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How long does it take to go through the Henry Vilas Zoo?

How long does it take to go through the Henry Vilas Zoo?

It typically takes between 30 minutes to one hour to get through the whole zoo.

How much does the Madison zoo cost?

Admission to the zoo is free. Rides on the zoo train & carousel are $3 apiece; tokens or punch cards can be purchased in the carousel building or the main gift shop.

Do you have to wear a mask at Henry Vilas Zoo?

All visitors (5+) are encouraged to wear masks. Masks help protect our guests who have not been vaccinated and protect our animals, especially our primates, big cats, and otters, who we know are susceptible to COVID.

Is Madison zoo free?

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!

Does Henry Vilas Zoo have elephants?

No elephants. The zoo is small but wonderful.

How big is the Henry Vilas Zoo?

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Henry Vilas Zoo/Area

Is Henry Vilas Zoo good?

This zoo is great. Plenty large but manageable in a few hours. So many of the animals we all love to see. We had a great time and I recommend seeing the zoo if you are in the Madison area.

Does the Madison zoo have sloths?

Henry Vilas Zoo now has its very own sloth exhibit, the Madison-area zoo announced Thursday. While the zoo had sloths previously, this is the first time they have their own digs.

Are dogs allowed in the Henry Vilas Zoo?

Henry Vilas Zoo is accessible to guests with ADA-defined service animals, but for the safety of our zoo animals, the zoo doesn’t allow therapy animals or pets.

Are there elephants at the Madison zoo?

Winkie arrived at the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison in 1950 as a replacement for the most popular zoo animal in the history of Wisconsin, Annie the Elephant, who died in 1948 of an infected foot.

Does Henry Vilas Zoo have a sloth?

Who owns the Henry Vilas Zoo?

The City of Madison
The City of Madison assumes ownership of the zoo, Vilas Park, and other parks from the Madison Park & Pleasure Drive Association.

Is the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison WI admission free?

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!

Who is the owner of Henry Vilas Zoo?

The City of Madison assumes ownership of the zoo, Vilas Park, and other parks from the Madison Park & Pleasure Drive Association. A female named Al Malaikah becomes the first Arabian camel (dromedary) born at the zoo.

Do you have to wear a mask at the Henry Vilas Zoo?

Use our hand sanitizer dispensers placed throughout the zoo. Keep a safe distance from other people, and, of course, the animals! All visitors (5+) are encouraged to wear masks. Masks help protect our guests who have not been vaccinated and protect our animals, especially our primates, big cats, and otters, who we know are susceptible to COVID.

How long does it take to go to the Henry Vilas Zoo?

The zoo is small but wonderful. About how long does it take to go through the zoo and see everything? Between 2 to 3 hours should be enough time. Do you have electric chairs to rent for handicap? No electric chairs, but there are wheelchairs available at the gift shop on the Drake St main gate. Hi.