🎅 Santa Visits the Zoo!
Bring your Christmas cheer and visit Santa and a few of his animal friends — November 22, 28 & 29 from 10 AM – 2 PM!
✨ Meet Santa, snap festive photos, enjoy winter treats, and celebrate the season with the animals!

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For the Love of Rhino Gala

For the Love of Rhino Gala

by | Jan 11, 2023 | Events

For the Love of Rhino Gala: A Masquerade Adventure! 🎭✨ The Guardians of Conservation invite you to don your finest mask and join us for the 4th Annual “For the Love of Rhino” Gala, an enchanting Masquerade Evening dedicated to wildlife conservation! 📅...
New Red Panda Experience, Now Open

New Red Panda Experience, Now Open

by | Jul 11, 2022 | News

We are excited to welcome a new Red Panda Experience to Hemker Park & Zoo! Guests can now get up-close and personal with our bamboo-loving red pandas during our one-of-a-kind close encounter experience. Spend time with the Animal Care team and learn about the care...
Hemker Park & Zoo Contributes to Turtle and Tortoise Study

Hemker Park & Zoo Contributes to Turtle and Tortoise Study

by | Jun 11, 2022 | News

Conservation Research: Hemker Park & Zoo Contributes to Turtle and Tortoise Study Challenging Evolutionary Theories of Aging Even though humans live longer lives compared to their historical counterparts, we cannot escape the inevitability of aging. However,...
Santa Days 2025

Santa Days 2025

by | Apr 11, 2022 | Events

Santa Visits the Zoo Day at Hemker Park & Zoo Ho, ho, ho! Santa is making a special stop at Hemker Park & Zoo this holiday season! Join us on Saturday, November 22nd, 28th, and 29th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a festive, family-friendly event you won’t want...
Boo at the Zoo: October 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th

Boo at the Zoo: October 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th

by | Apr 11, 2022 | Events

Boo at the Zoo October 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th, 2025 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Calling all Ghouls and Goblins! Trick or Treat around Hemker Park & Zoo from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm! Dress up in your Halloween Costume and watch the animals get their favorite Halloween...