Wildwood Zoo has been an institution in the Marshfield area for more than a century, believed to have been unofficially established around the turn of the century after utility workers in the area began to care for a pair of black bears. In 1930, the zoo was officially dedicated, though it had been under the care of the city's Mayor for years prior.

Today, it spans more than 60 acres and is home to a wide variety of native North American animal species, including Kodiak bears, wolves, foxes, cougars, and lynx. Black-tailed prairie dogs and great horned owls are some of the zoo's most popular exhibit animals, along with large animals like white-tailed deer, bison, elk, and wild turkeys. Other features include a sensory garden, which showcases flowering and non-flowering plants designed to engage the senses of sight, sound, touch, and smell.

Wildwood Zoo, 608 W 17th St, Marshfield, WI 54449, Phone: 715-384-4642

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