A new event is coming to Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden this August, and it will only be around for a limited time.

EVANSVILLE, Ind (WEHT) – The Mesker Park Zoo will soon be hosting its very own Chinese Lantern Festival. This summer, ...

The Wild Summer Lights event is a Chinese Lantern Festival, in collaboration with the company Tianyu Arts & Culture.

During a press conference on Tuesday, officials with Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden announced a summer lights program.

The family-run zoo is home to over 68 species and is focused on both education and conservation of endangered species.

Erik Beck, the Executive Director of Mesker Park Zoo, talks about the zoo and their plans coming up.

Posted: January 16, 2025 | Last updated: January 16, 2025 Mesker Park Zoo reopens following winter storm closure ...

Tickets are live and can only be purchased online directly from the Mesker Park Zoo website. The hours for the event are Fridays and Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

EVANSVILLE — Evansville's Parks Board voted to remove a $10 million, giraffe-related project for Mesker Park Zoo and Botanical Garden from a city bond proposal Wednesday, but it won't have any ...

In addition to "Mr. Pickles," animals at Mesker Zoo include porcupines, Komodo dragons, greater kudus, tigers and takins. TripAdvisor lists the 45-acre zoo as one of the top 5 attractions in ...