• Special Events

Senior Celebration

Sponsored by

Friday, Sept. 1, 2017
9 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Milwaukee County Zoo invites all seniors age 55+ to relive their childhood memories at the Zoo on Friday, September 1 with Senior Celebration, sponsored by St. Camillus, A Life Plan Community. All seniors receive free admission from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (proof of age required). In honor of Senior Celebration, the Zoo is offering engaging and energizing activities for guests to participate in, including:

• Health and Wellness Fair: Visit the Peck Welcome Center on your way into the Zoo and learn about health and wellness, designed for you to stay healthy, moving and informed.
• Dancing Demos: Get your dancing shoes on and be prepared to boogie with two 15-minute line dancing demos offered at Flamingo Gazebo at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and led by the YMCA.
• Fun Walk: Join us at 10:30 a.m. for a 1-mile walk through the Zoo hosted by Wisconsin Senior Olympics.
• Train Ride: Take a ride on the popular North Shore Bank Safari Train for a reduced price of $2!

Test your luck with a game or two of bingo at the bingo tent, located outside of the train station!

• Bingo: Let your competitive side out and stop by the bingo tent, located outside of the train station, and compete to win a game or two of bingo! 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Noon to 1 p.m.
• Entertainment: Enjoy live music while soaking in the sun at the Zoo.
  Sponsored by Network Health
  9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Jimmy Madritsch & Friends
  9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jeff Winard  
  9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Close Enuf with Special Guest British Invasion ’64
• BODY WORLDS: ANIMAL INSIDE OUT
  Sponsored by Sendik’s Food Markets
  Go beneath the surface of nature’s most incredible creatures!
  Opens at 9:30 a.m. / $5
  Located in the Otto Borchert Family Special Exhibits Building

All activities are free unless otherwise noted (regular parking fees still apply). For more information on this event, call the Zoo at 414.256.5466.