# Shalom Wildlife Zoo, United States: what it is and when to go

> Shalom Wildlife Zoo is a visitor attraction in United States (West Bend, Wisconsin). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/shalom-wildlife-zoo/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- **Where:** United States · Shalom 1901, 53090, West Bend
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** ORD Chicago, 168 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** PH off; 2025 Nov 06-2026 Oct 31 09:00-17:00; Nov 01-Nov 18 09:00-17:00; Nov 20-Dec 31 12:30-21:00; Jan 02-Feb 15 Fr-Su 09:00-17:00; Nov Th[4] off; Dec 24-25,Jan 01 off; 2026 Feb 15-9999 Jan 01 "See website for updated schedule"
- **Website:** [shalomwildlife.com](https://www.shalomwildlife.com/)
- **Coordinates:** 43.47801, -88.13018

## What it is and where

Shalom Wildlife Zoo is a visitor attraction in United States (West Bend, Wisconsin).

It is in [West Bend, Wisconsin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/west-bend/), where this site lists 17 more places to see, 7.2 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 43.47801, -88.13018; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 168 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=43.478013%2C-88.130182)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.478013%2C-88.130182)

It is one of the [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/) and [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fauna/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Shalom Wildlife Zoo is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 07 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 17 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 39 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 12 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 31 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 13 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 56 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 48 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 17 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 46 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 26 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 47 |

In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| With kids | March to October | November to February |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Shalom Wildlife Zoo has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [IAT - West Bend-Kewaskum connection](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/iat-west-bend-kewaskum-connection/): Hiking · 6.7 km
- [IAT - Milwaukee River (Washington County) Segment](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/iat-milwaukee-river-washington-county-segment/): Hiking · 6.9 km
- [IAT - Kewaskum Segment](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/iat-kewaskum-segment/): Hiking · 7.4 km
- [IAT - Kewaskum connection](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/iat-kewaskum-connection/): Hiking · 8.0 km
- [IAT - West Bend Segment](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/iat-west-bend-segment/): Hiking · 8.9 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: With kids

- [Disneyland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/disneyland/): American theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company
- [Walt Disney World](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/walt-disney-world/): resort and entertainment complex in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
- [Bronx Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bronx-zoo/): metropolitan zoo in the Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- [San Diego Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/san-diego-zoo/): zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, United States
- [The Strat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-strat/): hotel, casino, and tower located in Las Vegas
- [National Zoological Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-zoologico-nacional/): zoological park in Washington, D.C., United States

Every United States place under With kids, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shalom Wildlife Zoo?

It is a visitor attraction in United States.

### When is the best time to visit Shalom Wildlife Zoo?

March to October. In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47.

### How do you get to Shalom Wildlife Zoo?

The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 168 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.478013%2C-88.130182) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [IAT - West Bend-Kewaskum connection](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/iat-west-bend-kewaskum-connection/), [IAT - Milwaukee River (Washington County) Segment](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/iat-milwaukee-river-washington-county-segment/), [IAT - Kewaskum Segment](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/iat-kewaskum-segment/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1105847072), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).