
Mission Statement
The Milwaukee County Zoo will inspire public understanding, support and participation in global conservation of animal species and their environment by creating a unifying bond between our visitors and the living earth and provide an environment for personal renewal and enjoyment
for our guests by:
Contributing to world wide animal management, conservation and research efforts;
Fostering sound physical, psychological and social development for the animal groups inour care;
Sharing our knowledge with the intent to reinforce the human-animal-earth bond;
Improving the quality of our professional development, administration and operating environment;
Striving for the financial self-sufficiency of the organization;
Continuing the public-private partnership with the Zoological Society of Milwaukee County.


