Racine Zoo, Lakeside zoo in Racine, United States
Racine Zoo is a 32-acre facility along Lake Michigan's shoreline that displays more than 100 animal species. The collection emphasizes animals native to or naturally found in Wisconsin.
The facility was founded in 1923 by Jacob Stoffel Jr., beginning with just three monkeys at Island Park. It relocated to its current Lakeview Park location in 1925.
The zoo serves as a place where visitors connect with animals and learn about nature through hands-on experiences. Staff presentations throughout the day show what it takes to care for wildlife and why this work matters.
The facility is located at 2131 North Main Street and provides free parking for all visitors. It is open daily, though operating hours vary by season.
Since 2019, the facility hosts an annual lantern festival featuring 300 handcrafted lanterns displayed across the grounds. One of the most notable installations is a dragon sculpture stretching over 140 feet.
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