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, ...

“Wild Summer Lights” is a brand new Chinese lantern festival expected to kick off later this August. “Guests will embark on a ...

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.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Mesker Park Zoo officials announced thy have a new female Howler monkey named Tikki. Zoo officials say Tikki is just over three month old and can be found sleeping with ...

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

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 ...