Wisconsin Deer Park
Wisconsin Dells, WI
- Admission
- $18
- Accreditation
- None listed
not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Everything below is directory information drawn from public sources and the zoo's own site.
Animals at Wisconsin Deer Park
9 confirmedMammals8
Jack Dykinga · Public domainAmerican Bison
Kuebi = Armin Kübelbeck · CC BY-SA 3.0Goat
Membeth · CC0Elk
Lilly M · CC BY-SA 3.0Sika Deer
Johann-Nikolaus Andreae · CC BY-SA 2.0Fallow Deer
Peter.shaman · CC BY-SA 4.0Horse
Andrija12345678 · CC BY-SA 4.0Llama
USDA photo by Scott Bauer · Public domainWhite-tailed Deer
Feathers & Fangs from visitors
What people who've been to Wisconsin Deer Park say
A Feather is something this zoo does well; a Fang is something it gets wrong. Left by people who've been, and read by us before they appear.
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About Wisconsin Deer Park
Wisconsin Deer Park is a family attraction at 2183 Wisconsin Dells Parkway in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. The park describes itself as a hands-on, educational petting zoo adventure and says it provides a calm and relaxing environment for its animals. It says it has been operating for 50-plus years.
The park is not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Its website says it is home to over 100 deer and other wildlife, and that visitors can feed animals by hand, take photos and pet them. The animals are shown at various life stages, from newborn fawns to adults, and scenic wooded trails run through the grounds.
Exhibits and habitats
According to the park's FAQ, the animals include:
- White-tailed deer
- American elk, also called wapiti
- American bison
- European fallow deer
- Japanese sika deer
The same page also lists game birds, llamas, horses, emus and lemurs among the animals at the park.
Feeding is a central part of the visit. The park explains that visitors may not bring their own food for the animals, because deer are not able to absorb the iodine in the salt and seasonings of human food. Deer food is sold at the park.
The park's FAQ also addresses common visitor questions. It says deer cannot bite, because they lack upper front teeth. On ticks, it says the park keeps its grass extremely short, and that ticks need tall grass to travel. For guests with allergies, it suggests an antihistamine and a change of clothes to remove animal dander.
Planning your visit
As listed on the park's website, the park is open from mid-April to late October. During the peak season from Memorial Day to Labor Day, hours are listed as 9 AM to 7 PM, and off-season hours are listed as 10 AM to 4 PM. The park's website says that in winter the animals move to the back grounds to rest, and that temperature-sensitive species such as lemurs have separate winter enclosures.
The website states that the park is handicap accessible. It also states that service animals cannot be permitted because of unpredictable interactions with the animals. A gift shop is listed. Ticket details are on the park's website; the FAQ notes that children under two are admitted free.
The park can be reached at 608-253-2041.
What we haven't confirmed
Everything above came from public sources. These specifics we haven't stood behind yet:
- Parking
- Current ticket details
- Whether any animals on the FAQ list have changed
Wisconsin Deer Park compared with nearby zoos
How Wisconsin Deer Park lines up against the closest zoos we have details for — useful if you're deciding between them for the same day out.
| Zoo | Distance | Admission | Hours | Size | AZA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Deer ParkThis zooWisconsin Dells, WI | — | $18 | Labor Day – late October: daily 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (off-season hours); admission sales stop 45 minutes before closing. | — | No |
| International Crane FoundationBaraboo, WI | 5 mi | $14.50 | 9 am – 5 pm | 250 acres | Yes |
| Ochsner Park ZooBaraboo, WI | 10 mi | Free | April–October 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM; November–March 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. | — | No |
| MacKenzie CenterPoynette, WI | 26 mi | Free | Grounds & trails dawn to dusk daily; wildlife exhibits open daily 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. | — | No |
Distances are straight-line. A dash means we haven't confirmed that detail yet, not that the zoo lacks it.
AZAThe Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Accredited members have passed an independent inspection of animal care and welfare, safety, conservation and education, repeated every five years. Many smaller facilities never apply, so “not accredited” isn't a verdict on its own. What accreditation means · How we check this
Wisconsin Deer Park: common questions
Is Wisconsin Deer Park accredited by the AZA?
No. The park is not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
When is Wisconsin Deer Park open?
As listed on the park's website, it is open from mid-April to late October, with longer hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
What animals can visitors see?
The park lists white-tailed deer, American elk, American bison, European fallow deer and Japanese sika deer, along with game birds, llamas, horses, emus and lemurs.
Can visitors bring their own food for the animals?
No. The park says human food can harm the animals; deer food is sold at the park.
Are service animals allowed?
The park states that it cannot permit service animals because of unpredictable animal interactions.
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