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Wildwood Zoo

Tourist attraction Park Zoo

One of the Best Places To Visits in Marshfield


Address

608 W 17th St, Marshfield, WI 54449, United States

Website

www.ci.marshfield.wi.us

Contact

+1 715-486-2056

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.9K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 7:30 am to 2:30 pm
  • Thursday: 7:30 am to 2:30 pm
  • Friday: 7:30 am to 2:30 pm
  • Saturday: 7:30 am to 2:30 pm
  • Sunday: 7:30 am to 2:30 pm
  • Monday: 7:30 am to 2:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 7:30 am to 2:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: animals (15) bears (9) free (8) nice (6) great (6)
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  • 5/5 Diane R. 2 years ago on Google
    Really nice zoo! I’m always extremely leery of zoos, especially small ones..there are few things I hate more than seeing animals in tiny enclosures and on concrete instead of grass, etc. The enclosures here are very large and well maintained. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and really well kept. I stayed there for hours :) Nice bonuses of a lovely walk or drive around the herd enclosures and a great picnic area.
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tyler M. 1 year ago on Google
    Free (donation suggested - helps animals and park) I've had a handful of visits and the park has appeared well maintained and all animals in good health and happy. Perfect for younger kids
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Justin C. 9 months ago on Google
    A fun place to stop by with the family and go for a walk and see some animals!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josephine “Josie” S. 2 years ago on Google
    We enjoyed the not-so-planned stop! Animals were still attended too though its late in the Winter season. My kids got a good look at actual wildlife and of course, my toddler said Hiii! to the bears, and my 5 year old had a conversation with the nearby geese. It was a fantastic and well spent time walking through with our little crew.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Matt S. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect family outing when the weather permits. Especially if you have kids who love playgrounds. Son loved the activity room, and the bear pen is always a hit. The zoo is a great addition to a wonderful park.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 SM F. 1 year ago on Google
    My sister and I stopped on a Thursday morning in late September. It was very quiet and some of the cages were empty. I'd like to come back when it's warmer outside. Admission is free, but please donate if you're able. In addition to the walk ways, there is a nice loop you can take in your car to see buffalo, wolves, mountain goats, and an elk with the biggest rack I've every seen. The highlight were the kodiak bear siblings. There are only three kodiak bears in captivity and two of them are at Wildwood. They were fun to watch, playing with and eating pumpkins. I think I've found my spirit animal.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick A. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice! I recommend both walking through the exhibits and driving through them to get the best experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cody S. 5 months ago on Google
    I went there for the Christmas lights they have there this year and it did not disappoint! Tons of light and cool scenery!! The zoo is also a good one during the warm parts of the year
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Krys L. 10 months ago on Google
    I love this park! So much life. But why are there so many dead fish laying around by the pond? 😩
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cynthia M. 10 months ago on Google
    This was a great experience, considering this zoo is absolutely free. They don't have a lot of animals, but the ones they do have had wonderful habitats set up for them. The foliage was stunning as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole M. G. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice zoo. Kind of small. The animals seem well taken care of. It's free. There's a walking portion and a driving portion. The Kodiak bears and the cougar are highlights. A neat little free zoo.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shawn B. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been to much more expensive zoos and not had as good of a time. They take great care of their animals and have quite a few exhibits for a free zoo. They do except donations. My 3 year old loves going to see the cougar and bears there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 tina b. 1 year ago on Google
    The setting is nice and the walk ways are easy to navigate. Everyone that visits should want to donate at least a few dollars, for it was well kept grounds. Altho not many animals to view it takes donations to house more animals and to care for the ones they do have.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy S. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this zoo! It's always a great place to check out with a variety of different animals and lots of green space, water features and beautiful flowers! Love it. Will come back again and again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hemi J. 2 years ago on Google
    This was a fun adventure. We got to see a mountain goat, Elk, gray wolf's. We
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heidi H. 2 years ago on Google
    The Zodiac bears are great! The story of their rescue when their mom was killed by a hunter is touching... Read it in the pictures! Nice zoo, lots of space for the animals... I believe all of them (or at least, for sure, all birds and bears) are rescued and cannot live in the wild
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J M. 4 months ago on Google
    I love this place and the lights show during December! My favourite exhibit is the owls

  • 5/5 James M. 4 months ago on Google
    We went to the festival of lights. The displays were very nicely set up. We stopped at the owl exhibit just in time to hear them hoot. Then the eagles started singing giving us a wonderful experience. Job well done!

  • 5/5 Neo 5 months ago on Google
    Very cool zoo, love coming here when ever im passing through marshfield

  • 5/5 Rebecca M K. 6 months ago on Google
    Photos from the 2023 Howl-Oween at the Zoo! ❤️

  • 4/5 Tiffany A. 5 months ago on Google
    It’s a pretty small zoo but there are some awesome animals! Usually the bears and cougars are our highlights, but the wolves and foxes were fun too. The fact that it is free is awesome and there’s a nice litter indoor area with some water play as well. Visiting for the lights during the holidays is awesome as well. Navigation here can be a bit confusing but we usually prefer to park at the lot closer to the playground and the bears so we can pair playing on the playground with the zoo visit since it’s a smaller zoo.

  • 5/5 Linda F. 9 months ago on Google
    My Grandnephew always enjoys a visit to the zoo. Small but well maintained.

  • 5/5 Amy B. 9 months ago on Google
    The zoo is free but can give a donation. I love the zoo.

  • 5/5 Kiira J. 9 months ago on Google
    This is such a cute little zoo! It’s not huge but it’s also not tiny. The bear enclosure is very neat. They also have a drive through portion with some additional animals to see. It is a free zoo but there is a donation box to help support them. Great place to go!

  • 5/5 Carrie F. 11 months ago on Google
    Great zoo! Love the drive thru option to see the bison and elk. Watch after the wolf enclosure to see the family of deer. There is an albino deer in the group!

  • 5/5 Josh G. 10 months ago on Google
    One of the coolest places for a family to spend a few minutes or a few hours. We loved all of the animals and while their enclosures seem small, all of the animals seemed well tended and cared for, happy and healthy. My spouse and I and our 8 and 10 year old daughters couldn’t get enough of the white fox and the pair of kodiak bears. Be sure to explore this gem at the first chance you get and I’m sure it will swiftly become a staple to your adventures.

  • 5/5 J P. 1 year ago on Google
    The organization of the holiday lights were very nice. Entrance is paid for by donation. Only thing that is difficult is parking for the event.

  • 5/5 Jerry S. 1 year ago on Google
    Just what I needed and expected. Great experience, good atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Toni O. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing florals,natural wildlife. Very easy to find enclosures. Well kept grounds.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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