Menominee Park Zoo

Menominee Park Zoo is a small seasonal zoo within Oshkosh's larger Menominee Park, near the shores of Lake Winnebago. The zoo's collection changes from year to year because many exotic and domestic animals are leased for the summer, while permanent exhibits house native species such as American black bears, elk, wolves, river otters, and bald eagles. The compact grounds include a central pond and provide a varied wildlife experience without the scale of a large metropolitan zoo.

Education is an important part of the seasonal visit, with zookeeper chats, animal meet and greets, story times, arts and crafts, and special wildlife programs. The zoo also hosts field trips and children's educational activities. Its location within Menominee Park makes it easy to combine animal viewing with the surrounding park's recreational opportunities. Menominee Park Zoo suits travelers looking for a straightforward community zoo with changing summer wildlife, permanent native species, and accessible educational programming.