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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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HOURS | 9:30am-5:00pm
ADMISSION & PARKING are always FREE!

702 S. Randall Avenue
Madison, WI 53715

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African Millipede at Henry Vilas Zoo

TEEN PROGRAM

The Zoo Teen Program connects teens to the world around them and inspires conservation.

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Guest touching an Aldabra Tortoise

BEHIND THE SCENES

See the animals up close as you get a sneak peek at what it’s like to be a zookeeper!

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White Handed Gibbon at Henry Vilas Zoo

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Learn more about our brand new CONSERVATION CLUB memberships!

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Upcoming Events

Party for the Planet

Party for the Planet

April 25 @ 9:00 am

We are throwing a Party for the Planet and you’re invited! Help us celebrate the…

RUN WILD 2020

September 27 @ 8:00 am

Join us this year for RUN WILD on Sunday, September 27, 2020! This year we…

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Animals

Learn more about our animal 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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Pink Flamingos

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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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Take a look at our Instagram page @henryvilaszoo to stay up to date with all things happening around Madison’s favorite zoo. Use the hashtag #HenryVilasZoo and your photo could be featured.

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.