Indiana's largest zoo. Situated on 70 acrea and exhibiting over 500 animals, many in their natural habitats.
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| X | Conducted Tours |
| X | Self-Guided Tours |
| Videotape(s) | |
| Film(s) | |
| Slide Program(s) | |
| Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions | |
| X | Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs) |
| X | Hands-On Activities |
| Living History or Costumed Interpretation | |
| X | Parking For School Buses |
| X | Restroom Facilities |
| X | Convenient Water Fountains |
| X | Picnicking Facilities |
| X | Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services |
| Overnight Accommodations | |
| Auditorium/Meeting Room | |
| X | Emergency Services (first-aid) |
| Other services and amenities available: | |
| Operating Period: | Year round |
| Days of The Week Open: | Seven days a week |
| Site Hours: | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday; 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday - Sunday Memorial Day through Labor Day |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | $4.75 for adults, $3.75 children ages 3-12 |
| Educational Admission Fees: | Call for information |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | Over 350 |
| Handicapped Accessible: | Tours, buildings are accessible, handicapped tram car (with advance notice) |
| Other Services Available: | Zoo tram, gift shop, animal exhibits, petting zoo, concessions, programs, paddle boats |
| Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit: | |||||||
| X | Site Brochure | ||||||
| Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders | |||||||
| Pre-Visit Package For Students | |||||||
| Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum | |||||||
| List of Sale Items Suitable For Students | |||||||
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| Books (on loan) | |||||||
| Other | |||||||
| Services the site offers to educational groups: | Call for information |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | Yes |
| Annually recurring events: | Holiday Zoo Festival, Boo at the Zoo, Childrens Art Fair, Rainforest Festival, Summer Safari Day Camp, Eater at the Zoo, Zoo Carnival |
| Site location: | 2421 Bement Ave |
| Organization administering the site: | City of Evansville |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | 2421 Bement Ave Evansville, IN 47720 |
| Phone: | (812) 435-6143 |
| Fax: | (812) 435-6140 |
| Email: | mpzoo@evansville.net |
| Web site: | http://www.evansville.net/~mpzoo |
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