Date: Thu Aug 14 2025 - Sun Oct 05 2025
- Community
- All levels
Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden invites everyone to Wild Summer Lights!
Experience an all-new Chinese lantern festival with over a mile of stunning light displays, celebrating art, nature, and culture in a truly magical way. Some areas of the zoo will not be accessible during the event, and animal visibility may be limited – but there’s still plenty of magic to enjoy along the way!
👧 WHO: Open to All
📌 WHERE: Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic
Garden in Evansville, IN
📅 WHEN: August 14 - October
4, taking place THURSDAY through SUNDAY evenings from 5:30 -9:30 PM
CT
💲 COST: $18 for Adults (ages 13+), $16 for children
(ages 3 – 12), and ages 2 and under are free.
🎟️ TO GET
TICKETS: Visit https://meskerparkzoo.com/events/
Sensory Sessions: Wednesday, August 20th and Wednesday, September 24th | 5 – 9 PM
Sensory Sessions are designed with intention – to create a comfortable experience for guests with sensory sensitivities. These evenings feature reduced crowds, no live music, and a calmer atmosphere. If you’re able to attend a standard session, we kindly encourage you to do so, so we can keep these special nights accessible for those who truly benefit from them. A social story will be available on the Event landing page. Thank you for helping us make this experience inclusive for everyone.
