Wilderness Walk Zoo

Wilderness Walk Zoo is a Northwoods wildlife destination in Hayward that combines animal exhibits with walking trails and several additional attractions. Its Wildlife Trail winds through the wooded setting while introducing visitors to native and nonnative species, including black bears, coyotes, bobcats, raccoons, and ring-tailed lemurs. The collection also includes wolves, cougars, tigers, camels, and white-tailed deer, giving the zoo a broad mix of wildlife within a distinctly northern Wisconsin landscape.

Interactive areas add variety to the animal viewing. The nursery and petting zoo feature young animals such as goat kids, fawns, and bunnies, while visitors can feed deer and interact with selected animals. A farmyard includes chickens, goats, pigs, and a horse. Beyond the wildlife exhibits, the property includes a Western Town with museums, a maze, a mystery house, and outdoor recreation. Wilderness Walk suits travelers who want a relaxed outdoor attraction that combines wildlife, hands-on animal experiences, walking trails, and additional family-oriented activities rather than a conventional exhibit-only zoo.