Wild Lights Shimmers and Shines

It’s the wildest light display under the stars!

Select dates, Nov. 30 – Dec. 31

MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO
10001 W BLUEMOUND RD
MILWAUKEE, WI 53226

9:30 AM-2:30 PM WEEKDAYS
9:30 AM-4:30 PM WEEKENDS
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Wild Changes Underway

Thank you for your patience as we build new and improved habitats for the Humboldt penguins and future rhinos. We can’t wait for you (and the animals) to see the result!

The Zoo Mourns Hippo Patti

Patti lived at MCZ for more than 50 years and will be greatly missed.

Elf Power VR Experience

Get ready for a magical adventure as one of Santa’s special helpers!

Plush-Crested Jay Chicks Make an Entrance

MCZ is one of only two institutions breeding the species this year.

Just Added: Fall/Winter Wild Connections Tours

Go behind the scenes and have an up-close encounter with the red pandas, reindeer, and more!

The Zoo Earns AZA Reaccreditation

We are thrilled to be recognized for providing the gold standard in animal care.

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Nov 20

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Give a big shoutout to birthday boy Fezzik! He turns 10 today!!

Fun Fezzik Facts:
🦥 Favorite spot: on the left back wall (above the ladder)
🦥 Favorite food: hard boiled egg
🦥 Favorite from his animal care team: Fezzik is very calming to work with

Happy birthday Fezzik!!💚

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📹: Rhonda, Small Mammals Supervisor

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Nov 19

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Peek-a-boo! We 👀 you! 💚

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Nov 18

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✨Even bigger and brighter than last year! Immerse yourself in the glow of thousands of twinkling lights and decorative displays. The awe-inspiring 28-foot Tree of Wildlife will take your breath away. It’s the wildest light display under the stars!

📅 Select dates Nov. 30 - Dec. 31
🕔 5:30-9pm
🔗 Buy now and save!
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Special thanks to We Energies Foundation

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Nov 16

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Wild Lights Shimmers and Shines

List of Animals

Meet Our Animals

Interactive Zoo Map

Map Out Your Path

General Admission

Advance Tickets

Wild Changes Underway

The Zoo Mourns Hippo Patti

Elf Power VR Experience

Plush-Crested Jay Chicks Make an Entrance

Just Added: Fall/Winter Wild Connections Tours

The Zoo Earns AZA Reaccreditation

Where Education and Conservation Go Hand in Claw

Be an Animal Advocate

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