Every day is an adventure at Hemker Park & Zoo. Come see a wide variety of animals, play on the new play system, stop by the new Zoo Beans Café and leave with lasting memories with some of our unique animal experiences. Plan your day trip today! Check out the...
Hemker Park and Zoo, located in Freeport, Minnesota, is a family owned and operated zoo home to over 200 animals. The mission of Hemker Park & Zoo is to highlight and enhance animals’ species and encourage environmental conservation through integrated...
In the age of so much technology, this new play system will allow children of all ages to engage in outdoor play while letting their imaginations run wild. Children of all ages will be excited to explore the new larger play system opening May 1,...
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...
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,...
Now’s the time to see how Hemker Park & Zoo shines! Come for the day and experience the many animals that call our place home, including a Rhino of course, as well as Red Pandas, Penguins, Giraffes, Camels, and so much more. Watch our Spring 2022 videos to...