The city's criminal justice system is not the only department facing setbacks because of the county budget.
The Henry Vilas Zoo is also working to secure funding so it can continue to operate at its current level without having to charge customers.
Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk and Zoo Director Jim Hubing, as well as members from the Henry Vilas Zoological Society, will hold a press conference Monday to announce a new zoo financial partnership.
The zoo opened in 1911, thanks to William and Anna Vilas, who donated the land Vilas Zoo currently sits on to the city of Madison in 1904. They stipulated that admission must always be free.
Community members can look forward to the annual Halloween celebrations at the zoo fundraiser this year, taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 25. There will be free trick-or-treating, as well as a fun house and live music.
The zoo is located at 702 S. Randall Ave., across from Vilas Beach and Lake Wingra. It is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
