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The community-supported Henry Vilas Zoo is full of family-friendly fun for all to enjoy. From our Tropical Rainforest Aviary to our Primate House, we offer a variety of exhibits and attractions sure to delight zoo visitors of all ages. See what the zoo has to offer below and plan your visit today!
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 ...
Henry Vilas Zoo has been one of visitors' favorite things to do in Madison for decades. Indoor exhibits like the aviary and primate building let you get up-close to some of the world's most amazing animals. The conservation carousel amazes all.
Henry Vilas Zoo. 702 S. Randall Ave. Madison, WI 53715. Phone: (608) 266-4732. Email Website. OVERVIEW. Henry Vilas Zoo is one of only a few 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.
Henry Vilas Zoo, Madison, Wisconsin. 136,743 likes · 35,668 talking about this. Proud to be one of the few free AZA-accredited zoos in the country!
Henry Vilas Zoo, Madison, Wisconsin. 141,776 likes · 3,309 talking about this. Proud to be one of the few free AZA-accredited zoos in the country!
Visitors to the Vilas Zoo watch a pair of harbor seals from an underwater viewing window. The zoo, one of the last free wildlife exhibitors in the country, has long been a popular fixture in Madison. But some zookeepers have alleged a pattern of racism, discrimination and animal neglect.
