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Henry Vilas Zoo Run Wild!

September 29 @ 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Henry Vilas Zoo Run Wild!
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Red panda at Henry Vilas Zoo

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HOURS | 9:30am-5:00pm
Except Certain Holidays
ADMISSION | Free!
PARKING | Free!

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Henry Vilas Zoo
702 S. Randall Avenue
Madison, WI 53715

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The zoo is a place to have a ROARING good time! See what unique experiences we have!

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Activities

The Henry Vilas Zoo is full of family-friendly, fun activities, exhibits, and attractions!

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Upcoming Events

Run Wild!

Run Wild!

September 29 @ 8:00 am

Registration is open! We are excited to announce that the zoo run is back with…

African Penguin Awareness Day

October 12

Love penguins? Come celebrate African Penguin Awareness Day with presentations by our penguin keeper and…

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Animals

Learn more about our little friends!

African Lion at Henry Vilas Zoo

African Lion
African Penguins at Henry Vilas Zoo

African Penguin
Bornean Oranguatan at Henry Vilas Zoo

Bornean Orangutan
Reticulated Giraffe at Henry Vilas Zoo

Reticulated Giraffe
Reticulated Glass Frog at Henry Vilas Zoo

Reticulated Glass Frog
Somali Wild Ass at Henry Vilas Zoo

Somali Wild Ass
Standings Day Gecko at Henry Vilas Zoo

Standing’s Day Gecko
Yellow and Blue Poison Dart Frog at Henry Vilas Zoo

Yellow and Blue Poison Dart Frog
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Conservation Club

There’s a new way to show your love and support for animals, conservation and the Henry Vilas Zoo on the horizon. Introducing our Conservation Club.

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Our Mission

We’re dedicated to exceptional animal care and conserving wildlife through local engagement and global partnerships

Our Vision

Locally loved community treasure.
Globally recognized conservation leader.
Forever accessible.