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. All animal buildings will be open, closing one hour before the festival ends each night.

Make time to enjoy other Zoo favorites too!

  • 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 sales tax

  • Carousel sponsored by Penzeys

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

    $3 plus sales tax

  • Dinosaur Discovery sponsored by Sendik’s Food Market

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

    $4 per person

    Stomp back in time to meet some of the most formidable predators from the past! Be astounded by full-size and scientifically-accurate animatronic displays — moving, breathing, spitting, and more. Touch and feel what these dinosaurs were like, as you appreciate the role of predators in the ecosystem and be inspired to conserve their modern-day counterparts.

  • Gorilla Trek Virtual Reality Experience

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

    $6, with a $1 discount for Zoo Pass members

    Travel to the rainforests of Rwanda to meet mountain gorillas up close! Gorilla Trek, conveniently located on the Macaque Island deck, offers guests a fully immersive, 360-degree virtual reality experience. Join this unique adventure you won’t soon forget.

  • Giraffe Experience presented by Miller Lite

    Meet these gentle giants — eye to eye! Participate in feedings daily 10 a.m. to 1 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.

     

  • 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 further details and costs.

  • Sky Safari

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

    $4 plus sales tax

  • 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
    Bats: 11:45 a.m. (Saturday & Sunday only) – Small Mammals Building
    Camels: 2:15 p.m. – Camel Habitat or Theater
    Harbor Seals: 3 p.m. – Harbor Seal Habitat

     

  • Goat Yard

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

    Free to enter; $0.50 to feed

  • Kohl’s Wild Theater

    Noon & 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.

  • Kohl’s Art Studio

    10 a.m. – 5 p.m.          Friday & Saturday

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

  • Zoo Expeditions

    The Zoo Expedition shuttle will be closed to the public during A La Carte.

For faster entry: Members and pre-ticketed guests, park at West End (enter at 106th St).