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The zoo is a 28 acre public zoo located in Madison City, which houses amphibians, birds, fish, insects, mammals, and reptiles from several continents.
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A great walk on the wild side, even in winter!
The Madison area is lucky to have not only a free zoo but an exceptional one that is accredited. As this review written in February shows, unlike many similar-sized facilities, the Vilas Zoo is open a...
This zoo was great. Totally donation run so for families it is well worth a visit. All the animals looked very healthy. Seeing a grizzly and a polar bear together in one exhibit was very unique to me....
Nice regional zoo, with a good variety of animals. On the smaller side, but the free admission and charming park surrounding it make up for that. Definitely worth checking out if you have some time in...
This is a first-rate zoo. I can’t believe it is free. It is also located near a beautiful park. We were there about two hours and saw everything. They have grizzlies, polar bears, and sea lions. F...
A great walk on the wild side, even in winter!
The Madison area is lucky to have not only a free zoo but an exceptional one that is accredited. As this review written in February shows, unlike many similar-sized facilities, the Vilas Zoo is open a...
Great for a visit
This zoo was great. Totally donation run so for families it is well worth a visit. All the animals looked very healthy. Seeing a grizzly and a polar bear together in one exhibit was very unique to me....
Enjoy a free day at the zoo
Nice regional zoo, with a good variety of animals. On the smaller side, but the free admission and charming park surrounding it make up for that. Definitely worth checking out if you have some time in...
Top Rate zoo
This is a first-rate zoo. I can’t believe it is free. It is also located near a beautiful park. We were there about two hours and saw everything. They have grizzlies, polar bears, and sea lions. F...
Free admission….please donate
Took about 90 minutes. Everything is in close proximity. Few animals not visible as was a hot day. Best part was the baby orangutan.