Hemker Park and Zoo

Mary Berg

The park was extremely clean and beautifully landscaped. The animals appeared very healthy and had nice enclosures. The staff was amazing: friendly, informative, patient with all my questions. It’s a small zoo, but has a nicely diverse variety of animals. They have food now, and are planning a coffee shop. I will definitely return.

Sheila Metzinger

When you first pull up, you will kinda wonder why you took the time to go there, but it is really a great little hidden gem in Freeport, MN. Staff was very personable. I had a lot of fun. I would go back again.

Nicky Clark Svien

Really cool zoo. Heads up if you go in May or October that you'll miss about 1/3 of the animals because it's too cold out for them and most animals are outside. Cash preferred, there's an additional charge for cards. Bring change for food to feed the animals along the way, fifty cents each. There's a little snack shack and indoor restrooms and two gift stores. The staff was all really nice!

Kathy LaPlante

My husband, daughter, her 2 kids and I had a wonderful day at the Hemker Park and Zoo!! The environment of the zoo is amazing! It was great to see the animals so close up! My grandkids got to feed the giraffes, the otters and the newest member of the zoo and the only one in Minnesota, the rhinoceros who just turned 3. A highlight for the kids was the parakeet tent where they land on you as you feed them seed on a stick. We even had to go back a second time before we left. Lots of animals to see, even some on the endangered list. It is a must see! You will NOT be disappointed! PS. It is only about an hours drive from the Twin Cities.