about becomi...
Wonderful local zoo! You should think about becoming a member so you can visit frequently.
Great place to take the family or even solo. Lots ...
Great place to take the family or even solo. Lots of things to see and an excellent workout walking the roads and hills. Only 70 bucks for a year long season pass for your family. Can't best that!
Loved all of the animals! The zoo was clean and ki...
Loved all of the animals! The zoo was clean and kid friendly. Many activities for kids. Hills were really steep. But we took the tram when we went with my mammaw. Had to wait forever to get on the tram and when we did there was barely enough seats.
Yearly members. We love to go a walk around. Weath...
Yearly members. We love to go a walk around. Weather it's a short or long visit.
This is an AMAZING Zoo!! It is also a great place ...
This is an AMAZING Zoo!! It is also a great place to take a walk and get some exercise!!
I was very surprised at how many animals are in th...
I was very surprised at how many animals are in this zoo, the kiddos loved it! With COVID they have you walk a one way loop around the park, but if you're there to see everything like us we didn't mind one bit. We even got to see the zoo keeper feed the kamodo dragon, and he came out and talked with our kids. Overall a very good experience!
Its simple. Be prepared to do alot of up hill and ...
Its simple. Be prepared to do alot of up hill and down hill walking.
It's a fun, family friendly place. Everything is k...
It's a fun, family friendly place. Everything is kept clean and it's a good day trip with kids. The kids were impressed with the animals and the playground!
Paid for 4 adults and 1 child. 80% of the animals ...
Paid for 4 adults and 1 child. 80% of the animals aren't out to see. Pretty disappointed they should tell people this before they spend their money. Concessions are very expensive. We will go out of town the next time.
We love the events they have here such as Brew At ...
We love the events they have here such as Brew At The Zoo and Boo At The Zoo. I have so many fun memories here as a child and I can't wait experience them again through my son's reactions.
The zoo has changed much over the years for the be...
The zoo has changed much over the years for the better. Thank heavens for the indoor exhibits with A/C, it was hot outdoors.
I just wish some of the wnclosers were bigger like...
I just wish some of the wnclosers were bigger like for the tiger and the leopard
Was there for a class with little time in the zoo ...
Was there for a class with little time in the zoo but what I saw a good zoo.
The park doesn't have enough animals out right now...
The park doesn't have enough animals out right now and every path was a hill.
For a town the size of Evansville this is n nice z...
For a town the size of Evansville this is n nice zoo. I enjoy going there to walk and look at the animals and plants.
Love this zoo lots of great things to see and do. ...
Love this zoo lots of great things to see and do. I really wanted to see the otters tho not even a sign to say what happened to them!!! They may need another trolly as everytime we saw it it was full. Maybe could use more signage to let ppl know where things are.
This is an amazingly nice zoo, we did not expect t...
This is an amazingly nice zoo, we did not expect this. although small I would say exhibits are nicer than indianapolis zoo. you can tell animals are happy
Fantastic! Small zoo, easy to take in everything i...
Fantastic! Small zoo, easy to take in everything in an afternoon. Be sure to feed the giraffes!
My experience at this zoo was very unpleasant. The...
My experience at this zoo was very unpleasant. The giraffes and zebras were placed in a small enclosure with gravel. Not even a single patch of grass. Most enclosures for the larger animals were way too small. There were workers that were not friendly, acted like they didn t want to be there, and were annoyed to answer questions. The enclosures for the smaller animals were nice and well thought out, but that wasn t the case for almost all of the larger animals. Overall, I would not recommend this zoo and I will not be returning.
Great place to go to get out of the house. Took us...
Great place to go to get out of the house. Took us (a group of 3-2 adults and 1 Toddler) roughly 2 hours to get through the parts of the zoo offered-there is limited exhibits/animals due to COVID but enough open to enjoy some of the main parts. The staff was EXTREMELY friendly and helpful the entire time. Everyone wore masks and practiced extra cleanliness practice. Unfortunately they didn't have the Merry Go Round open or offer the Tram (we needed the extra exercise anyway lol). Overall happy with my experience here and will be going back.
Make sure to get your tickets ahead of time due to COVID and review their site for any additional information or changes prior to your visit!
Needs elephants. Nice zoo. Lots of hills. Needs a...
Needs elephants. Nice zoo. Lots of hills. Needs a little updating. Some viewing areas hard for children to view and not safe.
Being from Evansville, I have always driven by Mes...
Being from Evansville, I have always driven by Mesker Park Zoo, but I somehow have never went inside. A boss of mine suggested getting the family membership so I could go to the zoo with my daughter anytime, and this ended up being one of the best purchases I have ever made. The zoo is amazing. One of our favorite parts is Amazonia, and this is an easy place to visit during the winter because it is right by the entrance and it is nice and warm. I highly suggest becoming a member and going to this amazing Evansville staple. I wish I would have sooner.
It's okay Zoo but I know they could do better for ...
It's okay Zoo but I know they could do better for the price they charge
Lovely place they have it set up for one way tragi...
Lovely place they have it set up for one way tragic so be prepared to walk the entire zoo. Lots of up close exhibits. We will be making a return trip once the penguin exhibit opens.
Some exotic animals, some not, sadly kept in cages...
Some exotic animals, some not, sadly kept in cages with attempts at natural settings for them. Need more volunteers!
Very sad that Evansville and the community don't i...
Very sad that Evansville and the community don't invest more money in our zoo. We need more animals!!
The kids had a good place to run, however, for wha...
The kids had a good place to run, however, for what they had to offer the price wasn t all that great. The food was way overpriced. $3.50 for a glass or can of coke is overpriced. They had no elephants and if you missed feeding time within minutes you didn t get to feed the animals which children love to do. The staff was friendly but it is more of a place to see birds than animals. I live almost as close to Louisville and Nashville as I do to Evansville and would choose to drive a little farther for the bigger zoo and more animals. They didn t have a lot to offer as far as a zoo is concerned
Really nice place. Lots to see, but has a lot of h...
Really nice place. Lots to see, but has a lot of hills.
Of course this zoo isn't as big as Louisville or S...
Of course this zoo isn't as big as Louisville or St.Louis or Indianapolis, but it's great for a day trip. For those in wheelchairs or those with physical disabilities, this zoo may be hard to access due to the hills, but it is great exercise!
Great local zoo for a quick visit and smaller crow...
Great local zoo for a quick visit and smaller crowds. Great to take the kids by yourself and not worry about them running off and getting lost in the crowd.
They are only open till 2PM on the weekends, prepa...
They are only open till 2PM on the weekends, preparing for Boo at the Zoo Halloween festivities. Call ahead to make sure of hours
Drove here to find out that it was closed for a pr...
Drove here to find out that it was closed for a private party. It is not posted online. Total waste of a trip.
Great experience for all ages and Families. New at...
Great experience for all ages and Families. New attractions all the time.Very clean and animals well cared for, you can just tell. Nice employees and Volunteers.
Wonderful place for family and Children. Events ar...
Wonderful place for family and Children. Events are great experiences and very nice people.
We have been members of the zoo since I was a chil...
We have been members of the zoo since I was a child, at least 15 years. I've loved seeing the many wonderful changes that they have made and how they continue to grow. While I understand that the zoo industry is still working to make up for its mistakes, I would love to see further emphasis placed on improving existing exhibits as opposed to bringing in *new* exhibits. We still appreciate Mesker and love bringing my family to make memories there as they grow up, just like my siblings and I did.
I love it because I love the animals but hate the ...
I love it because I love the animals but hate the hills thank goodness for the shuttle 4 people my bad leg age
It's better than it was 10 years ago but it's stil...
It's better than it was 10 years ago but it's still pretty lame
Excellent place for people to enjoy wildlife anima...
Excellent place for people to enjoy wildlife animals.
We had a great time. We arrived at our 9:30 time s...
We had a great time. We arrived at our 9:30 time slot and were finished with the whole zoo by 1:15. We aren't people who rush through either. We like to stop and observe animals. There were several animals not on exhibit either due to weather or covid concerns. Our kids had fun and it was a fun experience. Not having wheelchairs or the tram was a bit if an issue for our family. Our son is in a walking boot from a broken leg and our daughter has special needs. All in all, it was a good experience.
My child loved it. Food at the cafe is super jacke...
My child loved it. Food at the cafe is super jacked up expensive, (2.50$ for a corn dog? Geeze)other than that the displays were awesome. The poor tiger looks like he's starving but the park was clean and the kids had fun.
Nice place but really didn't see many of the anima...
Nice place but really didn't see many of the animals. There was a lot of them closed for renovations or they were cleaning and had the animals inside. The kids enjoyed it tho.
We had a blast on the Toyota Earth Day Camp 3rd gr...
We had a blast on the Toyota Earth Day Camp 3rd grade field trip! I've been going to the Zoo since I was a kid and I've always loved it but I did miss seeing the elephants...
It s over priced for what they have. the exhibits ...
It s over priced for what they have. the exhibits and animals do not seem to be well taken care of.
Their camp is a waste of the money. They have 2 young adults for each group, then have younger teens help. It s glorified babysitting at the zoo, with less individual attention
Great place to spend the afternoon with the family...
Great place to spend the afternoon with the family. Zoo is constantly being updated so never know what new things you may come across. There is food and drinks available plenty of vending machines and places to sit and take a break. They even have cotton candy machines. It is one of the oldest and largest zoo's in Indiana.
This zoo isn't too bad for a quick day trip. It's...
This zoo isn't too bad for a quick day trip. It's not a big zoo but it's perfect for a afternoon walk. It has really hilly terrain so you will want to wear comfortable supportive footwear. But for those who dont want to walk or get tired of walking up and down the hills, there is a shuttle that can pick you up. During the summer they have water fountains for the kids to play in and you can also rent wagons if you forget yours or dont own one.
We are so in love with Mesker Park Zoo and plan on...
We are so in love with Mesker Park Zoo and plan on becoming members!!
Loved this zoo. First time I was able to take my s...
Loved this zoo. First time I was able to take my son to a zoo n he had a great time
Not as elaborate as other big city zoos, but still...
Not as elaborate as other big city zoos, but still a good place to go. Our kids love it and it s not overly expensive. They ve made several improvements in recent years and continue to do so.
It is a nice place with nice people but there are ...
It is a nice place with nice people but there are few animals there to see
We love Mesker Park Zoo and visit at least once a ...
We love Mesker Park Zoo and visit at least once a year! There are a wide variety of interesting animals and and exhibits. The season passes are a great value if you plan to go multiple times a year.
As usual, many exhibits empty. Many run down. It's...
As usual, many exhibits empty. Many run down. It's better than nothing but better off at Louisville or St Louis.
so we decided to road trip up to Evansville, India...
so we decided to road trip up to Evansville, Indiana while we lived in the Nashville area. This was not a very large, nor expensive zoo.over the animals, love the exercise walking around the complex where you don't even realize you are even exercising because of the enjoyment.until Fit bit texts you CONGRATS you just walked 5 miles. Best way to exercise, oblivious to It!!! I love the flowers too, there is always GORGEOUS flowers and fauna everywhere..
The animals and exhibits were amazing. I really li...
The animals and exhibits were amazing. I really liked the jaguar & the Rain Forest birds.
It s a nice zoo, but the employees are not very ni...
It s a nice zoo, but the employees are not very nice!
I bought giraffe pellets at the containers and waited on a group of kids to quit feeding the giraffes leaves, I walked up going to get a picture with my kids and feed them their food an employee yelled extremely rude at me from another pen to quit feeding the giraffes !!
If you have food to purchase for them, don t yell at me!! Rude rude rude!!
I really like it cause it is a walking Distance to...
I really like it cause it is a walking Distance to and from the zoo and i feel like i can live there
