About Shalom Wildlife Zoo
Shalom Wildlife Zoo offers a unique experience with the ability to interact with animals through petting and feeding, alongside enjoyable golf cart rentals for exploring the zoo at a leisurely pace.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for an interactive animal experienceParents wanting a leisurely day out with kidsThose interested in a unique zoo experience away from traditional city zoosToddlers to teens can enjoy the petting zoo and interactive experiencesGolf carts are particularly beneficial for families with young children or elderly members
Why families love it
- Long walking trails with comfortable paths for families
- Golf cart rentals available for easier navigation
- Active animals during afternoon visits
- Clean facilities including restrooms
- Friendly staff and a variety of animals to see
- Ability to hand-feed animals
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes due to the long walking paths
- Consider renting a golf cart if you have young children or plan to take your time
- Visit in the afternoon when animals are more active
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak hours when the zoo may be crowded
- Times when certain animal enclosures may not be active
- Small enclosures for certain animals, particularly black bears and other carnivores
- Lack of enrichment in some animal habitats
- Crowds
- Can get busy during weekends and holidays; visiting during weekdays may provide a quieter experience
- Value
- Golf cart rentals are reasonably priced, allowing families to explore at their own pace. Admission prices are competitive compared to other local attractions, with no hidden costs mentioned.
- Food
- Food is available for purchase during the summer, but it's unclear if outside food is allowed
- Accessibility
- Facilities are clean and well-maintained, with accessible restrooms
- Safety
- Friendly staff present to assist visitors and ensure safety around animals
What parents say
"I really enjoyed the walk through although it is very long. (Wear comfy shoes) Lots of animals were nice and let us pet them! You can get a feed bucket. There's a gift shop as well. They serve food during the summer. Plenty of places to use the bathroom."
5 months ago
"Got to ride in golf carts around the place for 3 hours was awesome, reasonable prices, they have places you can stop along the trail to grab a bite to eat with the family also along the road they have a place for the kids to play. You can take all the time u want while on the golf carts. A fast gone through is 15 minutes, but if you take your time it's worth it!"
6 months ago
"I’ve seen the signs for many years on the way to Milwaukee. Last weekend we were able to go. What a great place, friendly staff, clean ( like, nice bathrooms ). The animals were so cool!! I was surprised early afternoon and so many animals active. The golf cart definitely worth it if you don’t think you can do the entire walk on foot."
6 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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