The zoo borrows its name from the Vilas' son, Henry, who died when he was young ... On-site amenities include an indoor restaurant, a seasonal ice cream and coffee kiosk, and a gift shop.

MADISON (WKOW) -- Several people tried to break into a restaurant in Henry Vilas Zoo Tuesday night, the zoo reported in an Instagram post. The zoo stated a security guard saw people trying to get into ...

Kids had the opportunity to participate in a Sustainability Safari at the Henry Vilas Zoo on Wednesday. The event was held in ...

MADISON (WKOW) — The Henry Vilas Zoo welcomed an endangered red panda to their zoo Wednesday. His name is Bandit, and he is two years old. Originally a resident of the Columbus Zoo, Bandit already had ...

MADISON, Wis. — Bandit, the Henry Vilas Zoo’s new red panda, made his public debut Thursday. The energetic two-year-old red panda spent Thursday getting used to his new surroundings.

MADISON, Wis. -- The Henry Vilas Zoo will bid farewell to one of its most eye-catching residents next month. Borealis, the male polar bear, will be moving to another zoo on a breeding ...

The Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, Wisconsin, humanely euthanized Beefcake two days before his 25th birthday due to the animal's worsening age-related health issues Henry Vilas Zoo is mourning the ...

(WLUK) -- The NEW Zoo's newest resident was supposed to arrive Tuesday, but Eddie the giraffe had other ideas. On Oct. 5, it was announced that 14-year-old Eddie would be leaving Henry Vilas Zoo ...

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 ...

Upon entering Henry Vilas Zoo, located just south of Madison on Lake Wingra, one would be pleasantly surprised to learn it’s free to enter the facility. But this is also a warning sign the zoo isn’t ...

Eddie the giraffe was supposed to arrive at the NEW Zoo from the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison Tuesday but had some trouble getting into the travel trailer. On Wednesday morning, the zoo confirmed ...