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June 9 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. The first Family Fun Day of 2024 will take place on Sunday, June 9 th from 10am – 4pm. The event is sponsored by Wisconsin Bike Fed and will be happening the last day of Wisconsin Bike Week. In addition to free train and carousel rides, there will be stations set up throughout the Zoo where guests can learn more ...
Henry Vilas Zoo is accessible to guests with ADA-defined service animals, but for the safety of our zoo animals, the zoo doesn’t allow therapy animals or pets. Guests with service animals may be required to: Respond truthfully to limited and appropriate inquiries made by Dane County Staff regarding the service animal.
Feast with the Beasts Volunteer Application. Before I start, I understand that…. (Required) I am signing up for two dates: 6/22/24 and 6/29/24 (rain date) HVZ will contact me no later than 4PM the riday preceding if the event is postponed/cancelled due to weather. Learn more about Volunteer at Feast with the Beasts! at Henry Vilas Zoo today!
Oct 5, 2023 · Henry Vilas Zoo, established more than 100 years ago, is one of just a few free-admission zoos in the United States. Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, the Zoo is dedicated to exceptional animal care, conserving wildlife through local engagement and global partnerships, and providing the community with education and valuable ...
Social animals arranged in groups according to age and sex. Cow groups are mostly comprised of females and males under three years old, with a few older males. Males are either solitary or live in groups of 30 or more. Females have one calf per season, which they nurse for 7 – 8 months. The female fully weans the calf off of her milk by the ...
The polar bear is the largest living land carnivore. The polar bear’s species name Ursus maritimus means maritime, or relating to the sea. Recent findings suggest that polar bears evolved from a common ancestor of the brown bear between 350,000 and 6 million years ago. The polar bear’s ancestors went through a series of evolutionary changes ...
Henry Vilas Zoo supports a variety of charitable efforts by donating items primarily for use in auctions or raffles. At this time, we only accept requests for donations from non-profit organizations that serve people in Dane County, Wisconsin. Please note that due to the high volume of requests we receive, requests must be submitted with a ...
