Eastern Hellbender We have written about the Eastern Hellbender salamander (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis alleganiensis) in this blog multiple times. It is a unique species and plays an important role ...

EVANSVILLE -- A national zoo association re-accredited Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden over the weekend. The re-accreditation means the zoo won't lose nearly half of its animals it has on loan ...

Evansville Rotary Club. Regional Voices: Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. Season 2025 Episode 5 | 46m 2s. Erik Beck, the Executive Director of Mesker Park Zoo, talks about the zoo's efforts ...

Mr. Pickles is a giant anteater. He's the park's first anteater in over 50 years. Mesker Park Zoo Marketing Director Kelley Weis said Mr. Pickles is a very unique species of animal to come to the zoo.

A zoo in Indiana is mourning the loss of its 18-year-old clouded leopard named Miri.According to officials at the Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, Miri was a fan favorite at the zoo.