Racine Zoo
Racine Zoo
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Nestled on the sandy shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, the Racine Zoo is home to some of the world's most remarkable and endangered wildlife. Enjoy our many interactive exhibits and animal encounters including Walkabout Creek, Barnyard Safari, Norco Aviary, and our Giraffe Encounter where you get to feed our two Masai giraffes. It's easy to immerse yourself in our wild place. Open every day of the year.
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stacie914
Indiana, PA208 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
I was glad we had a buy one get one free pass because $22 would have been way too much for this zoo. Most of the animals were off exhibit. We saw the lions, tiger, penguins, monkeys and a few foxes. The zoo is run down and many of the windows on the enclosures need replaced so hard to see in. We did the entire zoo in about a half hour.
Written July 9, 2022
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dca
Washington DC, United States65 contributions
Dec 2019
OMG amazing. I was so happy we did the drive up to Racine to see this amazing display. The colors the displays the variety of animals and flowers that were made into stunning displays of light against the night sky were more then we could of even hoped for.
They even had fire pits and food available. The cost to see everything was very very low.
If you didn't get to see it this year, make sure it's on your bucket list for next year.
They even had fire pits and food available. The cost to see everything was very very low.
If you didn't get to see it this year, make sure it's on your bucket list for next year.
Written January 14, 2020
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MissPersonality
Bedford, IN100 contributions
Oct 2021
On the outside, this zoo didn't look like all that much, but once we got inside we were pleasantly surprised. It's much bigger than it looks, very clean and well kept, and a total bargain at only $10 admission. We had a great time, saw lots of interesting animals, and in early October it wasn't crowded at all. We were really glad we stopped here. Another nice feature is that the zoo sits right along the shoreline of Lake Michigan. Beautiful views.
Written October 13, 2021
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91paulkat
Antioch, IL912 contributions
Aug 2021
This zoo has lovely grounds..on the Lake..with a fountain. It's a very pleasant place to walk around. Senior rate is $9.00 each.
Unfortunately, we saw very few animals. Most must be in the buildings out of the summer heat. Since masks are required at the moment to go inside, we didn't go into any. We saw meerkats, an owl, stork, a monkey...plus a few more. At that time, early afternoon on a weekday, there were lots of happy children on outings for camp or with moms or grandparents. There are places for food & drink, playground areas, a small train that circles the area with a guide explaining the various exhibits. There also are areas for weddings & group outings.
Unfortunately, we saw very few animals. Most must be in the buildings out of the summer heat. Since masks are required at the moment to go inside, we didn't go into any. We saw meerkats, an owl, stork, a monkey...plus a few more. At that time, early afternoon on a weekday, there were lots of happy children on outings for camp or with moms or grandparents. There are places for food & drink, playground areas, a small train that circles the area with a guide explaining the various exhibits. There also are areas for weddings & group outings.
Written August 19, 2021
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Jeanne D
4 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
I adore this zoo. It is so completely manageable for children, convenient, well-maintained and beautiful. Nested right into the city, this zoo is right along the lake and has an incredible variety of animals for a small zoo. My grandchildren adore going there, and very affordable family pass allows us to go often. Though street parking was mentioned above, it is never a problem. So I highly recommend this experience, espcially for young children. It is a Racine jewel.
Written September 2, 2024
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KHowell26
Dubuque, IA128 contributions
Aug 2022
We've been to the Racine zoo twice, once as a couple and 10 years later with our 2 kids, 5 and 7. This is a nice, small zoo and a great way to spend a few hours in Racine. The kids loved feeding the giraffes, feeding the birds and the train ride, as well playing on the playground.
I also highly recommend visiting the zoo beach!
I also highly recommend visiting the zoo beach!
Written March 14, 2023
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pastorvanee
5 contributions
Jul 2020
Twice now our International Zoo Pass has not been welcomed and honored for the reciprocity rate. This is inexcusable!!! Each time I checked the website and called ahead to assure it would be honored and then was initially refused at the ticket office. Three strikes your out!!!...but I doubt we will even bother to give the Racine Zoo an other chance.
Written August 6, 2020
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Lakeshoreone
Milwaukee, Wisconsin24 contributions
Jul 2019
Its the perfect soo, on the shores of Lake Michigan, so the view is spectacular. They have a great collection of animals, many part of the Species Survival program, housed in natural habitats. This is the perfect zoo for small children because it is compact, has a darling train ride and great playground. Picnicking is encouraged.
Written February 5, 2020
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dimple n
Racine, WI37 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Hidden gem of Racine Wisconsin.
What a beautiful little Zoo with sooo much to offer .
The Chinese lantern festival was amazing and we landed going there multiple times for it .
Keep it up Racine Zoo 😍
What a beautiful little Zoo with sooo much to offer .
The Chinese lantern festival was amazing and we landed going there multiple times for it .
Keep it up Racine Zoo 😍
Written February 2, 2020
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Robin
1 contribution
Jul 2021
What a disappoint for my 6 year old grandson. The grounds were well kept, however, the monkey building smelled so rank, we had to get out. The penguin exhibit had dead fish in the water overflow. There was a sad cockatiel in a cage in the small reptile room. No refreshment stands, the glass for the enclosures were FILTHY.
My grandson did enjoy the playground. But,you can go anywhere for that.
Racine,you have dropped the ball. All ever heard was how nice our zoo is. I am terribly disappointed. It makes me wonder how well those animals are cared for.
Robin P.
My grandson did enjoy the playground. But,you can go anywhere for that.
Racine,you have dropped the ball. All ever heard was how nice our zoo is. I am terribly disappointed. It makes me wonder how well those animals are cared for.
Robin P.
Written July 1, 2021
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