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International Crane Foundation hopes for crowd at weekend activities  -  27 Sep 2008
Baraboo News Republic,The Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison also received accreditation this year. The ICF will remain accredited along with other Wisconsin zoos like the Northeastern

AZA grants accreditation to Henry Vilas Zoo  -  Sep 23, 2008
WKOW-TV.com,..."Henry Vilas Zoo was granted AZA accreditation because it meets high standards in every aspect of its operations," said AZA President and CEO Jim Maddy.

Recreation calendar: Your guide to active sports in the Madison area  -  Sep 2, 2008
The Capital Times,Information: www.active.com SEPT 21 Henry Vilas Zoo Run Run is a 10K run and 5K run/walk beginning at 10 am at Henry Vilas Zoo, 606 Randall Ave.

Inacom's Laurie Benson named one of the most powerful women in the ...  -  Sep 19, 2008
WTN News,Girls Collaborative, STEM Pipeline Champions, ITAWi (Wisconsin's IT Association), the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, Henry Vilas Zoo, and Visicom.

Rally supports green jobs to boost economy  -  Sep 13, 2008
The Capital Times,...including catching methane from the county's landfill to convert to electricity, installing solar panels at the Henry Vilas Zoo and county parks and an

Dropping Anchor: Bank's stock plummets, but officials optimistic ...  -  Sep 11, 2008
The Capital Times,...from the Arboretum Cohousing condominium complex near the Henry Vilas Zoo to the conversion of worn Allied Drive apartments into condominiums.

Next summer, Minnesota Zoo will put Africa back in its spotlight  -  Aug 6, 2008
Pioneer Press,The Minnesota Zoo bought the animals and loaned them to the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, Wis., which built a space for them. In return, the giraffes can

Madison Snaps -- February 11, 2008  -  Feb 11, 2008
Isthmus Daily Page,This photo shows a pair of African lions chillin' on some rocks in their pen at the Henry Vilas Zoo on a recent weekend. The male on the right is roaring,

18 nonprofits get $1.3M in grants  -  Nov 17, 2007
The Capital Times,...to some of Dane County's most popular destinations, including the Henry Vilas Zoo, the Sequoya Branch library and the Military Ridge State Trail.

Madison's city-run lab aims to attract new customers  -  Nov 1, 2007
Wisconsin State Journal,Lab tests have helped pin down lead problems in the City-County Building and traced prolonged bacteria problems at Olin Park to the Henry Vilas Zoo.

Rare Red Panda Comes To Henry Vilas Zoo  -  Oct 4, 2007
WISC,A rare red panda is the newest resident at the recently completed Children's Zoo at the Henry Vilas Zoo. Chang Tan, a 5-year-old male red panda,

Another chance at love  -  Oct 4, 2007
In-Forum (subscription),He’s now scoping out a new panda penthouse at the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, Wis. Chang got the Hugh Hefner treatment Thursday – at least, that’s what it

13 days of Halloween events and activities around Madison, Wisconsin  -  Oct 19, 2007
Isthmus Daily Page,The Henry Vilas Zoo will open for trick-or-treating at Halloween at the Zoo. The Cayuga Shopping Center in Middleton is hosting an open house for its

Art Talk: Artist, visitor call weekend's studio tour a success  -  Oct 10, 2007
The Capital Times,At the Henry Vilas Zoo, artsTRIBE had 200 to 300 people go through the Visitor's Center each day. There was a constant flow. "What surprised me was how many

Lampert Smith: 'Y' can do magic for your body  -  Sep 22, 2007
Wisconsin State Journal,You might see her running in today 's Zoo Run Run at Henry Vilas Zoo. What you can 't see is that she 's less than half of the woman she used to be.

Storm alerts will get specific  -  Sep 29, 2007
Wisconsin State Journal,..."You 're going to have to know your geography, " Kapela said, noting a few landmarks planned to describe storms in the Madison area include Henry Vilas Zoo,

Giraffes Return To Madison's Henry Vilas Zoo  -  Aug 14, 2007
WISC,A giraffe exhibit opened at Madison's Henry Vilas Zoo on Tuesday, but not everyone is happy that the zoo again has giraffes after two died there last year.

Lions, tigers, Badgers: summer at Vilas Zoo  -  Aug 6, 2007
UW Badger Herald,Henry Vilas Zoo, located at the end of South Randall Avenue in Vilas Park, is one of the few remaining free parking, free admission zoos in the nation.

New giraffes introduced at the Zoo today  -  Aug 14, 2007
The Capital Times,Dane County officials formally introduced the public to two new young giraffes at the Henry Vilas Zoo today. The pair arrived from Minnesota last week and

3 new giraffes to debut soon at zoo  -  Aug 9, 2007
The Capital Times,Giraffes have returned to Henry Vilas Zoo, but it could be a week or two before the public is able to fawn over the tallest animals on Earth.

Frisky teen chimps join Detroit Zoo habitat  -  Aug 17, 2007
DetNews.com,Nyani, a 16-year-old female, and Kiri, a 17-year-old male, have reached the age when chimps begin to mate, said Jim Hubing, director of the Henry Vilas Zoo

Wisconsin PBS Kids' Open House  -  Aug 1, 2007
Isthmus Daily Page,Poison Prevention and Education Center, Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Wisconsin Historical Museum, Henry Vilas Zoo and the South Central Library System.



Giraffe Dies at the Henry Vilas Zoo  Nov 17, 2006
A second giraffe has died in less than a month at the Henry Villas Zoo in Madison, a victim of a degenerative bone and joint disease that officials say ... - WEAU-TV 13,

Giraffe's death hits zoo hard  Nov 17, 2006
RJ, the last remaining giraffe at Henry Vilas Zoo, was euthanized Tuesday after not being able to stand on his own when he ruptured a ligament and tore a ... - The Capital Times,

Madison zoo loses another giraffe  Nov 17, 2006
AP. MADISON, Wis. - A second giraffe has died in less than a month at the Henry Vilas Zoo, a victim of a degenerative bone and joint disease that officials say ... - Janesville Gazette,

Last Giraffe At Vilas Zoo Dies  Nov 16, 2006
...he was still eating; he loved to eat. He was still doing that during some of his attempts to get up," said Jim Hubing, director of the Henry Vilas Zoo. ... - WISC,

Zoo mourns deaths of giraffe, orangutan  Oct 25, 2006
Zookeepers at Henry Vilas Zoo are mourning the loss of two of the zoo's most popular animals, following the deaths of Raymond the giraffe and Teriang the ... - The Capital Times,

Recount begins in Assembly race  Nov 18, 2006
A second giraffe has died in less than a month at the Henry Vilas Zoo, a victim of a degenerative bone and joint disease that officials say afflicted his ... - Pioneer Press,

UW’s monkey business  Nov 9, 2006
...that arose in 1997 when The Capital Times reported that the primate research center had used “dozens of monkeys� at the Henry Vilas Zoo for “prohibited ... - UW Badger Herald,

Conklin: Getting carded, thanks to 'Earl'  Oct 31, 2006
...items including a cheesehead hat and miniature Union Terrace chair, along with the more unusual: an ostrich egg engraved by the Henry Vilas Zoo, an Edgewood ... - Wisconsin State Journal,
Lioness pair headed to NEW Zoo Mar 3, 2006
On Tuesday, zoo officials confirmed the April arrival of two female lions — Etana and Ajia — from the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison. ...
Green Bay Press Gazette,

Conklin: Polar Bear Party a blast Mar 1, 2006
...are well-represented in photos, statues and even a polar bear ice sculpture at the party to raise money for their elaborate new home at the Henry Vilas Zoo. ...
Wisconsin State Journal,
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