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Home to over 1,700 Animals

Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari is home to over 1,700 animals and 229 species! A visit to the Giraffe Serengeti brings you close enough to one of the tallest mammals in the world. When the giraffe leans down to nibble out of your hand, they might steal a kiss from you instead! 

Open Date: 

Open for the season on April 27th at 9am

What’s happening at the zoo:

Explorers (half days)

Ages: 4-5 year old’s

June 10th- 13th, 2024

Trail Blazers ( full days )

Group is full.

Ages: 6-8 year old’s

June 17th-20th, 2024

Rangers (full days)

Ages: 9-10 year old’s

June 24th-27th, 2024

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• 8216 Hwy. 51 S
• Minocqua. WI 54548
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Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari

Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari is home to over 1,700 animals and 229 species! A visit to the Giraffe Serengeti brings you close enough to one of the tallest mammals in the world. When the giraffe leans down to nibble out of your hand, they might steal a kiss from you instead! The Parakeet Encounter is on everyone’s favorite list! These colorful comical characters are sure to make everyone smile when they land on your hand, head or shoulder just to say “Hi”. Guests will have the opportunity to hand feed many of our animals “critter food.” This is zoo approved treats that can be purchased in the gift shop. Or you can purchase petting food pellets from our vending machines throughout the park. Don’t be surprised when many of our residents come looking for a hand-out! Critter food/ petting food pellets can be fed to goats, sheep, deer, camel and aoudads. Or buy trout pellets from the feed machines and toss into the pond and see the entire surface come alive with a frenzy of trout or koi. Guests can just sit and relax in this peaceful and tranquil area. The fun begins as soon as you step foot through the zoo’s main entrance! Enjoy the awesome petting zoo. Get up close and learn about amazing animals at the outdoor amphitheater. Leopard and tigers, oh my! Come and see many rare and endangered animals featuring the new Snow Leopards. Check out some of the world’s largest, rarest, and most impressive animals, including Giraffes, Zebras, Bongo, Arabian Oryx and more! Don’t forget to take a ride on the Safari Tram and enjoy the guided 30-minute tour viewing magnificent animals including Kudu, Nyala, Beisa Oryx, Scimitar Oryx, Wildebeest, Eland and more. Or swing into the primate world where you will find the playful Gibbons and the loud Siamangs entertaining you. After that, waddle on down to the African penguins, where they will come and greet you up close! If you get hungry grab a hot dog or deep fried cheese curds or maybe a sweet treat at the ice cream shoppe. You will spend the entire day wandering through the 259 acres at Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo and Safari. Can’t wait to see you soon at the #1 family friendly Zoo where special memories are made with each visit!

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The Safari Tram Ride At Wisconsin's Wildwood Wildlife Park Is Perfect For Your Next Outing 

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If you’re tired of the typical zoo experience, we’ve got the perfect solution: Wildwood Wildlife Park. A great place for animal lovers looking for a wild adventure, it’s both a zoo AND a safari park. Spanning more than 100 acres and home to a menagerie of animals, the safari park is truly a sight to see – and the best way to see it is by hopping aboard the park’s safari tram ride. Take a look:

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The Safari Tram Ride opens at 10 a.m. daily. Tickets are $8 per person (ages 2 and up). For more information, call (715) 356-5588 . You can also visit the Wildwood Wildlife Park website or Facebook page .

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Epic Animal Encounters Await for your Family at this Zoo in Minocqua!

• By Amanda Chavez
• August 18, 2022
• Road Trip , Zoos

Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari in Minocqua is home to over 1,700 animals and 229 species and is the second largest zoo in Wisconsin, second only to Milwaukee County Zoo .

The animals are healthy, and the grounds are immaculate at this hidden gem in Wisconsin’s Northwoods is fun for all ages. With the variety of animals, from Wisconsin natives to endangered species from around the world, there is something for everyone to love. 

The fun begins when you step through the main entrance as friendly goats in the petting zoo greet you! There is also an area to snuggle bunnies! It’s also neat to get up close and personal to feed deer. The paths weave around to see small and large mammals, birds, reptiles, and more. We recommend grabbing a map and planning your time—the average time for a visit is about 3 hours. 

Minocqua Zoo

• Free parking
• Picnic areas
• Wagon rentals are available at the gift shop
• Stroller friendly
• Flat, easy-to-navigate walking paths
• Informational Signage
• Outdoor Learning Amphitheater with daily programs and presentations
• Unique animal experiences and encounters
• Indoor Educational Center with bees, artifacts, microscopes, snakes, lizards, and insect displays.

Animal Experiences (additional charges for each)

There are so many fun optional activities for your animal lovers. Some of these activities can be purchased with your entry ticket when arriving, and some are at the encounter. We recommend having cash available for these fun add-ons (an atm is also available).

• Critter Food: 1 bag for $5 or 2 bags for $8
• Petting Food Pellets (machines around the park): $.50 for a hand full of food
• Parakeets (Budgie Encounter): Visit the parakeets in the aviary. Purchase a stick of food for $3, cash only. 
• Giraffe Feeding: Get up close to a giraffe to hand feed them carrots! The cost is $5 for a cup of carrots purchased with cash before entering.
• Koi & Trout Pond: Buy food from the feed machines to throw into the pond. This is a pretty area to take a sitting rest break as well.
• Cost: $10 per person (children under 2 are free) 

Other attractions include an adventure paddle boat ride, a kiddie train ride, and a merry-go-round (additional charges).

Dino Dig Playground

The perfect area to run around! The dinosaur playground includes park equipment with slides, climbing, tubes, dinosaur statues, benches, and lots of sand for play and fossil digging. 

Food & Snacks

No outside food or alcoholic beverages are allowed in the Zoo. Food options range from snacks to light meals, ice cream, and beverages.

• Jambo Hut: pizza, hot dogs, brats, chicken nuggets, deep-fried cheese curds, and more
• Wild Bananas: quick snacks, hot dogs, brats, chips, and freshly popped popcorn
• Hungry Bear Ice Cream & Sweet Shoppe: hand-dipped ice cream cones and novelty sweets

Admission & Hours

Open 7 days a week, including all holidays during the season. Open rain or shine. 

2022 Season: Saturday, May 7, 2022, through October 9, 2022 

• Adults (ages 12 & up): $24.99 plus tax
• Children (ages 2-11): $16.99 plus tax
• Children (under 2): FREE
• Parking: FREE

2022 hours are different for Summer, Spring, and Fall. Check out their website before visiting for current hours. 

• Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari , 10094 WI-70, Minocqua

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Note: Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo and Safari is a privately owned zoo and part of The Zoological Association of America (ZAA) , a non-profit, membership-based, accrediting organization dedicated to responsible wildlife management, conservation, and education. The ZAA upholds the highest level of professional standards in animal welfare, safety, and ethics.

Amanda Chavez

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