MADISON, Wis. -- The Henry Vilas Zoo on Thursday announced the recent deaths of two of its animals. Franklin, a male meerkat, was euthanized on Aug. 29 following what the zoo called a "quick decline ...

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The animals at Henry Vilas Zoo are celebrating Halloween! In a Facebook post by the zoo, the animals are seen enjoying pumpkins while others are snacking on treats. Click here ...

MADISON (WKOW) -- As a dangerous heat wave grips parts of Wisconsin, humans are not the only ones trying to stay cool. Zookeepers at the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison are working to keep their animals ...

MADISON (WKOW) — Dane County’s Henry Vilas Zoo is gearing up to welcome a new furry friend. Nora, a female polar bear from the Oregon Zoo, will soon join Berit, the 26-year-old bear already in Madison ...

MADISON, Wis. -- A new male polar arrived at the Henry Vilas Zoo on Friday. The zoo said Siku is here and thriving in his new environment. Siku is weighing in at just over 1200 pounds. He spent the ...

Badgers, which have long been as synonymous with Wisconsin as cheese, will soon be burrowing into a new home at Vilas Zoo. Zoo, Dane County and UW-Madison officials announced plans Wednesday for a ...

MADISON, Wis. -- Dane County Executive Melissa Agard is celebrating National Zookeeper Week by honoring animal care professionals at the Henry Vilas Zoo. "Behind every healthy animal and inspiring zoo ...

MADISON, Wis. -- Polar bears have long been one of the main attractions at the Henry Vilas Zoo, and soon a new bear will join the zoo's family. Nora, who will turn 10 years old in November, is set to ...