Henry Vilas Zoo - Madison Zoos and Aquarium
- Address: 702 S Randall Avenue, Madison, WI, 53715-1600
- Phone: +1 608 266 4732
- Email: zoo@co.dane.wi.us
- Website:www.vilaszoo.org
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4.5
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28+ reviews from 3 sources |
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| Yelp | 4.0 |
11+ reviews |
| Yahoo! Travel | 5.0 |
9+ reviews |
| Epinions.com | 4.5 |
8+ reviews |
Henry Vilas Zoo
702 S Randall AvenueMadison, WI, 53715-1600
Henry Vilas Zoo Details
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
Reviews From Across The Web read all
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3.0
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Nice for kids in madison
Nice place to visit for kids with parents.0ften crowded. ... By A Yahoo! User, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel
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best zoo ever
The henry villas zoo was an excellent place to go with my family.My ... A TripAdvisor Member, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on tripadvisor
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3.0
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Where the Wild Things Are
Tucked into the quiet Henry Vilas neighborhood and ... brmanker, a user of epinions.com. Read full review on Epinions.com
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4.0
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G M. 's review
This is hard for me, I'm ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp
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5.0
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The perfect family break thats cheap
(August 05, 2008 00:00)
The park surrounding the area is full of activity. Their ... By dagjlk@sbcglobal.net from texas, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel
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
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