On Tuesday, June 17th Mesker Park Zoo hosts a "members only" party from 5:30p-7:30p. If you're a zoo member, you'll definitely want to take advantage of this opportunity which includes free activities and behind-the-scenes access.Zoo members can take free rides on the paddleboats, the bumper boats and the tram. Get up close and personal and feed the giraffes at 6p and 7p (while supplies last) - or groom a goat from 5:30p-7p. The behind-the-scenes tours include:

  • AMAZONIA – Meet your tour guide at the gate in the Entry Plaza and learn about running a South American rainforest in Indiana!
  • Animal Commissary –Located near the exit of the Children’s Enchanted Forest, directly in front of the Veterinary Building.
  • Kley Building – Learn all about your zoo’s newest resident: the Komodo dragon!
  • Veterinary Hospital – See what it takes to care for over 700 animals in the Zoo’s Veterinary Hospital.

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