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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. History.
1,700 reviews. #8 of 229 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.
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.
Hike and bike through more than 17 miles of easy trails of various lengths, or check out their free-and-low-cost events. One of Madison's most beloved attractions, there's plenty to see and do at the Henry Vilas Zoo. Free and open 365 days a year.
Henry Vilas Zoo. 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!
At the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, where more than 600 animals live, visit the polar and grizzly bears at the Arctic Passage exhibit. Over in Minocqua, hop on a safari tram ride at the Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo and Safari to get an up-close look at the animals there, like wildebeests, antelopes and ostriches.
Jan 3, 2013 · Photos, drawings and large handprints of the great apes are everywhere in the office belonging to Ronda Schwetz, who became Henry Vilas Zoo's director in June. Schwetz became enamored of ...
