Your Library Card Can Get You Into Mesker Park Zoo

Books aren't the only thing you can check out from your local library.

Thanks to a partnership between Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden and several public libraries across the Tri-State, families can bow borrow Zoo passes that provide free admission for an entire household.

I had no idea this program existed, and if you're anything like me, you might be adding "visit the library" to your weekend plans.

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What Does a Library Zoo Pass Include?

Each Library Zoo Pass includes:

• Admission for up to two adults
• Admission for up to four children under age 18
• Complimentary tram rides during your visit

The passes can be checked out through participating public libraries, giving families an affordable way to spend a day exploring one of Evansville's favorite attractions.

Because passes are limited, it's a good idea to contact your local branch before making the trip.

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Participating Libraries

• Alexandrian Public Library (Mount Vernon)
• Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library
• Fort Branch Public Library
• Fred A. Vaught Memorial Library (Hartsville, Tennessee)
• Huntingburg Public Library
• Jasper-Dubois County Public Library
• Lincoln Heritage Public Library (Dale)
• Loogootee Public Library
• Oakland City/Columbia Township Library
• Owensville Carnegie Public Library
• Perry County Public Library (Tell City)
• Poseyville Carnegie Public Library
• Princeton Public Library
• Shoals Public Library
• Spencer County Public Library (Rockport)
• Working Men's Institute (New Harmony)

A Great Way to Spend the Day

Whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth, Mesker Park Zoo offers everything from animal encounters and botanical gardens to tram rides and seasonal events throughout the year.

Programs like the Library Zoo Pass help make those experiences more accessible while encouraging families to explore both their local libraries and one of the region's most popular attractions. Learn more at MeskerParkZoo.com.

If your library participates, your next family adventure might already be waiting on the checkout shelf.