Henry Vilas Zoo - Madison Zoos and Aquarium

Full Amenity List

• Strollers Available
• Concessions-Food Available
• Guided Tours
• Gift Shop
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Restrooms
• Visitor Center
• Hands-On Interaction

Descriptions from Across the Web

• On June 30, 1904, Col. William F. and Anna M. Vilas gave a large tract of land to the Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association "for the uses and purposes of a public park and pleasure ground." From 1905 through 1910, the Vilas family donated an additional $42,000 for improvements, and public donations of $10,000 were raised for the enlargement and improvement of the park. The park was named in memory of the Vilas' son, Henry, who died at a young age due to complications from diabetes. In 1911, the first animal exhibits were created, representing ... more on Henry Vilas Zoo
• HISTORY OF THE VILAS ZOO On June 30, 1904, Col. William F. and Anna M. Vilas gave a large tract of land to the Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association "for the uses and purposes of a public park and pleasure ground." From 1905 through 1910, the Vilas family donated an additional $42,000 for improvements, and public donations of $10,000 were raised for the enlargement and improvement of the park. The park was named in memory of the Vilas' son, Henry, who died at a young age due to complications from diabetes. In 1911, the first animal exhibits were created, representing the start of the Henry ... more on vilaszoo.org
• Truly a wild place to hang out, this free ... more on tripadvisor.com
• No admission fee, children's ... more on Yahoo! Travel
• The Henry Vilas Zoo of Madison, Wisconsin, is free and ... more on epinions.com

Directions

WHERE'S THE ZOO? 702 South Randall Avenue, Madison, WI 53715-1665 DRIVING DIRECTIONS From I-90/I-39 or I-94 Take exit to Hwy 12/14/18 West. Exit at Park Street, North. At bottom of ramp, turn right. Remain on Park Street for approximately 1.7 miles to Dra

Hours

Grounds open daily at 9:30, building hours are 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., with the grounds closing at 5:00p.m. EXCEPTIONS: The zoo closes at noon Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Dec 24, 25, 31, Jan 1, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Miscellaneous

• Admission: Free Admission (donations are welcome)
• Events: Contact the zoo's Education Department at 608 266-5922. There is a suggested donation of $1 per child
• Exhibits: Aldabra Tortoise, Alpacas, American Alligators, Badger, Bats, Bison, Birds(exotic & birds of prey) Black Bears, Grizzly Bears, Polar Bears, Bactrian Camels, Capybara, Chimpanzees, Colobus Monkeys, Cotton topped Tamarin, Elk, Emu, Fish, Flamingoes and more

Other Web Resources

• Read more about Henry Vilas Zoo on Yahoo! Travel
• www.vilaszoo.org
• http://www.columbuscvb.org