Menominee Park Zoo
The Menominee Park Zoo is a free, small 8-acre (3.2 ha) zoo located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, within Menominee Park, operated by the Oshkosh Zoological Society.
A zoo & aquarium inside Oshkosh
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 10°, with about 39" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Oshkosh
Menominee Park Zoo is inside Oshkosh, which has 20 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Milwaukee
Milwaukee is about 72 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Oshkosh. Green months are the mild ones.
Menominee Park Zoo
The Menominee Park Zoo is a free, small 8-acre (3.2 ha) zoo located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, within Menominee Park, operated by the Oshkosh Zoological Society.
Menominee Park is the city's largest park located on the near north side of Oshkosh on Lake Winnebago. The zoo is surrounding the lagoon at the center of the park.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Area
- 8 acres
Where to stay near Menominee Park Zoo
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Oshkosh (20) and Fox Crossing (18).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Menominee Park Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh | in town | — | 20 15 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 67,460 | $178K | C+ |
| Fox Crossing | 14 mi north | 20 min | 18 18 hotels | 19,320 | $248K | A− |
| Grand Chute | 19 mi north | 30 min | 30 26 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 24,579 | $295K | D |
| Neenah | 10 mi north | 15 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 hostel | 27,638 | $211K | B− |
| Fond du Lac | 18 mi south | 25 min | 17 14 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 44,541 | $174K | C− |
| Appleton | 19 mi north | 30 min | 15 11 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs | 75,452 | $231K | C+ |
| Black Wolf | 7 mi south | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 2,447 | $321K | — |
| Omro | 11 mi west | 15 min | 3 2 motels · 1 RV park | 3,639 | $198K | A− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Menominee Park Zoo
Other well-known places within 69 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw40 mi Stadium & arenaLambeau Field
15 mi LakeLake Winnebago
24 mi MuseumEAA Aviation Museum
40 mi Stadium & arenaResch Center
68 mi Canyon & gorgeDells of the Wisconsin River
43 mi MuseumUSS Cobia
40 mi MuseumNational Railroad Museum
68 mi State parkAztalan State ParkPhoto credits
Lambeau Field: JL1Row, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Winnebago: self, CC BY-SA 2.5 · EAA Aviation Museum: self, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Resch Center: User Royalbroil on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Dells of the Wisconsin River: atramos, CC BY 2.0 · USS Cobia: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · National Railroad Museum: Dual Freq, CC BY 3.0 · Aztalan State Park: Joshua Mayer - Flickr user wackybadger, CC BY-SA 2.0
Visiting Menominee Park Zoo
Is Menominee Park Zoo in Oshkosh?
Yes. It’s inside Oshkosh, WI.
When is the best time to visit Menominee Park Zoo?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–82°.
How far is Menominee Park Zoo from Milwaukee?
About 72 miles southeast of Milwaukee, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Menominee Park Zoo?
Appleton (ATW), about 16 miles away. The nearest big hub is General Mitchell (MKE), about 80 miles.
Where should I stay near Menominee Park Zoo?
Oshkosh (in town, 20 places to stay), Fox Crossing (14 mi, 18 places to stay) and Grand Chute (19 mi, 30 places to stay).
Tips from people in Oshkosh
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