Located in Evansville, Indiana, Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden’s mission is to foster the preservation of the Earth’s diverse species and living systems through an active role in education and conservation in our regional and professional community. Situated on 45-scenic acres of rolling hills on Evansville’s northwest side, the Zoo is home to hundreds of animals from around the globe.
VenuWorks provides food and beverage services for the zoo. VenuWorks also manages the City’s 11,000 seat Ford Center and 1,950 seat Victory Theatre.
1545 Mesker Park Drive
Evansville, IN 47720
Evansville, IN 47720
LOCATION DIRECTOR
Scott Schoenike
(812) 422-8000
(812) 422-8000
MARKET INFORMATION
MSA DEMOGRAPHICS
| TOTAL POPULATION | 313,450 |
|---|---|
| MEDIAN AGE | 38.9 |
| UNDER 5 YEARS | 6.33% |
| 5-14 YEARS | 12.84% |
| 15-24 YEARS | 13.46% |
| 25-34 YEARS | 12.86% |
| 35-44 YEARS | 11.95% |
| 45-54 YEARS | 14.36% |
| 55-64 YEARS | 13.42% |
| 65-74 YEARS | 8.00% |
| OVER 74 YEARS | 6.80% |
TELEVISION & RADIO
TELEVISION
Top Television Stations:WFIE – NBC
WEHT – ABC
WEVV – CBS
EVV – FOX
Via Media (Time Warner & WOW) Cable TV
RADIO
Top Radio Stations:WIKY-FM – A/C
WLFW-FM – Country
WABX-FM – Classic Rock
WKDQ-FM – Country
WBKR-FM – Country
WGBF-FM – Active Rock
MARKETING RESOURCES
- Ribbon Board inside bowl
- Television commercials run on all television monitors throughout the facility on 5 levels.
- Commercials on 4 sided 9’x 16’ Jumbo Video Screens on Scoreboard
- Six foot high advertising stand up in public entrance lobby
- Flyers on marketing table at Ford Center and Victory Theatre
- Video commercials on concourse cell phone Power Tower
- Poster placement at interior ticket office lobby
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter), Website Upcoming Events
- Average of 500,000 patrons per year with approximately 130 events per year
EMPLOYERS, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
Toyota Motor Manufacturing – 5,000
- Deaconess Hospital – 3,000
- St. Mary’s Medical Center – 2,600
- ALCOA Warrick Operations – 2,450
- Koch Enterprises, Inc – 2,200
- T.J. Max – 1,700
- GE Plastics – 1,300
- Vectren – 1,300
UNIVERSITY RESOURCES
University of Evansville (2,526 students)
- – newsletter (Ace Notes – info and student discounts)
- University of Southern Indiana (9,364 students)
- – special student discounts with HR Department
