It's a perfect size zoo we spent about an hour and half there both times we went. Which is about all my kids can handle. They have some beautiful animals, the polar bears or the baby lions were are favorite.
Small but free and still lots of fun. Been coming since I was little and it's only gotten better. Love the seals and aviary
See picture for history of Winkie the elephant who was imprisoned here for more than 30 years. Do not support animals in captivity. Zoos cannot provide for the needs of elephants. She was only 51. Elephants live much longer in the wild.
It does make me sad to see such big animals in such small cages.
We are here on Thanksgiving weekend, so a few of the buildings are not open. It is still a nice time. Public restrooms, snack bar and visitor's center are open. Free entry. Donations appreciated.
It's a free Zoo (supported by donations I should say) but what's not to love! Anyone that gives this zoo less than a five is being to critical because it's free!
I love visiting Henry Vilas Zoo. It's a relatively small zoo but they have made some major improvements in the last couple of years including a very nice, new Arctic Passage exhibit. It's fun watching the polar bears play in the water while eating at the Glacier Grille. It's totally free- no admission or parking charges but there are only two small parking lots (and street parking in a busy area) so parking can be a challenge.
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