Welcome to the Milwaukee County Zoo!
As part of the Zoo’s transitional reopening, for the safety of our visitors, staff and animals, the outdoor habitats are open, along with a limited number of animal buildings open at a 25 percent capacity.
Please see this article and these FAQs for complete information, including specific animal buildings, concessions and merchandise locations that are currently open.
The Zoo is a place where everyone can laugh and learn — it’s a place to be amazed and inspired — a place where nature and wonder meet!

With the Zoo’s outdoor grounds and most animal buildings open at limited capacity, advance online reservations are required only for select special events…
A list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) is here as the Zoo continues reopening with outdoor habitats open, and several animal buildings open at a 25 percent capacity.
Learn more about cuttlefish; despite their name, they aren’t fish!
Ocean Connections has a variety of interactive opportunities for winter 2020 and spring 2021.
Our young snow leopard cub is making her first appearances in the outdoor habitat.
Learn more about planning your trip to the Zoo and which animals you’ll see at different times throughout the year.
Elephants Brittany, Ruth and Belle Roam Together in the Elephant Care Center
On June 3, one of the Zoo’s female harbor seals, Sydney, gave birth to a male seal pup.
Select merchandise is now available for purchase online.