Parks & Recreation

Wildwood Zoo

Welcome to Your Zoo!
Wildwood Zoo is a FREE Zoo! Come visit and enjoy your time with the animals.
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ZOO NEWS:

Zoofest
Join us June 9th for a fun day of entertainment for the whole family.
Time: 11 am - 3 pm
There will be live entertainment with David Stokes, games, contests, a petting zoo, hay rides, concessions, story time, animal enrichment, and lots more. Call the Parks and Recreation Dept at 715-384-4642 ext 0 for more information.

Camping with the Critters
Come camp in the zoo for the night. There will be live entertainment with David Stokes, minnow races, campfire, snacks, and breakfast Sunday morning. Check in from 2 -4 pm on Saturday June 9th.
$12 per person ($10 zoo members).
Register at the Parks and Recreation Dept. 715-384-4642 ext 0

Baby Bison
A new bison was born May 18, 2012. You can see mom and her baby in the south pasture from the Large Animal Drive.

New Deer
Wildwood Zoo welcomed a new 1 1/2 year old buck white-tail deer to it's herd March 7th. Facebook fans voted on the name Dash for this deer.

Death of Tanka
Tanka, our 22 year old bull bison, passed away on February 15th. Tanka had been a resident at Wildwood Zoo since 1992 when he came here as a two year old. In recent years his health had declined due to aging.

Death of Ms. Grizz
We are sad to announce that Ms. Grizz, the 40-year-old grizzly bear at Wildwood Zoo, passed away on September 21, 2011. Click here to read more.

Recycling for Wildwood Zoo
Help the earth and Wildwood Zoo. So far we have recycled over 13,000 pounds of metal!
Bring your tin and aluminum cans in for recycling!
Saturdays 8 am - 11 am
Collection site: Hillers Hardware Store parking lot
751 South Central Ave
Call Tom Buttke at 715-384-2261for more information.

Zoo Animal Adoption Program
Remember, we have a Zoo Animal Adoption Program, allowing visitors to become involved at the zoo in a whole new way! The Zoo Kiosk is filled with zoo information and lots of fun activities the entire family will enjoy! If it has been awhile since you stopped by the zoo, there has never been a more exciting time to visit us again! We look forward to seeing you!

Taxidermy Mounts Needed
Need a new home for that taxidermy mount that no longer fits your decor?
Consider donating it to Wildwood Zoo for use in education programs.
North American animals preferred.
Call Darlene Schubert, Education Coordinator for more information, 715-486-2059.

Zoo Crew
Zoo Crew is just $5/child/year.
Join the Zoo Crew today and take advantage of fun, educational meetings where you can learn more about animals!
2012 Dates for Zoo Crew are March 17, June 16, September 15, and December 15.

VISION STATEMENT
Provide Marshfield and all visitors to Central Wisconsin a natural park environment and family adventure through viewing natural displays of North American animals.The Zoo will be a place to observe and celebrate the diversity of wildlife, educate visitors regarding wildlife survival and habitat preservation, and will emphasize conservation of threatened species.

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Wildwood Zoo is to foster an understanding of our partnership with nature and the environment through animal conservation, education, and recreational opportunities.

Wildwood Zoo Hours
Mon-Sun:
7:30am - 7:30pm

Zoo's Large Animal Drive
Year Round:
7:30am - 10:30pm
Wildwood Park
Year Round:
6:00am - 10:00pm

Contact Wildwood Zoo
Physical Address:
608 W 17th St
Mailing Address:
PO Box 523
Marshfield, WI 5449
Phone: 715-384-4642 x0