🎅 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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New Play System at Hemker Park & Zoo

New Play System at Hemker Park & Zoo

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,...
New Red Panda Experience, Now Open

New Red Panda Experience, Now Open

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

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,...
Ever Seen Eye-To-Eye With a Rhino?

Ever Seen Eye-To-Eye With a Rhino?

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...