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Wildwood Zoo
📍 608 W 17th St, Marshfield, WI 54449🌐 visitmarshfield.com/business/wildwood-park-and-zoo
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–2:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | 7:30–11:30 AM |
About Wildwood Zoo
Natural habitats & drive-through areas. Easygoing locale with gardens, natural habitats & a drive-through exhibit of large animals. Wildwood Zoo offers free admission, making it an accessible educational attraction for all visitors. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,171 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Admission
- Free
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- Bears, bald eagles, foxes, interactive water education area
- Visit Duration
- Approximately 35 minutes
💡 Did You Know?
- Wildwood Zoo offers free admission, making it an accessible educational attraction for all visitors
- The zoo features an interactive water education area with hands-on activities including buttons to make clouds rain and blockades to change water flow, housed in an air-conditioned indoor space
- The zoo can be completely walked through in approximately 35 minutes and houses 20+ animal species including Kodiak bears, Alaska bears, bald eagles, and foxes
- Wildwood Zoo features a drive-through exhibit area for viewing large animals, distinguishing it from typical walk-only zoo layouts
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit during cooler parts of the day (early morning or late afternoon). Reviewers noted that animals like bears may be less active during extreme heat, reducing what you can see. Plan your visit to maximize animal viewing opportunities.
- Budget 35-45 minutes for a complete walk-through of the zoo. This is a compact attraction perfect for a quick family outing or leg-stretching stop, making it ideal if you're passing through the Marshfield area.
- Don't miss the interactive water education area—it's air-conditioned and features hands-on activities like cloud-making buttons and water flow blockades. This is especially valuable on hot days and provides educational engagement for children.
- Take advantage of the free admission and well-maintained shaded paths throughout the zoo. This makes Wildwood Zoo an exceptional value for families looking for an outdoor educational experience without admission costs.
- Plan a return visit during Holiday Lights season for a different experience. Multiple reviewers mentioned excitement about revisiting for this special event, suggesting it's a popular and worthwhile seasonal attraction.
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