MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Kids had the opportunity to participate in a Sustainability Safari at the Henry Vilas Zoo on Wednesday. The event was held in partnership with youth leaders from the Dane ...

MADISON, Wis. -- Henry Vilas Zoo is set to host its first Sustainability Safari next week. The safari will take place at the zoo on Wednesday, May 28 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. the zoo is partnering ...

A great option for those traveling with kids, the Henry Vilas Zoo is home to more than 650 animals, including camels, tigers, flamingos and penguins. What's more, it's one of 10 remaining free ...

MADISON (WKOW) -- For the first time in five years, Henry Vilas Zoo has canceled their weekend fundraising event 'Feast with the Beasts' due to flooding concerns after recent storms. Staff members say ...

The Henry Vilas Zoo is seeking funding to renovate its exhibits and continue to qualify for accreditation by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. According to the Wisconsin State Journal, the local ...

Henry Vilas Zoo was founded in 1904 “for the uses and purposes of a public park and pleasure ground.” It also prides itself on being one of ten zoos in the U.S. that remains free to the public. But ...

Eddie the giraffe from the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison will arrive at his new home Tuesday, Oct. 10. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:24:37 GMT (1744896277161) Story Infinite Scroll ...

Henry and Vilas, who passed in 2012, were the first residents of the zoo’s Big Cat Exhibit. The pair of lions raised eight cubs, which have been transferred to other zoos, officials said.

On Oct. 5, it was announced that 14-year-old Eddie would be leaving Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison and joining the NEW Zoo's current giraffe residents, Nigel and Zuri.

MADISON (WKOW) -- After more than a year, the Henry Vilas Zoo reopened its Children’s Zoo to visitors, along with its Lake Wingra entrance. “Our goal is to phase in re-opening as safely and quickly as ...