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Henry Vilas Zoo

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"It's the best, free zoo I've ever visited."(14 Tips)
"We loved eating in the Glacier Cafe & watching the Polar Bears."(6 Tips)
"Free admission and never really crowded."(4 Tips)
"Great zoo, can't wait until the new bear exhibit is done!"(3 Tips)

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ClareJuly 29, 2011
The animals are all asleep but their backsides are cute enough to photograph.
Daniel OsiedaczSeptember 14, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Can't go wrong with a free zoo! Donations always welcome.
Vin SparksAugust 8, 2014
The little people have overrun the place. Ha!
KC YoumJune 28, 2012
don't go on a hot day during the summer! polar bear will not come out of its cave.
Emily FugerJuly 21, 2015
Free admission, monkey house
Liam GoldrickAugust 4, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Open 10-4 every day. Grounds open at 9:30 am.
Steven JohnsonMarch 6, 2016
Polar bears. Whole Zoo.
William HuntAugust 3, 2016
Chillin small zoo. Not crowded
Will WeberNovember 24, 2023
Been here 10+ times
Zoo lights
John NimitAugust 12, 2013
Great place.
Tony GruenwaldMay 2, 2011
Wait for the tiger to walk up to the glass totally worth it
pirarre millerAugust 11, 2015
It's okay for a free zoo.
Omayra Bracero MéndezAugust 12, 2014
Is tiny but free!!
Brianna nd BrettJuly 24, 2013
Flippin awsome
Derek WSeptember 8, 2011
Please make donations as this is a free zoo
Jon LarssenSeptember 2, 2012
No Puffin at the zoo.
Kurt SquireJune 19, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Call the chimps "monkeys", smile at them and then watch the chimp Nazi react.
Mirabel ApartmentsFebruary 23, 2012
How can you beat free?!
Peter ClarkMay 5, 2012
Feed the goats.
StephanieAugust 5, 2010
Go to Henry Vilas Zoo and take a picture with the Polar Bear.
dude balMarch 23, 2010
Never wave at a monkey. It's a threatening motion! And you would never wave at a stranger
ThefreeUniversity Ofthe GeneralStrikeMarch 14, 2011
There are real palm trees here.
jon sJune 7, 2015
Not so bad..its free
SokhonMay 16, 2010
Penguins are the best!

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