The park has been operating in the Wisconsin Dells area since 1962.
Many of the deer are accustomed to human interaction and will approach visitors for food.
The property contains a specific 'nursery' area for younger or more vulnerable animals.
The park maintains a variety of exotic deer species alongside native North American whitetails.
The landscape is designed as a naturalistic habitat with wooded groves and open grazing areas.
Wisconsin Deer Park is a 40-acre petting zoo located in Wisconsin Dells that allows visitors to walk among and hand-feed free-roaming deer. The facility houses several species including whitetail, fallow, sika, and axis deer. Beyond deer, the park features a petting zoo area with goats, llamas, lemurs, and emus. Guests are provided with food pellets for direct interaction with the animals throughout the walking trails. The park operates as a seasonal attraction set within a woodland environment. It focuses on up-close animal encounters rather than traditional caged exhibits. Visitors traverse gravel and grass paths to access the various animal enclosures.
The open-meadow areas where deer congregate near the main walking path provide the best opportunities for close-up photos.
Buy extra food packets at the entrance as deer will follow you more closely while you hold them.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes as the paths are primarily natural terrain.
Visit during cooler morning hours when the animals are most active and likely to interact.
Avoid wearing loose jewelry or scarves that might be nibbled or snagged by animals. Do not bring outside food, as feeding the animals improper items is strictly prohibited.
The park is a seasonal attraction and is closed during the winter months.
Do not chase or corner animals; allow them to approach you on their own terms. Supervise young children closely near large deer.
