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?
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...
New North American River Exhibit
Hemker Park & Zoo is otterly excited to be opening the North American Otter Exhibit, come see two different types of otters at Hemker Park & Zoo. Coming in June.
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...