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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.
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.
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!
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.
Henry Vilas Zoo is located at 702 South Randall Avenue in Madison, Wisconsin, just down the street from the University of Wisconsin’s Camp Randall Stadium. The zoo is surrounded by Vilas Park, Lake Wingra, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum.
The Henry Vilas Zoo is one of ten 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.
