Hemker Park and Zoo Closed for the Season Open May 1

I loved absolutely everything about this mom & pop type park/zoo!! My boyfriend and I went on a "zoo date," and ended up choosing Hemker Park & Zoo, and I was not disappointed! The woman working the register in the entrance building, was very kind and all smiles. She gave off very happy vibes. My favorite part was all of the budgies landing and climbing all over us, but I do need to reiterate, it was just all around a fun time and we loved it.

*** Everyone has a different experience *** We had a great experience. The price we paid is worth it. We bought 2 General Admission Tickets for $40.50 (before Tax, Service Fees, and Credit Card Processing Fees). We came at late noon, so most animals were napping or hiding. Other animals look overheated and tired because of the weather outside. To have a better experience, choose a day that is cool and not too hot outside. Before noon or after 3 pm is the ideal time to visit the zoo. At that point, the animals will be more active instead of hiding from the heat or taking a nap. In this zoo, you can see animals more closely than in most other zoos. There are many experiences available for a fee that can provide you with more enjoyment and knowledge about the animals. You can have Bird Feeding, Giraffe Feeding, Otter Feeding, Rhino Feeding, Koi Feeding, or a Tram Ride with a budget fee and Red Panda Experience, Alligator Experience, Kangaroo Experience, Cuddle with Boa, or Pet The Penguin with a higher fee. Asking the staff for more details about the experience you are interested in. I believe there are some events at this zoo, so be sure to check out the events calendar on their website to not miss any interesting activities.

Hemker Park & Zoo is a must visit. Animals, facilities, coffee cafe, and park grounds are very well cared for AND the zoo has 2 rhinos, giraffes, yaks, many varieties of exotic birds, alpaca, African penguins, a red panda, and so much more. Walk the grounds or board a safari vehicle to see the animals in a loop. Pack a cooler and enjoy lunch in a shaded picnic pavilion. Staff members are competent, caring, friendly, enthusiastic animal lovers.

I was here about a year ago with my 14 month old daughter and just came back with her, and she had a blast with all the animals. The zoo is well taken care of and so clean! They have beautiful structures built instead of the cheapest materials( will include some photos of structures). I love that the animals are clearly loved and taken care of. Staff are so friendly, and it's reasonably priced given that it's a private zoo. We did the giraffe feeding and a kangaroo encounter, and it was absolutely majestic. Highly recommend, and we will definitely be back! Thank you so much for giving people the opportunity to be in such close proximity to animals! It's just beautiful 🥹🥹🥹

This was truly one of my favorite zoo experiences. With beautiful well kept grounds, healthy animals, and a wonderful variety of animals our family had a great day. We felt safe, relaxed, and engaged the entire visit. We especially enjoyed the giraffes, playground, and the bird house!