Milwaukee Journal Sentinel a la Carte
August 20 - 23, 2009
Celebrating 25 Years of Feasting with the Beasts!

a la Carte

Whether you're feasting with our felines, or snacking with the seals, there's a dish to please all appetites!  The 2009 festival welcomes 28 area restaurants to the mix, offering everything from Brazilian to Italian to Irish!

We welcome these national acts to this year's a la Carte:

Thursday, August 20 The Pat Travers Band
Friday, August 21 The Lost Trailers
Saturday, August 22 Aaron Neville & His Quintet Featuring Charlie Neville
Sunday, August 23 Light Up -- A Tribute To Styx  (Local)

General Information

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel a la Carte Hours:

Thursday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Admission:*
Adults: $12.25
Children (3 to 12): $9.25
Seniors (60 and over): $11.25
Children 2 and under: FREE
*Admission includes all musical performances.

Parking:
$10 in Zoo lot

Food Tickets:

  • Food must be purchased with food tickets.  Each ticket is valued at $.50.
  • Ticket booths are located in each food village and in the U.S. Bank Gathering Place.
  • Tickets are sold in $5 blocks and are non-refundable.
  • Extra tickets can be donated to the Zoo by placing them in the fishbowl in the Administration Office.
  • Credit cards are accepted at front ticket booth and Lakeview Village.

Souvenirs:
Commemorative T‑shirts in adult and children sizes are available at the Zoo’s gift shops and  merchandise carts located outside the U.S. Bank Gathering Place.

For further information, call 414.256.5466.

Special thanks to our a la Carte sponsor:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel