Welcome to the Milwaukee County Zoo!
The Zoo’s outdoor habitats are currently open, along with most animal buildings open at 100% capacity. Primates of the World is closed.
Please see this article and these FAQs for complete information, including specific animal buildings, concessions and merchandise locations that are currently open.
Mask Policy – July 2021
Visitors are required to wear masks inside all Zoo buildings. Masks are not required to be worn outside.
Zoo staff regularly discuss the current mask policy and the necessity for visitors to follow this Milwaukee County Administrative Order to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
We appreciate your continued patience as we navigate through this unusual time, and we remain as responsive as we can be to encourage mask-wearing for the health and safety of all visitors.
We ask that all visitors do their part following the mask directive, and Zoo staff members do their best to remind visitors to wear masks inside all buildings. While we can’t enforce mask-wearing, we are counting on our visitors to do the right thing.
On Saturday, Aug. 7, the Zoo will close at 3 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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!
A list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) is here as the Zoo’s outdoor habitats are open, along with most animal buildings at a limited capacity.
With the Zoo’s outdoor grounds and most animal buildings open at a limited capacity, advance online reservations are required only for select special events.
As the seasons and temperatures change, it affects the way animals are displayed and cared for, so throughout the year, animals on public exhibit change seasonally.
Who said the Zoo is just for kids? The Milwaukee County Zoo invites all seniors age 55+ to enjoy a day of fun and entertainment on Wednesday, September 1 during Senior Celebration, sponsored by St. Camillus Life Plan Community. All seniors receive free admission (proof of age required) from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to come relive their childhood memories, and make new ones!
Sean Kenney’s Animal Super Powers Made with LEGO® Bricks features 26 animal sculptures made with millions of LEGO® bricks.
Meet our new bushbaby and prehensile tailed porcupine in the Small Mammals building, and a Japanese macaque on Monkey Island.
The Milwaukee County Zoo is happy to announce that a greater kudu family can now be seen together in the African Watering Hole habitat.
The Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of two new calves in the Northwestern Mutual Family Farm!
After careful introductions by zookeepers, the elephants now enjoy full days together outside.
The Milwaukee County Zoo is excited to announce the hatching of a male Humboldt penguin chick.
The Zoo has partnered with KutureCity for a new initiative that promotes an accommodating and positive experience for all Zoo guests with a sensory issue.
Pollinators such as birds, butterflies, and bees play a critical role in the global ecosystem. Pollination, the act of moving pollen within and between flowers, allows plants to be fertilized and results in healthy fruit and viable seeds.
We’re happy to announce a special Ticket Package for $18 to receive one admission to the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair and one admission to the Zoo through Dec. 31.
The Milwaukee County Zoo is happy to report the birth of a male Japanese macaque on May 15. The baby, named Kumo, was born to mother Negai and father Kota.
The Milwaukee County Zoo is excited to report that red river hogs Mort and Dudley can now be seen in their outdoor habitat!
Come face to face with 5,300-pound hippo, Happy, in the Dohmen Family Foundation Hippo Haven.
Reserve your Wild Connections tour now.
