Upcoming Events

Presented by Meijer

Open May 21 – Oct. 5, 2025

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.

Located outside, behind the Small Mammals Building.

There’s no better place to celebrate Independence Day than at the Zoo! Admission is just $4 for all guests on the 4th of July! (Parking and regular attraction fees still apply.) Show your patriotic side and visit our RED pandas, the eastern black and WHITE colobus monkeys, and our Grand Cayman BLUE iguana! Plus, check out the two new babies on Macaque Island!

Sponsored by WaterStone Bank

To thank military members and their families for their service and sacrifice, we’re proud to host this annual event. All military service members, veterans, and their families can enjoy free admission and parking on July 6. Advance tickets are required through local County Veterans Service Offices (CVSO), for immediate family, and limited to 10 tickets per family.

July 8, 9, and 10

Sponsored by Lifeway Kefir

Hey Zoo Pass and Platypus Circle members! These three nights in July are all about you and your kids! With live entertainment, delicious treats from local food trucks, and some of your favorite animals, your kids are sure to have a blast at this after-hours event at the Zoo.

Learn more at zoosociety.org/events.

Presented by GRAEF

Get ready to tee off for a cause! The Birdies & Eagles golf tournament once again heads back to the prestigious Ozaukee Country Club for a fun day out on the course, as well as a gourmet station dinner to cap off the day and a silent auction packed with incredible items.

Register now at zoosociety.org/golf.

August 7, 8, and 9

Sponsored by Educators Credit Union

Get ready to bunk by the bears and camp by the caribou. Snooze at the Zoo provides campers with the unforgettable experience of spending a night under the stars at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Grab your tent and sleeping bag and get ready to enjoy a delicious dinner and breakfast, campfire entertainment, and s’mores!

When available, tickets will be sold through zoosociety.org/snooze.

Presented by Meijer

Mark your calendar for this Milwaukee tradition as the Zoo comes alive with music, food, and fun! Popular Milwaukee restaurants are scattered throughout the park, offering delicious fare, AND top national and local entertainment perform for guests on six stages. And don’t forget the animals!

There’s more than meets the eye at the Milwaukee County Zoo, and for one day only, animal sponsors will get the chance to visit areas of the Zoo where guests are rarely allowed! As the Zoological Society’s way of saying thanks to the amazing people who support the Zoo’s animals, animal sponsors will get a behind-the-scenes look at the Zoo, with guided tours led by knowledgeable Zoo Pride volunteers.

Learn more at zoosociety.org/events.

Sponsored by Authentic Birth Center

Are you ready to go biking by the bears, cruise past the camels, and wheel around the seals? Ride on the Wild Side is the one day a year you can ride your bicycle around Zoo grounds. Riders can choose from the family-friendly 2.5-mile loop or try to conquer the longer 10-, 17-, or 27-mile routes. All participants will enjoy a long-sleeved event day T-shirt, a delicious breakfast and lunch, and a full day to explore the Zoo!

Get all the details at zoosociety.org/events.