Looking for things to do in the Dells Area in November proved to be a challenge. Many places on my bucket list were closed for the season. After going to the Museum of Root Beer, I headed to Baraboo to check out the zoo.
Ochsner Park Zoo is located in Ochsner Park in Baraboo. It is open in winter 9-3:30 daily. Summer and spring/fall hours are different. There is a spacious parking as well as a park with picnic areas and paths to walk down by the river. Admission is free but they do accept donations.
Ochsner Park Zoo is not a large zoo by any means but it is a nice zoo. They have about a dozen or so animals. As Danielle said, fall is the perfect time to visit as all the animals were quite active even with the chilly temperatures.
I saw goats
Emus.. which reminded me of Hippogriffs
Donkeys
An Arctic Fox
A Black Bear
Mexican Wolves
Canada Lynx -- The sunlight and enclosure made it hard to get a good picture of the lynx
Beaver -- He sure enjoyed his stick
and
River Otters -- There were a pair of hams
They were all very active. I couldn't find the prairie dogs or a few other animals. It was great being able to see all the animals. There were not a lot of people there. It was actually very nice.
After leaving the zoo, I headed down the path to the river and walk down by the river for a bit before heading to the Outlet Mall for some retail therapy.
If you are in Baraboo, I would suggest checking out the Ochsner Park Zoo. It is a great way to slow down and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the Dells.
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