Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden is at 1545 Mesker Park Dr. This 50-acre zoo features hundreds of animals in natural habitats surrounded by exotic plants, wildflowers and trees. The Discovery Center focuses on the world's vanishing rain forests and animals. Amazonia is a climate-controlled exhibit containing howler monkeys, toucans, tapirs, ibises and jaguars. A children's zoo, carousel, paddle boats and a tram also are available.

Time: Allow 2 hours minimum.