Menominee Park Zoo
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The Menominee Park Zoo is a free, small 8-acre zoo located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, within Menominee Park, operated by the Oshkosh Zoological Society. Menominee Park is the city's largest park located on the near north side of Oshkosh on Lake Winnebago. The zoo is surrounding the lagoon at the center of the park.
attractions: Menominee Park, restaurants: Ratch & Deb's Pizza, Jansen's Bar & Restaurant, Boots Saloon, Woodchucks Bar & Grill
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The Menominee Park Zoo is a free, small 8-acre zoo located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, within Menominee Park, operated by the Oshkosh Zoological Society. Menominee Park is the city's largest park located on the near north side of Oshkosh on Lake Winnebago. The zoo is surrounding the lagoon at the center of the park.
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The park itself was fantastic. Lots to do and great structures to play on. However the company that was there was horrible. It was a lot of teenage kids who were cussing and climbing inappropriately on things, which was a great example for the young children. There were also adults who were playing tag with their children, which isn't bad except they we're running around like maniacs, jumping fences, and not being safe around the young children at all. My daughter was playing in the toddler area and almost got run over twice by adults, jumping fences and almost running into us. I will not go back to this park just based on that.
Clarissa HeaneyClarissa Heaney
10
This place feels stuck in time from 30 years ago and that’s not a good thing. The only saving grace is that at least it’s free. What used to be a vibrant zoo with admittedly small cylinder cages now is mostly void space with a few lonely animals. Has the feeling of a 75% empty shopping mall. The goat feeding area is a nice island of normal and the lion head water fountain is classic, but this place could be so much more. Seems the county may have put the money in the amazing playground across the parking lot. The train ride around back for $1.25 is pretty cool though.
Doug MancoskyDoug Mancosky
20
While the park is fantastic and the animals deserve all 3 stars, I found the park in a state of neglect, with lakeflys all around and dead sheephead fish collecting at the shores of the lake inside the park. I was later told they died thanks to the AVS virus and obviously being sheephead, the locals didn't care very much, but the dead corpses of the fish stank up the place. The animals are adorable, but there weren't very many attendants or keepers at the zoo and this is the only reason the Menominee Park Zoo gets 2 stars deducted from this rating.
Ralston DsouzaRalston Dsouza
10
I miss the prairie dogs... glad they found the missing tortoise. Monkeys (I think they're "not monkeys") always look sad and bored. Good walk and nice that it's local. The zoo has had some major additions towards the end over the past few years. And I'm happed to see the lion fountain still there after 35+ years. Could use cleaning more often, maybe get some volunteers? Some garbage blowing around and lots of droppings in cages. Lots. Still will return though. Fun still. Always drop a few dollars into the donation bins. It's worth it.
Kevin StaffordKevin Stafford
00
Great for a short walk around the park looking at some animals. It was free when we went, but I think that is due to funding. That could change. There were elk, an old wolf, otters, different birds, lemurs, bobcats, sheep, llamas, and ponies. Im sure I missed something but there was plenty to see. I was able to scratch the head of one of the sheep. There is food you can attempt to feed the llamas and sheep for a quarter. Overall, fun and pretty for about an hour.
Caitlyn Mason (Cait)Caitlyn Mason (Cait)
10
Love having a park so close and with so many things you can do depending on your mood. A free zoo, a swimming spot, plenty of climbers for younger kids, plenty of beautiful places to walk, run or bike. Places to sit in a chair and read a book or just watch the things happening on the lake. When I need to get away from the noise of life, and don't feel like driving far away, I'm very glad I can just steal away to a nice place like Menominee to reset 😁.
Amy HelwigAmy Helwig
20
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4.4
(950 reviews)
Phone
(920) 236-5080
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Website
ci.oshkosh.wi.us
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