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Saturday, October 1, 2022 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 Saturday,...
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...
Royal Party event on July 27, 2023 5-7 pm You are cordially invited to a royal party on Thursday July 27th, 2023 from 5-7 pm as part of your regular paid admission! We are encouraging everyone to dress as kings, queens, princes, princesses or superheroes. Come meet...
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...
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 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...
Don’t miss your chance to encounter a cold-blooded marvel! (And be startled by those eyes — we’re partial to the sparkle.) Now open at Hemker Park & Zoo, guests can see American Alligators! It’s an unforgettable experience — especially if you’re lucky enough to...
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!
Ho, ho, ho! Santa is making a special stop at Hemker Park & Zoo on November 19th, 25th & 26th & 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...
Boo at the Zoo October 8th & 15th 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 Treats too....
Happy Spring from Hemker Park & Zoo! We officially open for the 2022 season on May 1st and will stay open at least until October 31—maybe longer if we are lucky enough to have extended warmer weather. We can't wait to welcome everyone back and show you what's new!