HOURS

Please Note: Admission/Entrance Gates Close 45 Minutes Prior to the Official Zoo Closing Time.

  • January 2 through February / November & December 2009
    Monday-Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    Saturday-Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • March 1 through May 22, 2009
    Daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • May 23 through September 7, 2009
    Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • September 8 through October 31, 2009
    Daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    Note: Animal buildings close 15 minutes prior to Zoo closing time.

FEES

Admission:

  • January 1 through March 31 & November 1 through December 31, 2009
    Adult: $10.75
    Junior (age 3 to 12): $7.75
    Child (2 and under): FREE
    Senior Citizen (age 60 and over): $9.25

  • April 1 through October 31, 2009
    Adult: $12.25
    Junior (age 3 to 12): $9.25
    Child (2 and under): FREE
    Senior Citizen (age 60 and over): $11.25

    Milwaukee County residents with I.D. receive $1.75 off regular Zoo admission everyday. Every Wednesday, Milwaukee County residents with I.D. are admitted at a reduced rate of $7 for adults and $4.50 for children (age 3 to 12).  Group rates available.

    The Zoo accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Unfortunately, we do not accept personal checks.

2009 Family Free Days sponsored by North Shore Bank and Fox 6:
• January 3
• February 7
• March 7
• April 4
• November 7
• December 5

ALL VISITORS RECEIVE FREE ZOO ADMISSION; THE PARKING FEE REMAINS IN EFFECT.

Special Holiday Admission
Milwaukee County residents with I.D. receive free Zoo admission on the following days:
• Thanksgiving Day*
• Christmas Day*
• New Year's Day*

* The Zoo is open from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on these holidays.

Parking
Passenger cars: $10
Buses: $14

Stroller Rentals
Adult, junior, and specialty strollers are available.
Junior, single stroller: $6.00
Double, adult, and specialty strollers: $9.00*
Standard Wheelchair:  $8.00
Motorized Cart:  $22.00
Unfortunately, these services cannot be rented in advance.
*Deposit required

Oceans of Fun Seal/Sea Lion Show sponsored by MillerCoors
Year-round shows (weather permitting)
Admission: $2.00

Safari Train sponsored by North Shore Bank
Runs daily, mid-April to mid-October (weather permitting)
Adult: $2.50
Junior (12 and under): $1.50

Zoomobile sponsored by National City
Runs daily, May 1 to September 30 (weather permitting)
Adult: $1.50
Child: $1.00

Carousel sponsored by Penzeys Spices
Runs daily, May 1 to September 30 (weather permitting)
Admission: $2.00

Sky Safari sponsored by Kalahari Waterpark Resort
Runs daily, mid-April to mid-October / weather permitting
Adults and Children $3.00

Animal Rides
Camel or Pony
Runs daily, mid-April to mid-October / weather permitting
Adults and Children $4.00

The Milwaukee County Zoo hosts over 20 special events, including celebrations at Easter, Halloween and the holiday season. The highlight of the year is the finest food festival in Wisconsin: The Journal Sentinel's a la Carte. This feast with the beasts is held in August each year.