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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! 📅...
Zootoberfest: September 27th

Zootoberfest: September 27th

by | Jul 25, 2022 | Events

Saturday, September 27th, 2025 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 Gnome Garden

New Gnome Garden

by | Apr 28, 2022 | Events

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!
Santa Days 2025

Santa Days 2025

by | Apr 11, 2022 | Events

Ho, ho, ho! Santa is making a special stop at Hemker Park & Zoo on November 22nd, 28th & 209th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM! Enjoy visiting with Santa & his live reindeer, and shop our main gift shop for the perfect holiday gifts! We will have season member...
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...
Fall Zoo Fest

Fall Zoo Fest

by | Feb 18, 2022 | Events

Saturday, September 6th, 2025– 10:00am Join the harvest fun. Held in early September each year, the Fall Zoo Fest is a special event at Hemker Park & Zoo to celebrate harvest season. Discounted admission $16.00 + tax/person, shop local vendors, Apples from Apple...