Upcoming Events

Sponsored by Sendik’s Food Market

Visit the Zoo’s 2022 summer exhibit, Dragon Kingdom, and enter an enchanting mythical world to encounter more than 15 awesome animatronic creatures found in cultures throughout the world.

The exhibit is open daily and located outside behind the Small Mammals building. Cost is $3 per person.

Sponsored by North Shore Bank and FOX 6

Family Free Day means Family FUN! Free Zoo admission for all; the parking fee still applies.

Presented by Educators Credit Union

Zoo Brew is a fun way to sample new brews, try new foods and meet new people while visiting various locations inside the Milwaukee County Zoo. From the micro to the macro, guests can sample beers from a wide variety of brewers, as well as sample foods from local area vendors.

VIP tickets include early access to the event. For more details on price and hours, visit the Zoological Society’s website.

Presented by Prairie Farms Dairy

Prepare to be (not too) scared! Enjoy a haunting time trying to escape the haystack maze, take a ride (if you dare) on the “Raven’s Rail” train and check out hundreds of carved, glowing pumpkins. Trick or treat near your favorite animals too!

Sponsored by North Shore Bank and FOX 6

Family Free Day means Family FUN! Free Zoo admission for all; the parking fee still applies.

Powered by We Energies

The Zoo transforms into an illuminated world with millions of sparkling lights and glowing animal displays throughout the forests and pathways. Stroll on a tranquil yet festive 1-mile path through the Zoo’s very own snow globe to see a variety of shimmering large-scale animal displays.

Event runs Dec. 1 – 31 with the exception of the following dates: Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 24, 25.

Sponsored by Hawks Landscape

More than 50 trees, donated by Hawks Landscape, are decorated by local youth groups for all to see and enjoy. Each year the Zoological Society chooses a theme and groups are assigned to a category. Groups handmake 60-70 ornaments based on their assigned category and are invited to decorate their assigned tree inside the Zoo.

The creativity of these animal-themed ornaments will surely impress Zoo guests. The trees will be displayed through the month of December and viewable during open hours. For more information, go to zoosociety.org.

Sponsored by North Shore Bank and FOX 6

Family Free Day means Family FUN! Free Zoo admission for all; the parking fee still applies.

Cheers! sponsored by North Shore Bank
A special 21+ evening featured at Wild Lights Powered by We Energies

Cheers! Wild Lights is an evening to experience a night out just for adults as the Zoo is illuminated with millions of twinkling and sparkling lights placed throughout the forests and pathways.

Enjoy an enchanted evening under the stars as the festive and frosty experience features entertainment, specialty food and adult beverages (additional cost).

Encounter bright colors and shining lights as you walk along a 1-mile path filled with animal-themed light displays and holiday decorations. It’s sure to connect participants to animals and the living earth in an inspiring new way!