Specialty:
“Henry Vilas Zoo is a 28-acre public zoo that aims to conserve and protect the wonders of the natural living world. The zoo contains wildlife from all over the world, including African lions, Galápagos Islands tortoises, South American alpacas, and tortoises. The zoo is dedicated to encouraging the importance of conservation in society. Henry Vilas Zoo also provides outstanding shows, high-quality animal care, and compelling educational opportunities to galvanize the group's dedication to maintenance. The zoo has a groundwater storage facility for the two large ponds on display in the Arctic Passage. This system is expected to save over 2 million gallons of water a year in bear and seal exhibits compared to the dump and fill pool systems historically utilized. The zoo provides a variety of shows and attractions that will certainly thrill tourists of all ages. Henry Vilas Zoo affords free admission and receives over 750,000 visitors annually.”
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