Evansville Mesker Zoo
Old West Entrance

Mesker Zoo Plaques

Location: These markers were located at the old west entrance to the zoo on Mesker Park Drive. Photos taken November 11, 2005.

The plaques were removed in 2007 for renovations.

Honig also made many individual names of animals plaques for the zoo.

Mesker Zoo Plaques

Honig's name appears at the bottom right. Animals appear along the bottom.

Mesker Zoo Plaques

Honig's name appears at the bottom right. Animals appear along the top and bottom.

Mesker Zoo Plaques

Honig's name appears at the bottom right. Animals appear along the top and bottom.

Mesker Zoo Plaques

Mesker Zoo Plaques

This plaque appears on a concrete pedestal near the old entrance to the zoo beside the Mesker Park Amphitheater. It was dedicated to Noble Vernon H. Bosse for his efforts in creating a playground. The date appears to be January 19, 1954 and it is believed to have been created by Honig.