Wisconsin Deer Park

Wisconsin Deer Park offers a hands-on farm experience where kids can feed and interact with gentle deer, elk, and other farm animals in a relaxed, rural setting. Unlike typical zoos, children can walk among the animals with feeding buckets, creating memorable close encounters that teach them about wildlife and farm life in Wisconsin.

• ✓Hand-feeding friendly deer and elk that approach visitors freely
• ✓Walking among free-roaming animals rather than viewing from behind fences
• ✓Meeting baby animals during spring birthing season
• ✓Learning about Wisconsin farm life and wildlife conservation
• ✓Petting and interacting with various farm animals including goats and llamas

1. 1.Arrive right when they open at 10:00 AM for the most active and hungry animals,they're eager to interact before the crowds arrive
2. 2.Wear closed-toe shoes that can get dirty, as you'll be walking through natural farm terrain with the animals
3. 3.Bring hand sanitizer and baby wipes for after feeding, though hand-washing stations are available on-site
4. 4.Purchase animal feed at the entrance,kids love carrying their own buckets, so consider getting one per child
5. 5.Visit on a weekday to avoid weekend crowds and have more one-on-one time with the animals

Weekday mornings (10:00-11:30 AM) offer the best experience with fewer crowds and more active animals. Spring and fall provide comfortable temperatures for walking the outdoor grounds, while summer can be hot but offers the latest closing time on Saturdays.

Admission includes animal feed for one-time entry (additional feed available for purchase). The farm is mostly outdoors on natural terrain, so dress for weather and wear appropriate footwear. Restrooms and hand-washing facilities are available on-site.

Open seasonally from spring through fall (typically April through October). Spring offers the best chance to see baby deer and other newborn animals. The park closes for winter months when animals need protection from harsh Wisconsin weather.

Moosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Company (family-friendly brewpub with pizza and kids' menu) and Kilbourn Cafe (casual American diner with breakfast and lunch options) are both short drives away on Wisconsin Dells Parkway.