A La Carte at the Zoo Activities

Elephants (and Everything Else)

The animals are the stars as visitors stroll through four continental groupings of residents including scales and tails, feathered friends, and magnificent mammals — just to mention a few. Make time to enjoy other Zoo favorites too!

The Aviary closes at 3:30 p.m. All other animal buildings will be open, closing one hour before the festival ends each night.

Animals in Action Talks

Learn about these animals through special presentations:

Gorilla/Bonobo: 10:30 a.m. – Apes of Africa
Elephants: 11:30 a.m. – Elephants in Action Pavilion
Camels: 2:15 p.m. – Camel Habitat
Harbor Seals: 3 p.m. – Harbor Seal Habitat
Bats: 11:45 a.m. (Saturday & Sunday only) – Small Mammals Building
Brewers Street Team

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Friday

The Milwaukee Brewers Street Team provides an engaging ballpark atmosphere wherever they go! Stop by and partake in an exhilarating Brewers game-day experience!
Carousel sponsored by Penzeys

9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday – Saturday
9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday

$3 plus tax
Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer

9:30 a.m. – 8:45 p.m. Thursday – Saturday
9:30 a.m. – 7:45 p.m. Sunday

$4 per person

Dig into dinos! Unearth the past and explore prehistoric life including the bones, teeth, and more from mighty dinosaurs like the T. Rex and Triceratops! It’s an exciting adventure to inspire the future and protect the species of today.
Giraffe Experience presented by Miller Lite

Meet these gentle giants — eye to eye! Participate in feedings daily 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Opportunities are subject to the giraffes’ appetites, weather, and special event circumstances. Visit the ticket booth near the Giraffe Deck for more details.
Goat Yard sponsored by Yutka Fence

10 a.m. – 4:15 p.m., 5:15 – 8 p.m. Thursday – Saturday
10 a.m. – 4:15 p.m., 5:15 – 7 p.m. Sunday

Free to enter; $0.50 to feed*

*Feeding opportunities are subject to staff discretion, but the Yard will still be open for guests to come in and meet the goats during listed hours.
Kohl’s Art Studio

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday – Sunday

Located in the Northwestern Mutual Family Farm — Crafty kids can create fun and imaginative projects inspired by art in the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Kohl’s Wild Theater

Noon and 1:30 p.m. Thursday – Sunday

Located in the Northwestern Mutual Family Farm — Conservation-themed live theater performances made possible through a partnership with Kohl’s.
Safari Train sponsored by North Shore Bank

10 a.m. – 8:45 p.m. Thursday – Saturday
10 a.m. – 7:45 p.m. Sunday

$4 plus tax
Sky Adventure Zip Line and Ropes Courses

10 a.m. – 8:45 p.m. Thursday – Saturday
10 a.m. – 7:45 p.m. Sunday

Visit the ticket booth near Sky Adventure for more details and costs.
Sky Safari

10 a.m. – 8:45 p.m. Thursday – Saturday
10 a.m. – 7:45 p.m. Sunday

$4 plus tax
Zoo Expeditions

The Zoo Expeditions shuttle will be closed for the season as of August 7.

Note: Private tours booked through Group Sales will still be accommodated.