Activities

Animals in Action Talks

Learn about these animals through special presentations:

• Gorilla/Bonobo — 10:30 a.m. Daily — Apes of Africa
• Aquatics/Reptiles — 11 a.m. Weekends — Aquatic & Reptile Theater
• Elephants — 11:30 a.m. Daily — Elephants in Action Pavilion
• Camels — 2:15 p.m. Daily — Camel Habitat
• Harbor Seals — 3 p.m. Daily — Harbor Seal Habitat

Animal Feeding Schedule

• Aquatic & Reptile Center — 2 p.m. (Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. Time subject to change.)
• Big Cat Country — 3 p.m. (Sign will indicate species.)
• Harbor Seal Habitat — 3 p.m.

Giraffe Experience presented by Miller Lite

Giraffe feeding time is a tall task! This unique experience allows you to get eye-to-eye with the tallest animals at the Zoo. And, a portion of the proceeds directly support conservation.

Experience opportunities may be affected by animal appetites, construction, weather conditions, or special events.

Goat Yard

Kids with kids! Get up close with the friendliest and furriest animals on the Zoo farm. All of our more than 30 Nigerian dwarf goats are even-tempered and wonderful with children.

Please remember to wash your hands after petting Farm animals.

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Kohl’s Wild Theater

Treat the kids – and yourself – to fun theater at the Zoo! Actors use drama, songs, and puppetry to inspire and empower visitors of all ages to care about our natural world. Catch two different free 15-minute shows on the Kohl’s Wild Theater stage this summer.

Located in the Northwestern Mutual Family Farm.

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Veterinary Views

Watch the Zoo’s veterinary team in action at the Animal Health Center Learning Zone! See real-time animal exams and procedures in the treatment room, while Zoo Pride volunteers in the observation area help answer your questions.

Virtual Reality Experience

Join Santa’s Team for a magical adventure with our Elf Power VR Experience! Step into the cheerful world of Santa’s workshop and become one of his special helpers as you embark on a jet-tastic journey to deliver presents alongside Santa’s elves!

Explore the wild like never before with our VR experiences: Gorilla Trek, The Great Migration, and Shark Dive. These adventures take you up close with mountain gorillas, across the plains with migrating animals, and deep underwater with sharks. Connect with nature, feel the adventure, and be inspired to protect the animals and habitats that need our care.

Choose one of three VR shows:
Gorilla Trek, The Great Migration, or Shark Dive

VR Experiences Now in Multiple Languages!

• Gorilla Trek and Shark Dive are available in English, Spanish, German, Polish, Japanese, Chinese, and Ukrainian.
• The Great Migration is available in English, German, Polish, Japanese, Chinese, and Ukrainian.

Wild Connections: Animal Encounter Tours

Your very own secret safari! Our up-close encounters with a variety of furry, feathered and finned animals let you go nose to whisker with some of our most popular residents. Get the secrets on animal care, adaptations, behaviors and even their favorite foods.

Zoo Expeditions

Give your feet a rest and join us on our Expedition Shuttle. With convenient stops around the Zoo, your favorite animals are a quick ride away!

Zoo Playground

A real jungle gym! One of the more popular destinations we have, the Zoo Playground is divided into two age-appropriate sections (2-5 years & 6-12 years).