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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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The Henry Vilas Zoo is one of ten remaining free zoos in...
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Plan your visit. 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.
1,700 reviews. #8 of 230 things to do in Madison. Zoos. Closed now. 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Truly a wild place to hang out! We are an admission-free, AZA-accredited zoo located next to Vilas Park in downtown Madison with a mission to conserve and protect the wonders of the natural world.
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- 702 S Randall Ave, 53715-1665, Wisconsin
Henry Vilas Zoo is a 28-acre (11 ha) public zoo in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, that is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Owned by Dane County, the zoo receives over 750,000 visitors annually.
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