Welcome to the Milwaukee County Zoo!
As one of the country’s finest zoological attractions, the Milwaukee County Zoo will educate, entertain and inspire you! Visit over 2,000 mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles in specialized habitats spanning 200 wooded acres. Explore educational wildlife shows, fun attractions and enticing special events.
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!
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SPECIAL NOTE: The I-94 westbound exit to WIS 100 northbound is closed. The I-94 eastbound exit ramp left turn to WIS 100 northbound is also closed. Both closures are long-term, into late 2014. |
Our newest Matschie’s tree kangaroo, born December 2013 to 16-year-old mom, Kiama, recently emerged from the pouch.
The Milwaukee County Zoo is now home to two, 9-year-old, female cheetahs acquired from the Wildlife Safari in Winston, Oregon. Although unrelated, the cheetahs get along quite nicely and are often seen in very close proximity to one another in their outdoor exhibit.
The Zoo welcomes back Sting Ray & Shark Bay, May 24 - September 1.
The Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of a male snow leopard cub born to first-time mother Tomiris.
An infant orangutan arrived at our Zoo on May 19, for possible pairing with our female, MJ, as a surrogate mother.
The Milwaukee County Zoo is proud to announce the birth of a male harbor seal pup, the first-ever for the Zoo, born the morning of June 8 (also World Oceans Day).
When the sun goes down, the fun heats up with Sunset Zoofari sponsored by Tri City National Bank.
We recently acquired a male ornate flying snake from the Central Park Zoo in New York. Zookeepers hope he’ll breed with our female ornate flying snake.
During this past winter, our Gentoo penguin population increased from seven to ten with the birth of three chicks. Since the Gentoos share an exhibit with nine rockhopper penguins, 19 penguins makes for a very, very playful and active exhibit!
At 14 months old, jaguar cubs B'alam and Zean weigh in at 135 pounds each! That means the youngsters are larger than dad, Pat, who is 120 pounds. Although mom, Stella, weighs 85 pounds, she's still in charge.
The Milwaukee County Zoo's bonobo population has increased once again. Ten-year-old Deidre gave birth on November 21 and 14-year-old Zomi gave birth on December 1. The infants weigh approximately three pounds each and are nursing from their mothers and thriving. They are also being cared for by other bonobos. To spot bonobo babies on exhibit, look for bonobo adults carrying the babies tightly on the adult's stomach.
There will be construction on and around the Zoo Interchange for the next several years. Some of the construction will affect how visitors are able to get to the Zoo. We'd like your trip to be as easy as possible. For current information on construction and closures, please visit our construction page or the WI Department of Transportation Web site.
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