Hemker Park & Zoo continuing Conservation Efforts with Four Big Cats
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...
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
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
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,...