Racine Zoo
The Racine Zoological Gardens, or Racine Zoo, is a zoo situated on 32 acres (13 ha) on the shore of Lake Michigan in Racine, Wisconsin. For mild weather, aim for May to September (65–80°F highs).
A zoo & aquarium inside Racine
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Racine
Racine Zoo is inside Racine, which has 6 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Chicago
Chicago is about 63 miles south (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 65–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Racine Zoo
The Racine Zoological Gardens, or Racine Zoo, is a zoo situated on 32 acres (13 ha) on the shore of Lake Michigan in Racine, Wisconsin. The zoo is operated by the Racine Zoological Society, a non-profit organization. With more than 100 species of animals, the zoo's collection focuses on species native to Wisconsin, including a building dedicated to reptiles and amphibians that are indigenous to the state.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Area
- 32 acres
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.8K a year
Where to sleep near Racine Zoo
Lodging nearby is in Racine (6) and Mount Pleasant (19).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Racine Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine | in town | — | 6 5 hotels · 1 motel | 77,908 | $167K | C |
| Mount Pleasant | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 19 17 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 28,253 | $292K | B− |
| Milwaukee | 24 mi northwest | 35 min | 101 79 hotels · 10 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 562,407 | $184K | D− |
| Oak Creek | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 15 9 hotels · 6 motels | 38,296 | $332K | C+ |
| Caledonia | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 8 1 hotel · 1 motel · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 25,229 | $303K | A |
| Kenosha | 12 mi southwest | 20 min | 16 13 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 99,239 | $225K | C+ |
| Franklin | 15 mi northwest | 20 min | 16 8 hotels · 8 motels | 36,687 | $364K | B+ |
| Somers | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 4 4 motels | 8,171 | $315K | — |
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Getting there
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Worth adding to a visit
All of these are within 68 miles.
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Big draw64 mi Stadium & arenaRate Field
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52 mi Stadium & arenaAllstate ArenaPhoto credits
Wrigley Field: Ryan Dickey, CC BY 2.0 · Soldier Field: Photo by Joon Han Contact: [email protected], CC BY-SA 3.0 · Six Flags Great America: Feather Better, CC BY 4.0 · Barack Obama Presidential Center: AlphaBeta135, CC0 · Rate Field: User Enoch Lai on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · United Center: User:JeremyA, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Art Institute of Chicago: ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0 · Allstate Arena: Nkon21, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Your questions on Racine Zoo
Is Racine Zoo in Racine?
Yes. It’s inside Racine, WI.
When is the best time to visit Racine Zoo?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 65–80°.
How far is Racine Zoo from Chicago?
About 63 miles south of Chicago, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Racine Zoo?
General Mitchell (MKE), about 15 miles away.
Where should I stay near Racine Zoo?
Mount Pleasant (6 mi, 19 places to stay), Milwaukee (24 mi, 101 places to stay) and Oak Creek (11 mi, 15 places to stay).
Advice from Racine
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