🎃 BOO AT THE ZOO IS BACK!

Join us for trick-or-treating, festive fall fun and special Halloween treats for the animals!

October 3, 10, 17 & 24
Trick-or-treating from 10 AM–2 PM

$16 + tax admission for ages 2+ on Boo at the Zoo Saturdays only

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💙 UNITED WAY DAY AT THE ZOO
Friday, October 16 | 10 AM–6 PM
Join us for a special day with United Way, CentraCare & community partners, featuring community booths and fun throughout the day!

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Hemker Park & Zoo is open daily from 10 AM–6 PM through October 31.

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Love Is in the Air… and It’s a Little WILD!

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Love Is in the Air… and It’s a Little WILD!

Skip the crowded restaurants and predictable chocolates—this Valentine’s Day, fall head-over-heels at the zoo with an experience that’s cute, quirky, and totally unforgettable! Whether you’re celebrating with a sweetheart, bestie, or your favorite animal lover, this is a date worth swooning over. 😍

📅 Saturday, February 14, 2026
📍 Front Gift Shop Area (the rest of the zoo is closed for the season)

💞 Choose Your Valentine Match:

  • 🦩 Flamingo Encounter – 10:30 AM (because pink is the color of love)

  • 🦫 Capybara Encounter – 11:30 AM or 12:30 PM (calm, cuddly vibes only)

✨ The Scoop:

  •  $42.49 per person +tax

  • Only 10 guests per session (extra exclusive!)

  • Pre-registration required

Our Animal Care Team will guide you through an up-close, interactive animal experience filled with fun facts, sweet moments, and plenty of “aww” opportunities. You’ll learn all about these incredible animals, their personalities, and what makes them so lovable—no dating apps required. 💌

Age Requirements

  • Guests must be at least 10 years old to participate

  • Anyone under 10 must be accompanied by a paid adult during the experience

👉 Click here to register for the 10:30 AM Flamingo Experience 🦩
👉 Click here to register for the Capybara Experience (11:30 AM or 12:30 PM) 🦫

❤️ Spots are limited—lock in your Valentine’s plans now and make love go WILD! 

A Legacy of Love

Founded by Mark & Joan Hemker, the zoo has become a labor of love to honor Mark’s legacy since his passing 2006.