text: I would normally give this zoo three stars but I am giving it four because it is a free zoo Some of the enclosures are outdated yes but the zoo is constantly working on improving the animal spaces It is amazing that they are able to have what they do for a free zoo It is a great place to hang out on a nice day when you have nothing else to do It is fun to take a picnic with to picnic in the park next door True the parking stinks but we are generally able to find parking after driving around for a little whilennFor those commenting on charging admission what I was always told when I was growing up in Madison is that the zoo is never allowed to charge admission The Vilas family stipulated that the zoo need to stay free If the zoo were to start charging admission then the land would go back to the Vilas family Then there is no more zoo for anyone to enjoy good or bad