Mesker Park Zoo

Mesker's Jaguar, Beliza, Dies at age 20

John Gibson

Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden says its jaguar, Beliza, has died six years after a cancer diagnosis

Mesker Zoo's Tiger, Luna, Has Died

John Gibson

Mesker Park Zoo in Evansville says its 3-year-old Sumatran tiger, Luna, died after a rupture in her esophagus

Camel Dies at Mesker Park Zoo

John Gibson

"Franklin" was 21

Mesker Announces Penguin Naming Fundraiser

John Gibson

The chick born in April is male and on display

Mesker Welcomes First Penguin Chick

John Gibson

The zoo plans to conduct a naming fundraiser

Humboldt Penguins swim safely in their inside facilities while being quarantined from the public.

All Avian Exhibits Still Closed at the Mesker Park Zoo Due to a Threat of Avian Influenza

Tim Jagielo

It’s been more than months since visitors could see the penguins or any other birds at the Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden

Ramani the Sarus Crane (left) and Usona the Bald Eagle were animal "ambassadors," educating the public about these species.

Mesker Park Zoo Says 'Good-Bye' to Two Avian 'Ambassadors' Euthanized in June

Tim Jagielo

Usona, Bald Eagle and Ramani, Sarus Crane had medical problems zoo couldn't remedy

Mesker Zoo Euthanizes Clouded Leopard

John Gibson

The staff said Miri was suffering from renal failure

Mesker Welcomes Baby Binturong

John Gibson

Native Asian animal is endangered species

Local News

Penguins Swimming and Waddling at Mesker Park Zoo

John Gibson

A ribbon has been cut, welcoming penguins to Mesker Park Zoo. Officials dedicated the Penguins of Patagonia exhibit on Tuesday.Evansville Mayor Lloyd…