Henry Vilas Zoo

By 1911, of the park were partitioned into an animal exhibit, marking the creation of the zoo. The Madison Zoological and Aquarium Society was founded in 1914, and in 1926 became the Henry Vilas Park Zoological Society, which continues today. In 1964, the society was incorporated as a non-profit corporation.

Animals

Alligator Bear Bison Camel Capybara Flamingo Frog Gibbon Giraffe Lemur Leopard Lion Meerkat Orangutan Otter Parrot Penguin Polar bear Red panda Rhinoceros Seal Stingray Tiger Tortoise Turtle

Details

Area: 28 acre
Members: AZA
Location: Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Zoo Name: Henry Vilas Zoo
Num Species: 95
Accreditation: AZA
Publictransit: Metro Transit
Annual Visitors: 750000