Day 2, Sight #15: Vilas County Zoo-Home of Winkie the Elephant, Madison WI

So Winkie the Elephant hasn't lived at the zoo for many years.  There isn't even a sign or a statue to commemorate this great critter.  We were told by some very helpful information ladies that the zoo wasn't large enough for Winkie and that they couldn't afford to expand.  The women weren't clear, but it sounded as though, because of the lack of space, Winkie accidentally hurt or killed a worker, and now Winkie lives (or lived until he died, we're not sure) at an elephant sanctuary in Minnesota.  He lived where the rhinos are now kept, so we had our photo taken there by a stranger.  It was definitely the best experience of our lives!

The Henry Vilas Zoo!

So excited for the home of Winkie!

Woah, Stranger!  We need both of us in the photo!

Kellen and Rachel at Winkie's original home.