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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.
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. Where else can you see more than 650 animals from around the world for free? 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.
1,700 reviews. #8 of 230 things to do in Madison. Zoos. Open 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.
Henry Vilas Zoo, Madison, Wisconsin. 141,796 likes · 1,501 talking about this. Proud to be one of the few free AZA-accredited zoos in the country!
3 days ago · Dane County’s Henry Vilas Zoo successfully completed a routine health examination on their critically endangered male Bornean orangutan, Datu, earlier this year. As part of the procedure, Datu ...
3 days ago · Main Entrance at the Henry Vilas Zoo is a public zoo in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, that is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)....
