Racine Zoological Gardens

Racine Zoological Gardens

Infobox zoo
zoo_name=Racine Zoological Gardens
location=Racine, Wisconsin, USA
date_opened=1923 http://racinezoo.org/about_the_zoo.htm]
area=32 acres (0.13 km²) http://racinezoo.org/about_the_zoo.htm]
members=AZA
website=http://racinezoo.org

The Racine Zoo, situated on 32 acres on the shore of Lake Michigan, is home to more than 70 species of animals. The Racine Zoo's animal collection focuses on native Wisconsin animals, including a room full of reptiles and amphibians native to the state, as well as animals from around the world. A Masai giraffe Named Twigga, black rhinos, Amur tigers, orangutans, and snow leopards are some highlights of the animal collection. Many of the animals at the Racine Zoo are managed under the American Zoo and Aquarium Association's Species Survival Plan.

For many decades, the Racine Zoo was known as one of the few remaining free-admission zoos in the United States. The financial needs of the zoo have forced it to begin charging an entrance fee as of January 2007.

The Racine Zoo also has many family-friendly features. A playground, children's zoo, and hands-on discovery center are on site, and the zoo overlooks a free public beach. The zoo also hosts many summer events, including free Sunday band concerts and the Animal Crackers Jazz Series.

References

External links

* http://racinezoo.org


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