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!
The 2025 festival welcomes these national performers:
Thursday, August 14 Phillip Phillips
Friday, August 15 Los Lonely Boys
Saturday, August 16 LOCASH
Headliners perform at 7 p.m. on the Miller Lite Caribou Stage.*
* All musical entertainment is included with Zoo admission. Food, special attractions, and rides are offered for an additional fee. Zoological Society membership is valid for A La Carte.
Food and beverage vendors will accept credit or debit cards only — no cash. A cash-to-card kiosk will be available in the U.S. Bank Gathering Place to convert cash to a pre-paid card if needed. Cash, credit, and debit cards are all accepted for admission, parking, merchandise, and attractions.
All animal buildings will be open, closing one hour before the festival ends each night.
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