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Zootoberfest: September 27th

Zootoberfest: September 27th

Saturday, September 27th, 2025 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,...

New Gnome Garden

New Gnome Garden

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!

Santa Days 2025

Santa Days 2025

Ho, ho, ho! Santa is making a special stop at Hemker Park & Zoo on November 22nd, 28th & 209th 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 member...

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Spring at the Zoo

Spring at the Zoo

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!

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Fall Zoo Fest

Fall Zoo Fest

Saturday, September 6th, 2025– 10:00am Join the harvest fun. Held in early September each year, the Fall Zoo Fest is a special event at Hemker Park & Zoo to celebrate harvest season. Discounted admission $16.00 + tax/person, shop local vendors, Apples from...