Wisconsin Zoos and Aquariums
- Milwaukee County Zoo – Milwaukee
Wisconsin’s largest zoo, home to over 3,100 animals representing 350 species on 190 acres. Features include African elephants, big cats, primates, penguins, a family farm, and immersive exhibits like the Humboldt Penguin Pool and Apes of Africa. Accredited by the AZA and offers behind-the-scenes tours and a zipline attraction.
- Henry Vilas Zoo – Madison
Free, community-supported zoo with over 650 animals from 115 species, including polar and grizzly bears, African lions, piranhas, and white rhinos. The Arctic Passage exhibit is a highlight. Open year-round and AZA-accredited.
- Racine Zoo – Racine
32-acre zoo on Lake Michigan with 75+ species and 300+ animals, including orangutans, lions, rhinos, kangaroos, zebras, and a barnyard safari. Features two playgrounds and a miniature train.
- NEW Zoo & Adventure Park – Green Bay
AZA-accredited zoo with over 90 species, giraffe feeding, endangered animals, petting zoo, zip line, ropes course, and a children’s adventure park.
- Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari – Minocqua
One of the largest private zoos in the Midwest, with 1,700+ animals and 225 species. Offers safari tram rides, giraffe feeding, and encounters with penguins, ostriches, and more.
- Timbavati Wildlife Park – Wisconsin Dells
Family-friendly park with over 400 animals from 75+ species, including tigers, giraffes, penguins, and kangaroos. Features a safari train, animal nursery, and interactive shows.
- Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Educational Park – St. Croix Falls
Petting zoo and wildlife park with deer, elk, farm animals, and educational programs. Great for families and hands-on animal encounters.
- Animal Gardens Petting Zoo – Delavan
40-acre petting zoo with 300+ animals, bird shows, pony rides, and the Dancing Horses Theatre.
- Bruemmer Park Zoo – Kewaunee
Small, free zoo with native and exotic animals, picnic areas, and playgrounds.
- Lincoln Park Zoo – Manitowoc
Community zoo with mammals, birds, reptiles, and a children’s petting area.
- Menominee Park Zoo – Oshkosh
Free city zoo with native and exotic animals, open seasonally in Menominee Park.
- Ochsner Park Zoo – Baraboo
Small, free zoo with native North American animals, playground, and picnic areas.
- Animal Haven Zoo & Sanctuary – Weyauwega
Home to over 100 exotic species, including swans, emus, ostriches, and farm animals.
- Shalom Wildlife Zoo – West Bend
Drive-through and walkable zoo with native and exotic animals, a museum, and a large deer park. Known as “America’s Largest Petting Zoo.”
- Valley of the Kings Sanctuary & Retreat – Sharon
Nonprofit sanctuary for rescued big cats, wolves, and other exotic animals.
- Wisconsin Deer Park – Wisconsin Dells
Walk-through deer park where visitors can feed and interact with over 100 deer and other wildlife.
- Bear Den Zoo & Petting Farm – Waterford
Petting zoo where you can bottle-feed fawns, meet lemurs, and interact with other farm and exotic animals.
- Safari Lake Geneva – Lake Geneva
Drive-through wildlife safari featuring bison, camels, antelope, and more than 20 species.
- Wildwood Zoo – Marshfield
Municipal zoo with native and exotic animals, including Kodiak bears, mountain lions, and bald eagles.
- Irvine Park & Zoo – Chippewa Falls
Free zoo within a large park, home to cougars, bears, bison, tigers, and a petting zoo.
- Discovery World Reiman Aquarium – Milwaukee
Wisconsin’s largest aquarium, part of Discovery World science center, featuring Great Lakes and saltwater habitats, touch tanks, and interactive exhibits.
- Dells Fish & Wildlife Museum & Aquarium – Wisconsin Dells
Aquarium and museum with over 80,000 gallons of water featuring local aquatic life, touch tanks, and educational exhibits.
- Rivers Edge Pub & Grub Aquarium – Wisconsin Dells
Restaurant with a 4,000-gallon aquarium featuring local game fish in a naturalistic setting.
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