Hemker Park & Zoo

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year from Hemker Park & Zoo! 🐾

As we welcome 2026, we want to thank all of our amazing supporters for another unforgettable year of memories, animal care, and conservation. Your visits, smiles, and support mean the world to us — and to the animals we care for every day.

We’re already hard at work planning an exciting new zoo season ahead, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for new experiences, new memories, and plenty of wild fun!

Here’s to a happy, healthy, and adventurous New Year — we’ll see you soon! 🦓✨

12/29/2025

🎉 It’s Joan’s Birthday! 🎉

Today we celebrate Joan, co-founder of Hemker Park & Zoo and founder of the nonprofit Guardians of Conservation. Her lifelong dedication to animal care, conservation, and education has made a lasting impact on wildlife and our community. 🦒🐅🌍

To honor her birthday, we invite you to make a donation in Joan’s honor to support the charitable mission of Guardians of Conservation. All donations directly support endangered animal care, conservation initiatives, and educational programs. 💚

🎂 Celebrate Joan. Support conservation. Make a difference.
👉 Donation link in the comments.

🎉 Please join us in wishing Joan a very happy birthday in the comments below! 🎉

12/28/2025

🎥💚 As the year comes to a close, we invite you to watch this Guardians of Conservation video and consider a year-end gift.

Your support helps protect endangered species and fund conservation, education, and animal care efforts locally and worldwide. If you’re able, please consider donating through the link below and select Guardians of Conservation. Every gift—big or small—makes a meaningful difference. Thank you for standing with wildlife. 🐾✨

👇 Donate here: https://www.communitygiving.org/fund/guardians-of-conservation-fund/

12/27/2025

🦏✨ Zoo friends — this one’s a can’t-miss! ✨🦏

We’re proud to share this exciting event from Guardians of Conservation — the For the Love of the Rhino Gala!

📅 Saturday, February 7, 2026
🕔 5–9 PM
📍 Coyote Moon Grill & Bar | St. Cloud, MN

Think:
🎹 Dueling pianos
🎻 Live music
🍽️ Delicious dining
🐾 Animal meet & greets
🎁 Silent auction

All coming together for a night that supports wildlife conservation in a BIG way. 💚

🎟️ Check out the post below for all the details and ticket info — and join us for a night where conservation meets celebration!

💕🦏 For the LOVE of the Rhino! 🦏💕

Get ready for a night that has everything — glamour, laughter, music, animals, and a whole lot of heart!

✨ Saturday, February 7, 2026
🕔 5:00–9:00 PM
📍 Coyote Moon Grill & Bar

What’s waiting for you?
🎻 Beautiful live string music during cocktail hour
🔮 A mysterious fortune teller
🐾 Up-close animal meet & greets — yes, including the adorable capybaras!
🍽️ Incredible dining
🎹 Lively dueling pianos that will keep the party going
🎁 A must-see silent auction

All for an amazing cause — supporting Guardians of Conservation and their mission to protect endangered species like the magnificent rhino 🖤

🎭 Dress up, grab your friends, and join us for a night you’ll be talking about all year.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — don’t wait! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-for-the-love-of-rhino-gala-tickets-1307061007659?aff=oddtdtcreator

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from Hemker Park & Zoo 🎄

From all of us at Hemker Park & Zoo, we want to wish our amazing community a very Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season.

Thank you for supporting wildlife conservation, animal care, and unforgettable memories all year long. Because of you, our animals are thriving and our mission continues to grow — protecting species, inspiring learning, and creating moments families cherish together.

May your day be filled with warmth, laughter, and a little bit of wild wonder. 🦒🐧🦩🦦

❤️ We can’t wait to welcome you back for another incredible season.

ConservationInAction HolidayJoy

12/17/2025

✨ YOU ASKED. WE LISTENED! ✨
The Happy Cappy Meet & Greet is BACK 🥳🐹

Kick off 2026 with our Happy Cappy New Year Experience, where you’ll get to spend 25 minutes hanging out with these cute little guys!

📅 January 10 & 11, 2026
⏰ 10:30, 11:30 & 12:30
🎟️ Limited spots available!

👉 Grab your spot and start the New Year the capy way! https://hemkerzoo.com/cappy/

12/16/2025

🎄 Joan is back with some great holiday gift ideas and stopping by to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! Looking for meaningful gifts that create memories? We’ve got you covered. 🎁🦒

👉 https://hemkerzoo.com/engage/holiday-gift-guide/

🎄🦒🎁

12/12/2025

Why give stuff…
when you can give ROARS, WADDLES, and WOWS? 🐧🦒

🎄 Zoo Gift Ideas Everyone Loves:
✨ Season passes for year-round adventures: https://hemkerzoo.com/season-passes/
🎁 Gift cards for a wild day of fun, snacks, souvenirs & smiles: https://hemkerzoo.com/purchase-gift-cards/

Perfect for kids, grandparents, teachers, neighbors — and anyone who loves animals 🥰

🎄 This holiday season, give memories, not clutter.
💚 Give the gift of the zoo!

12/05/2025

🎁✨ Holiday Gift Guide from Hemker Park & Zoo! ✨🎁
Looking for the perfect gift this season? Give something WILD, meaningful, and unforgettable! 🐾❤️

Here are a few favorite gift ideas that support the animals you love:

🎟️ Zoo Season Passes – https://hemkerzoo.com/season-passes/
🎄 Zoo Gift Cards – Perfect for the hard-to-shop-for animal lovers. https://hemkerzoo.com/purchase-gift-cards/
🐧 Adopt-An-Animal Packages – Support conservation in the cutest way possible.
https://hemkerzoo.com/engage/sponsor-an-animal/
✨ Bonus Gift Idea:
Give the gift of conservation with tickets to the Guardians of Conservation Gala happening February 2026! 🎉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-for-the-love-of-rhino-gala-tickets-1307061007659
It’s the perfect experience gift AND supports endangered species around the world. 🌍💚

Let’s make this holiday season magical — for your loved ones and for wildlife!

11/30/2025

🎄✨ Holiday Gift Ideas That WOW! ✨🎄

Skip the wrapping paper and give the gifts that make memories!
Hemker Park & Zoo has the perfect presents for every animal lover:

🦓 Season Passes – Unlimited zoo days, unlimited smiles!
💌 E-Gift Cards – Quick, easy, and perfect for last-minute gifting!
🐾 Zoo Camp 2026 – Give kids an unforgettable summer filled with animals, adventures, and fun!

🎁 Shop your holiday gifts here:
👉 Season Passes: hemkerzoo.com/engage/season-passes
👉 E-Gift certificates: https://hemkerzoo.com/purchase-gift-cards/
👉 Zoo Camp: hemkerzoo.com/engage/zoo-camp

Make this holiday wildly special! 🐅🎅🦙

11/28/2025

🎅 SANTA IS BACK at Hemker Park & Zoo! 🎅
Join us today and tomorrow — November 28 & 29 from 10 AM to 2 PM!

Bring the family out to the front portion of the zoo for festive fun, photos with Santa, and meet some of his favorite furry pygmy goat friends! 🐐✨

Donations are welcomed and support the Guardians of Conservation ❤️
Stop by Zoo Beans Café for cookies & hot cider while supplies last! ☕🍪

Come make some holiday memories with us! 🎄✨