27/02/2023
Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Gardens
This zoo first opened its doors to visitors in 1928 and quickly became a pioneer in its field as the first zoo in Indiana and the first in the country to introduce the use of a moat system: displaying animals in exhibits which resemble their native habitats. Today, a visit to Mesker Park Zoo offers an exciting educational adventure with encounters with over 700 animals representing 186 species from around the globe.
The zoo is organized into 10 exhibits each representing a different part of the world. For rainforest lovers, head over to Amazonia with living plants and more than 150 animals including jaguars, bats, monkeys, Arrau turtles, and capybaras. Future visitors should keep an eye out for the penguin exhibit opening soon.