Things to Do — Minocqua, Eagle River & the Northwoods
Adventures, attractions, and experiences across the region
Min-Aqua Bats Water Ski Show
minocquaThe Min-Aqua Bats Waterski Club originated in 1950 when a group of local young people waterskiing Sunday afternoons on Lake Minocqua noticed they'd drawn an audience — and decided to put together a show. The doubles and trio acts that are now standard at nearly every amateur and professional waterski show in the country? Those originated here in the 1950s. Today the Bats are one of the oldest waterski show teams in the United States, performing free shows every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 7 PM during the summer season — June 10 opens the 2026 schedule.
Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari
minocquaHome to over 1,700 animals and 229 species, Wildwood offers a safari tram ride, petting zoo, and up-close giraffe encounters. One of the largest wildlife parks in Wisconsin.