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Locally loved community treasure. Globally recognized conservation leader. Forever accessible. The Henry Vilas Zoo is an admission-free, community supported zoo in Dane County, WI. Learn more about our zoo, animals & values today.
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Henry Vilas Zoo is located at 702 South Randall Avenue in...
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The Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, WI is one of only a handful of admission-free, community-supported zoos in the country. Fully accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums , our beautiful zoo features exhibits and attractions for the whole family!
The Henry Vilas Zoo is home to over 650 animals from all over the world and features over 115 species, 20 of which are considered endangered and vulnerable. Explore some of the animals below.
ZOO MAP. Nestled against Lake Wingra, Henry Vilas Zoo is home to more than 200 animals representing almost 100 different species! From our award-winning Arctic Passage to our Conservation Carousel in the Children’s Zoo, there are fun activities for your whole family to enjoy! Not sure where to park?
Founded in 1911, the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, Wisconsin, is one of only 10 remaining free admission zoos in the North America. The 28-acre property, which attracts over 750,000 visitors annually, lies within a park situated on land donated to the city by William and Anna Vilas under the conditions that it be used "for the uses and purposes ...
The Henry Vilas Zoo is one of ten remaining free zoos in North America. As an accredited AZA ( Association of Zoos & Aquariums ) zoo, our mission is to conserve and protect the wonders of the natural living world.
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