Effective date: July 7, 2026 · Last updated: July 7, 2026

Please read these terms carefully before using the Henry Vilas Zoo Foundation Website. By accessing, you agree to be bound by the terms set forth below.

1. About the Foundation

The Henry Vilas Zoo Foundation (the "Foundation") is a Wisconsin nonprofit corporation and a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation operates independently from Henry Vilas Zoo and Dane County. Our mission is to secure philanthropic support that advances the Zoo's mission of exceptional animal care, conservation, community access, and transformational projects.

2. Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using the Foundation's website (the "Site"), you agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time by posting a revised version on this page. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

3. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict or inhibit their use of the Site. Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to:

• Submitting false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its related systems
• Transmitting harmful, disruptive, or unlawful content
• Using the Site to solicit funds or promote any organization other than the Foundation

4. Intellectual property

All content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, and images — is the property of the Henry Vilas Zoo Foundation or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from Site content without our prior written permission.

5. Third-party links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including the Henry Vilas Zoo's official site and our payment processing partner. These links are provided for convenience only. The Foundation does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any linked third-party site.

6. Disclaimer of warranties

The Site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. The Foundation does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

7. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Foundation shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. Governing law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Dane County, Wisconsin.