1 / 3Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary LLC
đ West Bend, WI
Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary in West Bend, WI spans four miles of natural habitat housing big cats, lemurs, and dozens of other species. Visitors can walk the grounds or rent a golf cart. A hands-on petting zoo is included.
Love the new expansion
đ Family Action Verdict
A strong full-day destination for families with children of all ages. The four-mile route is manageable for families with young children via golf cart rental. The petting zoo engages the youngest visitors directly, and the big cat and lemur enclosures captivate older kids and adults.
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đŦ What Families Are Saying
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Jessica S
âLove the new expansionâ
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âWe had a blast seeing all the animals and taking the golf cart around. Very nice place, already have told others to check it out.â
Kayla Jansen
âStop breeding cubs for a lifetime of captivity. Why are you breeding them? You aren't contributing to species conservation. Why not become accredited? Because then you cant keep the cubs and turn them into cash cows? Shameâ
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Overview
Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary has operated since 1979 across a four-mile property in Washington County. The zoo houses big cats, lemurs, and a wide range of global species in large, naturalistic enclosures. Golf cart rentals let families cover the full grounds without walking the entire route. The petting zoo allows direct animal interaction. Zookeepers hold degrees in biology or zoology and engage visitors with on-the-spot animal education. A recent expansion has added new viewing areas.
