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Oct
8
Grab your buddies to enjoy a night of brews out at the Zoo. At Zoo Brew, the Zoological Society’s signature beer and food tasting event, guests will get the chance to sample offerings from a wide selection of local breweries and eateries across three different zones throughout the Zoo.
Get tickets and more details now at GoZooBrew.com!
Oct
16
Oct
17
Presented by Prairie Farms Dairy
New for 2026 — Daytime Saturdays!
Oct. 16-17 and Oct. 23-24
It’s Halloween time at the Zoo! Join us for Boo at the Zoo, now featuring a new daytime experience on Saturdays! Enjoy not-so-scary family-friendly activities including a trick-or-treat trail (all day!) sponsored by T-Fiber, pumpkin animal enrichment, dazzling light shows, live entertainment, pumpkin-carving demonstrations, and more. All ghosts and goblins (and their parents) are encouraged to come in costume.
Oct
22
Presented by Milwaukee Uncut
New for 2026 — a special 21+ evening!
Leave the little ghosts and goblins at home and experience Halloween at the Zoo after dark! Experience thrilling entertainment like fire performers, pumpkin artists, live music, and a mentalist. Other activities include adult trick-or-treating, a costume contest with special prizes, and animal talks. Choose from full menu offerings and seasonal treats and drinks too.
Oct
23
Oct
24
Presented by Prairie Farms Dairy
New for 2026 — Daytime Saturdays!
Oct. 16-17 and Oct. 23-24
It’s Halloween time at the Zoo! Join us for Boo at the Zoo, now featuring a new daytime experience on Saturdays! Enjoy not-so-scary family-friendly activities including a trick-or-treat trail (all day!) sponsored by T-Fiber, pumpkin animal enrichment, dazzling light shows, live entertainment, pumpkin-carving demonstrations, and more. All ghosts and goblins (and their parents) are encouraged to come in costume.
Nov
7
Sponsored by Tri City National Bank & FOX6
Mark your calendar for the first Saturday in November for a special visit to the Zoo. All guests receive free admission! (Parking and regular attraction fees still apply). Take in the sights around the Zoo — check out the North American river otters or stop by Penguins of the Pacific to visit the Humboldt penguins.
Nov
20
Dec
31
Presented by We Energies Foundation
Nov. 20-28, Dec. 3-31; except closed Nov. 23-26, 29-30, Dec. 1-2, 7-8, 14-15, 24-25
Wild Lights and frosty nights! Experience the magic of the Zoo after dark, walking through hundreds of thousands of sparkling lights throughout the forest and pathways. Enjoy an enchanted evening under the stars in an illuminated destination glowing with a variety of animal-themed light displays.
Tickets on sale soon!
Dec
5
Sponsored by Tri City National Bank & FOX6
Take advantage of all the Zoo has to offer in the winter on this select Saturday when all guests receive free admission (parking and regular attraction fees still apply). Warm up in the indoor animal buildings, including the Aquatic & Reptile Center or Florence Mila Borchert Big Cat Country.
Dec
26
Dec
30
It’s the season of giving, and the Zoo offers a week of free daytime admission to thank guests for their support. Visit the Zoo during “Frosty Free Week” to enjoy animals and nature. All guests receive free daytime admission December 26-30, 2026. (Regular parking and attraction rates apply. Regular admission rates apply to the Zoo’s Wild Lights night event.)