Visit Henry Vilas Zoo – Plan Your Trip
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The Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, WI is one of only a handful of admission-free, community-supported zoos in the country. Fully accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, our beautiful zoo features exhibits and attractions for the whole family!
The zoo relies on support from the community to remain open and admission-free. If you’d like help, please leave a donation in the donation tubes located throughout the zoo or donate online.
All are welcome at the Henry Vilas Zoo!
Zoo Hours & Admission
The zoo is open daily from 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Face masks are OPTIONAL on zoo grounds and inside our buildings.
Thanks to generous contributions from members of the community, there is no charge for admission or parking, but donations are greatly appreciated!
The indoor exhibits (Herpetarium, Aviary, Discovery Center, and Primate Building) and Children’s Zoo are open from 10:00 a. m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Conservation Carousel is open daily April 1st through October 31st. The Zoo Train will resume operation once weather allows. Rides operate daily from 10am – 4pm, and cost $3. All member punch cards are accepted.
The zoo is closed at noon on the following days:
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
Directions
The Henry Vilas Zoo is located at 702 South Randall Ave., Madison, WI 53715, just down the street from the University of Wisconsin’s Camp Randall Stadium.
Entrances
There are two entrances to the zoo, each with their own parking lot. The main entrance is on the north side at the intersection of Drake St. and Randall Ave. The alternative “bridge entrance” is on the southeast side on Vilas Park Dr. across from the beach.
Vilas Park
The zoo is surrounded by Vilas Park, which features lush, open space for active play, as well as two playgrounds for children to explore. The park boasts a ball diamond, a beach, and a lagoon maintained for ice skating in the winter.
Parking
Visitor Parking:
Parking is free at the Henry Vilas Zoo, and visitors can take advantage of three parking lots. Parking is limited due to the zoo’s location and can be challenging on weekends and busy summer days. When the lots are full, visitors can usually find a space within a block or two of the zoo.
Please note: Parking is owned and managed by the City of Madison. Restrictions are strictly enforced, and zoo parking lots have a three-hour parking limit.
Bus Parking:
Buses are prohibited from parking in single-vehicle parking areas within Vilas Park. All parking regulations are enforced and citations may be issued without warning. Buses should use the Wingra Drive entrance to load and unload passengers. No bus stopping, idling, or parking is allowed at the Drake Street entrance.
After unloading, bus drivers are encouraged to relocate to the rear parking lot at Bowman Park where there is no fee to park.
Directions to Bowman Park:
- Please use the Wingra Dr. entrance to drop off passengers near the Herpetarium
- Exit Vilas Park via Wingra Dr. and follow Wingra Dr. southeast
- Make a right on Fish Hatchery Rd. and a quick left onto Plaenert Dr.
- Take the first right into Bowman Park (after Wright Middle School)
- Park in the rear lot, leaving ample room for other buses
Public Transportation:
Madison Metro has several routes that will bring you within five to six blocks of the zoo. We encourage you to use the bus as an easy, environmentally-friendly alternative. As bus schedules are subject to vary by day, please visit Madison Metro to view the most up-to-date routes and schedules.
Bike Rentals:
At the corner of Mills St. and Wingra Dr. is a Madison B-Cycle station for renting and returning bicycles. For current availability, visit madison.bcycle.com.
Electric Vehicle Recharge:
Those with electric vehicles can take advantage of a charging station on the south side of the zoo in the parking lot across from Vilas Park Beach.
Train & Carousel
THE CAROUSEL IS OPEN DAILY. THE ZOO TRAIN IS OPEN AS WEATHER ALLOWS.
Zoo Train
Mingled with the calls of the zoo’s white-handed gibbons, visitors may hear the call of our Zoo Train. The electric train travels through a tunnel and around the perimeter of the Children’s Zoo animal exhibits and the Red Barn. The Zoo Train runs April 1st through October 31st – weather permitting.
Conservation Carousel
A beloved attraction in the Children’s Zoo, the Conservation Carousel began spinning in 2006. The Conservation Carousel is open daily April 1st through October 31st.
Cost: $3.00 per ride per passenger. You can purchase tokens and multi-ride punch cards in the carousel building or at the gift shop.
All proceeds benefit the community-supported Henry Vilas Zoo.
The Glacier Grille & Zoo Snacks
Dine with the bears! The zoo’s Glacier Grille combines healthy, tasty food with a one-of-a-kind setting. Our Grille is the only indoor restaurant in the country to look out onto a polar bear exhibit!
The Glacier Grille is open daily from 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily.
All purchases support your community zoo.
Just feel like a coffee or cool snack?
Visit the Cup and Cone for Colectivo Coffee and ice cream as weather allows.
Henry Vilas Zoo Gift Shop
Find the perfect gift for the wildlife enthusiast or zoo fan in your life. Our selection ranges from fun and affordable keepsakes, toys, and crafts to fine, handcrafted gifts from around the globe. You can also find wild apparel for zoo fans of all ages! The gift shop is open daily from 9:30am – 5pm.
All purchases support your community zoo.
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The New Jazz Works endowment (2020) allowed Cole to broaden his vision and unleash his “Superpowers. ” The result is Buscando La Vida, created under enormously challenging conditions. “Death became the word of the day,” writes Cole in the liner notes, “the Death of humans, work, faith, plans, bank accounts and so much more. In the middle of so much death, I decided to look for Life.”
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