A group of local citizens with the sole purpose of enhancing, preserving, and promoting the Ochsner P The Friends of the Baraboo Zoo, Inc. is a 501c3 Non-profit established in 1984. Our purpose is to raise funds to support the betterment of Baraboo's Zoo, Ochsner's Park Zoo. All monies acquired will be used towards projects and/or improvements for the enhancement of Ochsner's Park Zoo. These projects shall be determined by the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Baraboo Zoo following presentation and recommendations by the Baraboo Parks and Recreation Board.