Menominee Park Zoo

Menominee Park Zoo Menominee Park Zoo is a FREE community zoo located at Menominee Park in Oshkosh, WI. Current Hours: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Oshkosh Parks Department consists of Oshkosh’s parks, cemetery, zoo, urban forestry programs, Pollock Community Water Park and the Leach Amphitheater. The Parks Department system has thirteen rentable shelters located in four different parks and six boat launch areas. https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/Parks/

Although school is starting back up, we still have fun programming options available for your little ones!Join us on wee...
08/28/2026

Although school is starting back up, we still have fun programming options available for your little ones!

Join us on weekdays at 10:30 a.m. for crafts and/or storytime. Check out the schedule to plan your week!

Thank you to ThedaCare for supporting these FREE community programs.

Help make future Menominee Park Zoo programs even more colorful, creative, and fun! 🎨🦁As you finish your back-to-school ...
08/25/2026

Help make future Menominee Park Zoo programs even more colorful, creative, and fun! 🎨🦁

As you finish your back-to-school shopping, consider picking up a few extra supplies to donate. We’re looking for markers, crayons, glue, construction paper, cardstock, paper plates, and lunch bags.

Donations can be dropped off:

📍 Lakefly Cafe — open through September 7
520 Pratt Trail
Monday–Friday: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

📍 Oshkosh Parks Office
805 Witzel Ave.
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–4:30 p.m.

Thank you for supporting hands-on learning and creativity at the zoo!

Mark your calendars for the last Wildlife Wednesday of the year! 🐾Join us this Wednesday, August 26, from 1-2 p.m. for a...
08/24/2026

Mark your calendars for the last Wildlife Wednesday of the year! 🐾

Join us this Wednesday, August 26, from 1-2 p.m. for a special opportunity to meet some of our educational animals.

It has been such a great year of Wildlife Wednesday programs, and we’re excited to wrap up the season with one more fun morning at the zoo!

A big thank-you to Wisconsin Public Service for generously sponsoring all of this year’s Wildlife Wednesday programs.

Next week at the zoo is full of fun for the whole family! Save this post or take a screenshot to keep the schedule close...
08/21/2026

Next week at the zoo is full of fun for the whole family! Save this post or take a screenshot to keep the schedule close by throughout the week.

Thank you to ThedaCare for supporting these FREE community programs!

Calling all arts and craft vendors! 🍂🦊Be part of Crafts & Critters, a “zootastic” fall craft fair at Menominee Park Zoo ...
08/20/2026

Calling all arts and craft vendors! 🍂🦊

Be part of Crafts & Critters, a “zootastic” fall craft fair at Menominee Park Zoo on Sunday, September 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact Jen at [email protected] for more information.

Snooze at the Zoo is coming up soon—reserve your family’s spot today! 🐻✨Spend September 12–13, 2026, camping under the s...
08/19/2026

Snooze at the Zoo is coming up soon—reserve your family’s spot today! 🐻✨

Spend September 12–13, 2026, camping under the stars at Menominee Park Zoo. Enjoy family-friendly activities, a movie, and a one-of-a-kind overnight experience surrounded by your favorite animals.

Only $20 per camper includes:

- Event T-shirt and water bottle
- Saturday dinner
- Evening snack
- Sunday breakfast

Bring your own tent and camping gear, and get ready for a wild night at the zoo! 🏕️

Register today: https://ow.ly/ECHR50Zuofj

Next week at the zoo is packed with fun, and you won’t want to miss it!Be sure to save this post or snap a screenshot so...
08/14/2026

Next week at the zoo is packed with fun, and you won’t want to miss it!

Be sure to save this post or snap a screenshot so you’ve got the schedule handy all week long.

A big thank-you to ThedaCare for making these FREE community programs possible.

We're having a fin-tastic time celebrating shark week here at MPZ! 🦈
08/13/2026

We're having a fin-tastic time celebrating shark week here at MPZ! 🦈

Dive into a week of fun at Menominee Park Zoo! 🦈Join us for a special Shark Week lineup of free programming, featuring s...
08/07/2026

Dive into a week of fun at Menominee Park Zoo! 🦈

Join us for a special Shark Week lineup of free programming, featuring shark-themed crafts and activities for all ages. Save this post or take a screenshot to keep the schedule close by!

Special thanks to ThedaCare for making these free programs possible!

What a HOOT we had celebrating International Owl Awareness Day! 🦉✨Visitors enjoyed owl-themed art with Deb Konen, music ...
08/06/2026

What a HOOT we had celebrating International Owl Awareness Day! 🦉✨

Visitors enjoyed owl-themed art with Deb Konen, music with Randy Peterson, face painting by Face Painting by Ali, and an up-close look at beautiful owls from On The Wing.

Thank you to our sponsors — Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and Wisconsin Public Service — for helping make special zoo events like this possible!

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520 Pratt Trail
Oshkosh, WI
54901

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

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