Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Admission
Free
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 Rapids Municipal Zoo

17 confirmed
Animal checklistTick off animals as you spot them, or print a copy for your visit.

Mammals15

Camel (Camelus)Clément Bardot · CC BY-SA 4.0

Camel

Goat (Capra hircus)Kuebi = Armin Kübelbeck · CC BY-SA 3.0

Goat

Pygmy Goat (Capra hircus)Kuebi = Armin Kübelbeck · CC BY-SA 3.0

Pygmy Goat

Prairie Dog (Cynomys)Joe Ravi · CC BY-SA 3.0

Prairie Dog

Patagonian Mara (Dolichotis patagonum)Hugo Hulsberg · CC0

Patagonian Mara

Donkey (Equus asinus)Mätes II. · CC BY-SA 3.0

Donkey

Miniature Donkey (Equus asinus)Adrian Pingstone · Public domain

Miniature Donkey

Llama (Lama glama)Andrija12345678 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Llama

Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta)Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ring-tailed Lemur

North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis)USFWS Mountain-Prairie · Public domain

North American River Otter

Domestic Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)euqirneto · CC BY 4.0

Domestic Rabbit

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)ClaudiaTen · CC BY-SA 4.0

Red Fox

Fennec Fox (Vulpes zerda)Drew Avery · CC BY 2.0

Fennec Fox

Birds1

Peafowl (Pavo cristatus)Kandukuru Nagarjun from Bangalore, India · CC BY 2.0

Peafowl

Reptiles1

Feathers & Fangs from visitors

What people who've been to Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo 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 Rapids Municipal Zoo

The Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo is operated by the City of Wisconsin Rapids through its Parks and Recreation Department. It is located at 1911 Gaynor Ave. in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. The zoo is not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

According to the city, admission is free, and donations are encouraged to support future exhibits. The zoo is seasonal; as listed on the city's website, regular hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the page notes the zoo is closed for the season.

Exhibits and habitats

The city's page lists the animals for the 2026 season:

  • African porcupine
  • Amazon parrots (2)
  • Camel
  • Chinese goose
  • Coatimundi (3)
  • Crocodile
  • Donkey
  • Fennec fox
  • Goat with kids
  • Llama
  • Miniature donkeys (2)
  • Miniature pony
  • Patagonian cavy (2)
  • Peacocks (2)
  • Prairie dogs (7)
  • Pygmy goats (2)
  • Rabbit
  • Red fox
  • Red kangaroos (3)
  • Ring-tailed lemurs (3)
  • River otters (2)
  • Sebastopol geese (3)
  • Tortoises (6)
  • Zedonks (2)

Designated animals may be fed, but only with feed from dispensers provided by the zoo. The city's rules refer to a zoo and petting zoo area.

Planning your visit

The city lists the following rules: the facility is smoke-free; children 12 and under need adult supervision; the city has zero tolerance for any form of harassment; and pets, bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, balloons, selfie sticks, glass containers and weapons are not permitted. The page also states that video surveillance is in use.

Questions can be directed to the Parks and Recreation Department at 715-421-8240 during business hours. The department's office is at 220 Third Ave. S, Suite 3 (Lowell Center). The department's office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The city's page also notes that seasonal job openings are typically posted in spring on its employment page.

What we haven't confirmed

Everything above came from public sources. These specifics we haven't stood behind yet:

  • History of the zoo
  • Details of the 2026 otter exhibit
  • Parking
  • Accessibility information

Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo compared with nearby zoos

How Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo lines up against the closest zoos we have details for — useful if you're deciding between them for the same day out.

ZooDistanceAdmissionHoursSizeAZA
Wisconsin Rapids Municipal ZooThis zooWisconsin Rapids, WI—FreeCurrently CLOSED for the season. When open: Tuesday–Sunday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.—No
Wildwood ZooMarshfield, WI25 miFreeFall (Labor Day – Oct 31): daily 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM. Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.—No
Wisconsin Deer ParkWisconsin Dells, WI53 mi$18Labor Day – late October: daily 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (off-season hours); admission sales stop 45 minutes before closing.—No
International Crane FoundationBaraboo, WI58 mi$14.509 am – 5 pm250 acresYes

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 Rapids Municipal Zoo: common questions

  • Is the Wisconsin Rapids zoo free?

    According to the city, admission is free, and donations are encouraged.

  • When is the zoo open?

    As listed on the city's website, regular season hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The page states the zoo is closed for the season.

  • Who operates the zoo?

    The City of Wisconsin Rapids Parks and Recreation Department.

  • Can visitors bring pets?

    No. Pets are listed among the items not permitted.

  • Is the zoo AZA accredited?

    No.

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