Ochsner Park Zoo

Open Year Round

Admission is FREE

The Ochsner Park Zoo is located at the corner of Park Street & Zoo Lane in the City of Baraboo. The zoo first opened in 1926 with 2 bear cubs and 2 deer fawns, and now has over 30 different animal species and sees approximately 40,000 visitors annually.

We are a USDA licensed facility and a member of the Wisconsin Municipal Zoo Associates.

The majority of our animals are either rehabilitated wildlife that are not able to be released, or rescued from the exotic pet trade. We also participate in Species Survival Plans (SSP’s), breeding programs that are run by the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

Feeding of the zoo animals is prohibited other than from the provided grain dispensers.

Ochsner Park Zoo regularly holds educational talks, events, and enrichment programs.

Ochsner Park Zoo Centennial Celebration

ZOO HOURS

Summer 9am-5:30pm

Spring/Fall 9am-5pm

Winter 9am-3:30pm

Please check our Facebook page for current hours or call the Parks & Recreation Department at 608-355-2760.

The zoo always appreciates donations of both monetary and enrichment/equipment supplies. Donations securely accepted thru PayPal and the animals and keepers alike love surprise gifts from our Amazon Wish list.

903 Park Street Baraboo, WI 53913

Zoo Animals

Animals at the zoo include... Canada Lynx, Prairie Dogs, Wolves, Emu, Black Bear, Snowy Owls, Barred Owls, Goats, White-Tail Deer, Arctic Fox, Great Horned Owls, Potbellied Pigs, Opossum, Beaver, Canada Geese, Chickens, River Otters, Miniature Donkey, Trumpeter Swan, Sandhill Cranes, Skunk, Bald Eagle, and other ambassador animals including Tortoises, Guinea Pigs, Snakes, Parrots, and Parakeets.