Wild Lights Shimmers and Shines

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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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Stomp Your Way Into 2024

For the 44th year, our favorite winter tradition is back!

Hello, Kendi!

The Zoo’s new male giraffe has quickly settled in with the herd.

Frosty Free Week Returns

Sponsored by Generac, receive free daytime admission from December 26-30!

It's the Season of Giving

Consider purchasing an enrichment gift for an animal from the Giving Tree.

A New Species to the Zoo: Baja Blue Rock Lizards

Pop over to the Aquatic & Reptile Center and see if you can spot them!

Bright and Bold Birds Join East Flight

Welcome the yellow-rumped caciques — a new species to the Aviary!

Meet Your Favorite Animal — Face to Furry Face!

Learn more about the animals that call the Zoo home on a Wild Connections tour.

New Location for Gorilla Trek

This dynamic, fully-immersive experience to meet mountain gorillas is now located on the Macaque Island Deck for the summer.

Where Education and Conservation Go Hand in Claw

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Dec 10

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Join us tonight (12/10) for Wild Lights Drive Thru✨
Experience the Zoo pathways near the illuminated themed areas in the warmth and comfort of your car.

📆 December 10, 17-19
🕰️ 5:30-9:00 p.m. Timed entry; the last car admittance is at 9:00 p.m.
🚗 Enjoy a 1-mile route, approximately 30-minute ride
🥨 Food and merchandise stops are available for purchase
🔗 Advance, online tickets are required for timed entry

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Dec 9

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Caturdays can be exhausting!

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Dec 8

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Here to remind you to take some time for a me moment 💚

#memoment #relax #selfcare #otter #otterlife #mkezoo

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Dec 7

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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

Stomp Your Way Into 2024

Hello, Kendi!

Frosty Free Week Returns

It's the Season of Giving

A New Species to the Zoo: Baja Blue Rock Lizards

Bright and Bold Birds Join East Flight

Meet Your Favorite Animal — Face to Furry Face!

New Location for Gorilla Trek

Where Education and Conservation Go Hand in Claw

Be an Animal Advocate

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