Animals at Henry Vilas Zoo received special treats and enrichment to help them get through the heat on Monday.

MADISON (WKOW) -- Humans aren't the only ones getting vaccinated for coronavirus this summer. Officials at the Henry Vilas Zoo say some of their animals will be receiving their own coronavirus ...

Here in Madison, the Henry Vilas Zoo has already kicked off its own bracket challenge. One of the staff members at the Zoo ...

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 ...

The Henry Vilas Zoo announced Friday the arrival of a new male polar bear to join Berit in her Arctic Passage home. The new 22-month-old male polar bear, named Nuniq, has arrived to Madison, a ...

The animals will soon visit with area families through Henry Vilas Zoo’s animal ambassador education programs. The zoo is open 365 days a year from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is free.

MADISON (WKOW) -- Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison is taking precautions to protect animals from a highly contagious avian flu that has reached Wisconsin. The zoo's aviary will be closed through April. The ...

WMTV spoke with a veterinarian from Henry Vilas Zoo who explained the steps the facility is taking to protect its birds against Avian Flu.

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 ...

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 ...

Madison’s Henry Vilas Zoo renewed its accreditation with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums on Sept. 6. According to the AZA’s website, less than 10% of about 2,800 wildlife exhibitors are ...

Weekend Getaway: Henry Vilas Zoo a fun outing for kids, ... people flocked to the zoo in their T-shirts and shorts just so they could get outdoors and see the animals," he said.