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What you should know
Accessibility
Giraffe Pavilion event space designed with accessibility in mind
Visitor tip
Visit the Tropical Rainforest Aviary during fall and winter months to escape Wisconsin's cold weather while enjoying an immersive walk-through experience with free-flight birds
Visitor tip
Plan to visit the Animal Health Center classroom for a chance to observe real veterinary procedures being performed on zoo animals—a unique educational opportunity not found at typical zoos
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Highlights
- Giraffe feeding, Arctic Passage with polar bears and seals, Tropical Rainforest Aviary, Behind the Scenes tours
- Interactive Experiences
- Zoo Train, Conservation Carousel, badger sett viewing, Educational Encounters
What visitors say
I fitting expansion to the zoo with the financial help of the Hamel Family and fundraising efforts of the Henry Vilas Zoological Association. Visit native species while learning of the history of the badger state.
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Did You Know?
- The Wisconsin Heritage Exhibit features a badger sett exhibit that allows visitors to view American badgers in a close-up burrow setting, directly connecting to Wisconsin's 'Badger State' nickname
- The exhibit was developed with financial support from the Hamel Family and fundraising efforts by the Henry Vilas Zoological Association, representing a significant expansion project
- Visitors can watch real veterinary procedures at the Animal Health Center classroom, providing an educational opportunity to observe live animal medical care
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