🎃 BOO AT THE ZOO IS BACK!

Join us for trick-or-treating, festive fall fun and special Halloween treats for the animals!

October 3, 10, 17 & 24
Trick-or-treating from 10 AM–2 PM

$16 + tax admission for ages 2+ on Boo at the Zoo Saturdays only

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💙 UNITED WAY DAY AT THE ZOO
Friday, October 16 | 10 AM–6 PM
Join us for a special day with United Way, CentraCare & community partners, featuring community booths and fun throughout the day!

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Hemker Park & Zoo is open daily from 10 AM–6 PM through October 31.

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Zootoberfest: September 26th

Zootoberfest: September 26th

Saturday, September 26th, 2026 12 pm – 5 pm Hemker Park & Zoo along with the Guardians of Conservation is excited to announce a brand-new way to celebrate October. Zootoberfest will bring some German flair to central Minnesota. It will take place on...
New Bush Baby and Owl Monkey Exhibit

New Bush Baby and Owl Monkey Exhibit

New Bush Baby and Owl Monkey Exhibit in the Rhino Building opening May 1, 2022. They get their name from their strange call, which sounds like a human baby crying. Bushbabies are active at night, so they have sensitive ears and large eyes to find their prey in the...
New American Alligator Exhibit at Shipwreck Cove

New American Alligator Exhibit at Shipwreck Cove

Don’t miss your chance to encounter a cold-blooded marvel! (And be startled by those eyes — we’re partial to the sparkle.) Now open at Hemker Park & Zoo, guests can see American Alligators! It’s an unforgettable experience — especially if you’re lucky enough to...
New Gnome Garden

New Gnome Garden

New Gnome Garden coming at the beginning of May 2022! There’s Gnome Place like Hemker Park & Zoo! There will be some 6 feet tall gnomes for guests to take pictures with!