See the Zoo From a New Perspective
During Behind the Scenes Weekend
Sponsored by Tri City National Bank

March 13 and 14

Behind-the-scenes

Do you know what our tiger cubs’, Tula and Nuri, favorite toy is?
Or…
Do know what Snow Lilly the polar bear’s favorite treat is?

These, and other interesting questions, will be answered during Behind the Scenes Weekend sponsored by Tri City National Bank March 13 and 14, 2010.

Tours take place from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., and are free with regular Zoo admission.

We invite guests to take part in this special weekend when visitors can view areas not normally open to the general public.

For complete event details including behind-the-scenes locations, click here.

Update on Zoo’s New Amur Tiger Cubs, Tula and Nuri

Tiger cubs

One of the Zoo’s most popular attractions in the last few months has been our Amur tiger cubs, Tula and Nuri. The female cubs were born in July to mother, Amba, and father, Bachuta.  Zookeepers are pleased to report both cubs are doing well, and continue to draw visitors with their playful antics. Tula and Nuri can be seen most days on exhibit in the Florence Mila Borchert Big Cat Country. Following are details on what the cubs have been up to during the past couple of weeks:

January 29 Update:

  • Tiger cubsThe cubs are now over 6 months old, and doing well. Their estimated weight is approximately 75 pounds each. They've received a couple of diet increases, and now eat 3 pounds of food per day of the Nebraska brand diet. They eat 1.5 pounds in the morning, and 1.5 pounds in the afternoon. Because they seem to be a bit more possessive of their food, the zookeepers separate them during mealtime. Then, they are placed back with mom for the overnight time period.

  • The growing girls are also getting more aggressive with their style of play, and mom sometimes seeks refuge on the shelf area in the den (off public view) to spend some time away from the rough and tumble antics. The cubs are not yet able to reach mom when she is up on the shelf.

  • Both Tula and Nuri love their pool time in the exhibit, and now keep it clean all day!

Help Save Orangutan Habitats in the Wild by Choosing Sweets Made Without Palm Oil this Valentine's Day

MJ with Mahal

Because of the growing demand for palm oil, more and more orangutan habitats in Indonesia are now being destroyed. The rainforest homes of these animals are being wiped away to make way for palm oil plantations.

This Valentine's Day, please choose candies and sweets without palm oil, and help to conserve these highly endangered animals.

Check out this listing of palm oil free candies and sweets.

Zoo Hours 2010


January & February 2010 / November & December 2010
Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

March 1 through May 28, 2010
Daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

May 29 through September 6, 2010
Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

September 7 through October 31, 2010
Daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Zoo accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.
Unfortunately, we do not accept personal checks.

General Admission Rates 2010
View our Education Rates or Group Rates

January 1 through March 31, 2010
and November 1 to December 31, 2010
Adult: $11.75
Junior (age 3 to 12): $8.75
Child (2 and under): FREE
Senior Citizen (age 60 and over): $10.25

April 1 through October 31, 2010
Adult: $13.25
Junior (age 3 to 12): $10.25
Child (2 and under): FREE
Senior Citizen (age 60 and over): $12.25

Parking fees: $11 for cars, $15 for buses

Milwaukee County residents with I.D. receive $1.75 off regular Zoo admission everyday except Wednesday. On Wednesdays, Milwaukee County residents with I.D. are admitted at a reduced rate of $8 for adults and $5.50 for children (age 3 to 12).

For more information, call the Zoo at (414) 256-5466.