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News Archive
2021
- A Fond Farewell to Amur Tiger, Amba - Winter 2021
- Groundhog Day Goes Virtual in 2021
- Flock to the Zoo for Family Fun in February!
- Go the (Social) Distance with a Virtual Samson Stomp & Romp!
- Jump into January with a Free Visit to the Zoo!
2020
- Hippo Haven Now Open - Summer 2020
- Nov. 7 Family Free Day is Sold Out
- Frosty Free Week 2020!
- Make Your Reservation Now for the Dec. 5 Family Free Day
- Happy Birthday to Polar Bear Snow Lilly - Winter 2020
- Zoo Closed on Upcoming Holidays
- The Zoo Says Goodbye to Female Cheetah Kira - Fall 2020
- The 2020 Giving Tree on Display Beginning Dec. 1
- Cuttlefish Arrive in the Aquatic & Reptile Center - Fall 2020
- Waldrapp Ibis Now Flying About the Aviary - Fall 2020
- Meet New Snow Leopard Milja, Born May 11 - Fall 2020
- Fantastic Family Fun at the Zoo
- Meet Our New Giant Pacific Octopus - Winter 2020
- Visiting Tips
- We Say Goodbye to male Caribou, Edan - Fall 2020
- Family Farm Weekend -- It’s a Virtual Agricultural Adventure!
- Dinosaurs Unearthed
- Three New African Lionesses at the Zoo!
- Meet New Snow Leopard Cub, Milja - Summer 2020
- Zoo Shares News on Harbor Seal Sydney, and a New Pup - Summer 2020
- Update on Elephant, Belle - Summer 2020
- MCZ Announces Birth of Male Greater Kudu - Summer 2020
- Welcome Japanese Macaque, Nikko - Summer 2020
- Meet the New Kids on the Block - Spring 2020
- Two New Arapaima at the Zoo - Spring 2020
- The 2020 Zoo a la Carte Has Been Cancelled
- MCZ Regrets to Announce the Passing of African Lion Themba - Spring 2020
- Follow Zookeeper Joe
- Enjoy the Animals ...Virtually - Spring 2020
- Zoo Says Goodbye to Rhino, Mimi - Spring 2020
- We’re Bringing the Zoo to You - Spring 2020
- Hippo Exhibit Updates
- Ocean Connections Offers Virtual Field Trips
- Check-in on the Animals
- The Zoo will close until further notice
- Behind the Scenes Weekend
- Reducing Plastic Use in Concessions and Merchandise - Winter 2020
- Amazon Milk Frogs at the Zoo - Spring 2020
- Gentoo Penguin Chick Hatched December 25 - Winter 2020
2019
- Lionesses Sunny and Amali Transfer to New Home - Winter 2020
- Welcome, Belle - Fall 2019
- Giving Tree
- Breakfast & Lunch with Santa
- Celebrate 40 Years and Running!
- Groundhog Day
- Welcome Two Red Tail Boas - Winter 2020
- Boo at the Zoo
- FREE Admission to the Zoo During Frosty Free Week
- Gorillas on the Line
- A More Sweet Than Scary Halloween Event!
- We Have Big News to Share….Elephant Belle to Join MCZ’s Elephants - Summer 2019
- Milwaukee a la Carte at the Zoo
- Feed Our Giraffes and Penguins!
- Two Western Lowland Gorillas Will Transfer to a New Home
- Zoo Welcomes Two New Ostriches - Summer 2019
- New Prehensile Porcupine on Exhibit – Fall 2019
- Zoo Announces 2019 Summer Exhibit
- Another Red Panda Cub!
- Red Panda Kiki Makes Her Debut – Fall 2019
- World Elephant Day
- Poof! And it's Pottermania at the Zoo
- Male Giraffe Born, Named Desmond – Summer 2019
- Torch and Tiki are Foster Parents
- Zahra – A Look Back, and Ahead - Summer 2019
- Two Zebra Join Adventure Africa Mixed Species Exhibit – Summer 2019
- Jethro the Baby Camel - Summer 2019
- Senior Celebration
- Family Farm Weekend
- Meet Alexandra, the Zoo’s New Orangutan – Summer 2019
- Rhinoceros Viper Births Announced – Summer 2019
- It’s More Than a Habitat. It’s Home.
- Meet New Waterbuck Calf, Hershey – Summer 2019
- Follow the Herd for Elephant Exhibit Opening Day Activities!
- Egg Day
- Amur Tigers Leave for New Home – Spring 2019
- Father's Day at the Zoo
- Zoo Announces Japanese Macaque Birth – Summer 2019
- Cape Thick-Knee Chick at the Zoo
- Behind the Scenes Weekend
- Sunset Zoofari
- Meet the Zoo’s New Baird’s Tapir – Summer 2019
- Zoo Shop Now Open – Spring 2019
- From His Den to His Debut!
2018
- 'Tis The Season Of Giving At The Milwaukee County Zoo
- African Elephants Have Packed Their Trunks and Moved to a New Home - Spring 2019
- Spend Mother’s Day at the Zoo
- Military & Veterans Family Day
- Waddle Your Way to the Zoo for World Penguin Day, April 20
- Everyone is Invited to This Party!
- $4 on the 4th of July
- New Food Stand, Wild Burger
- 12 Nigerian Dwarf Goats Born at the Zoo - Summer 2019
- Shop Sendik's, Help the Elephants
- Dr. Lily Arrives Safely to Her New Home at the Nashville Zoo - Spring 2019
- Gorillas On the Line/Cell Phone Recycling for Conservation - Spring 2019
- Otter Winter Wonderland - Winter 2018
- There's Snowplace Like the Milwaukee County Zoo For A Week of Free Admission
- "Deck the Halls"
- Rayma Readies For Move To Phoenix - Fall 2018
- Boo at the Zoo
- Spooky New Molds Take Over For Halloween Season
- Halloween Spooktacular
- Zahra's First Year
- Rescued Sea Lion Makes Debut at Oceans of Fun – Fall 2018
- Red Panda, Dr. Lily, Now on Exhibit – Fall 2018
- Milwaukee County Zoo Adds New Food Destination To Menu Options
- The Milwaukee County Zoo's Own Miracle, Mira - Fall 2018
- Zoo Welcomes New Giant Pacific Octopus – Fall 2018
- Female Lion, Sanura, Euthanized / Fall 2018
- Senior Celebration
- Family Farm Weekend Fun
- Milwaukee County Zoo "Blooms" With Addition of Moon Jellies
- Zoo's 34th Annual
a la Carte Announced - Zoo Turns Up the Volume
- Big-Hearted Animals Get Their Day
- Window to the Wild
- Aviary's Newest Residents Waddle Into Visitors' Hearts
- Baby Fever
- Gordy Makes Family Farm His New Home
- Royalty Joins the Zoo's Family Farm
- The Zoo Expands Dining Options!
- Zoo Welcomes Two East African Crowned Cranes
- Zoo Announces Birth of Harbor Seal Pup!
- Tri City National Bank's Sunset Zoofari Is Back!
- Giraffe Born at the Zoo!
- Celebrate Father’s Day at the Zoo - Summer 2018
- Safari Train Celebrates 60 Years at the Milwaukee County Zoo!
- $4 on the 4th of July!
- Blue-faced Honeyeaters Flock the Zoo!
- No Reservations Needed for the Zoo’s Big Green Party
- Zoo's New West Entrance Now Open
- North American River Otters Take Up Residence at the Zoo!
- Zoo Announces Unexpected Death of Gorilla, Naku - Spring 2018
- Black Tie Optional
- A Heartfelt Goodbye to Zoo’s Male Gorilla, Cassius - Spring 2018
- Enjoy Mother’s Day at the Zoo!
- A Fond Farewell to Snow Leopard Tomiris - Spring 2018
- Prepare for an Earth-Shaking Experience
- Bunnies, Bonnets and Bubbles!
- Black-necked Stilts On Exhibit in the Aviary – Spring 2018
- Behind the Scenes Weekend
- Baby Gorilla Update-Zahra - Spring 2018
- Meet the Zoo’s New Agouti – Winter 2018
- American Avocets Dive into Aviary – Winter 2018
- Groundhog Day Takes a New Twist this Year!
- Trumpeter Swans Swoop onto Lake Evinrude - Winter 2018
- Eyelash Vipers Slither into Aquatic & Reptile Center – Winter 2018
- Zoo Welcomes New Serval to Big Cats – Winter 2018
- Meet the Zoo’s New Chevrotain - Winter 2018
2017
- Animal Wishes Decorate Zoo's Giving Tree
- Join Us for Frosty Free Week!
- Upcoming Family Free Days 2017
- Stomp Your Way Into 2018!
- Male Giraffe Kazi Born - Fall 2017
- Tiger Cubs Turn 1 Year Old!
- Family Farm Weekend
- Red Panda Renovation - Winter 2017
- Boo at the Zoo!
- Halloween Spooktacular
- Black Bear Dakota Has New Home - Fall 2017
- Family Farm Grows with Birth of Calf, Kelly - Fall 2017
- Zoo Marks Arrival of New Gila Monsters - Fall 2017
- Zoo Welcomes Calf Lacey - Fall 2017
- Meet Our New Golden Lion Tamarin - Fall 2017
- Giraffe Tafari Has Moved to His New Home! - Fall 2017
- Zoo Adds Solar Cell Phone Charging Station - Fall 2017
- Australia Building Now Closed - Fall 2017
- Happy Birthday to Zoo!
- Sunset Zoofari
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel a la Carte
- Senior Celebration
- World Elephant Day
- Jaguar Pat Humanely Euthanized - Summer 2017
- Healthy Food Choices Grow with Bean Sprouts - Summer 2017
- Military/Veterans Family Day
- Zoo Welcomes Badger to Badger State - Summer 2017
- Artists!
- $4 on the 4th of July
- Father’s Day Fun at the Zoo
- Zoo Welcomes Two New Species: Yellow-Backed Duiker and Thomson’s Gazelles - Summer 2017
- Meet Our New Kudu Calf, Noola - Summer 2017
- Happy Birthday to Zoo!
- Spend Mother's Day at the Zoo!
- Honoring Gorillas and Other Endangered Species
- Party for the Planet at the Zoo!
- Tiger Cubs Growing Fast! - Spring 2017
- Popular Zoo Attractions Open for the Season - Spring 2017
- Camel Calf Born on Exhibit! - Spring 2017
- Join Our Zoo Team This Summer!
- Golden Lion Tamarin Born - Spring 2017
- Go Behind the Scenes at the Zoo
- Meet Fennec Foxes, Bonnye and Clyde - Spring 2017
- Milwaukee County Zoo to Host Bear TAG Meeting - Spring 2017
- Zoo Welcomes New Potto, Jabari - Spring 2017
- Egg Day at the Zoo!
- Celebrate World Penguin Day!
- Zoo Welcomes Gentoo Penguin Chicks - Winter 2017
- Gentoo Penguin Update - Spring 2017
- Love and Leopards at the Zoo - Winter 2017
- Bird Banding Program
- The Zoo’s New Moon Jellies on Exhibit - Winter 2017
- $1.25 Admission on 1/25!
- Will Wynter See Her Shadow?
- Aviary Welcomes Two New Species / Winter 2017
- Girl Scout Migration Game
- New Residents on Macaque Island / Winter 2017
- Fruit Dove Fledges in Aviary / Winter 2017
- Pardon Our Dust as We Make Way for the New Elephant Exhibit - Winter 2017
2016
- “Thanks for Giving Tree Donations” – Winter 2016
- Amur Tigers Make Public Debut - Winter 2016
- Animal Wishes Adorn the Zoo’s Giving Tree
- Zoo Invites Visitors to Free Admission Week!
- Zoo Regrets to Announce the Passing of Gorilla Femelle
- Amur Tiger Cubs Turn 2 Months Old - Winter 2016
- Breakfast & Lunch with Santa
- Welcome New Eastern Rhino, Jozi / Fall 2016
- Train Closes for the 2016 Season - Fall 2016
- Amur Tiger Cubs Born at the Zoo - Winter 2016
- Boo at the Zoo!
- Upcoming Family Free Day!
- Join us for Halloween Spooktacular!
- Help the Zoo Support Sustainable Palm Oil This Halloween!
- November Family Free Day!
- Stomp Your Way Into 2017!
- Dublin the Fun
- Feast with the Beasts!
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel a la Carte
- World Elephant Day at the Zoo - Summer 2016
- Tree Kangaroo Awareness Day at the Zoo!
- Welcome New Harbor Seal, Cossette - Summer 2016
- Animal Enrichment Day - Summer 2016
- Visit To See What the Buzz is All About!
- Seniors are special at the Zoo!
- Farm Fun at the Zoo!
- Meet Our New Harbor Seal Pup, Triton - Summer 2016
- All Aboard! Learn About the Zoo’s North Shore Bank Safari Train - Summer 2016
- Help Us Name Our New Giraffe! - Spring 2016
- New Prairie Dogs at the Zoo - Summer 2016
- AZA S.A.F.E. Day at the Zoo - Spring 2016
- New Elk Calf Born at the Zoo - Summer 2016
- Welcome Orangutan Rayma - Summer 2016
- Enjoy Dad's Day at the Zoo!
- Sunset Zoofari
- World Giraffe Day
- $4 on the 4th!
- Military-Veterans Family Day
- Happy Birthday, Slick! - Spring 2016
- Welcome Two-toed Sloth, Fezzik - Summer 2016
- Meet New Giraffe, Zola - Spring 2016
- New Female Giraffe Born - Spring 2016
- The Zoo Welcomes New Red Panda, Dr. Erin Curry - Spring 2016
- A Day Just for our Feathered Friends - Spring 2016
- Mother's Day at the Zoo - Spring 2016
- Join Our Big Green Party! - Spring 2016
- Aviary Now Open - Spring 2016
- Black Rhino Brewster Euthanized - Spring 2016
- Egg Day - Spring 2016
- Join in Our Girl Scout Migration Game! - Spring 2016
- Enjoy an Easter Egg-stravaganza at the Zoo! - Spring 2016
- New Amur Tiger, Strannik - Spring 2016
- New Scottish Highland Calf, Kiera - Spring 2016
- Behind the Scenes Weekend - Winter 2016
- Zoo Welcomes Two New African Lions - Winter 2016
- Wynter Makes Her Prediction - Winter 2016
- Meet Sandhill Crane, Holly - Winter 2016
- Giant Pacific Octopus a Delightful Addition to the Zoo - Winter 2016
- Zoo Regrets to Announce the Passing of Polar Bear Zero - Winter 2016
- 2016 Samson Stomp & Romp - Winter 2016
2015
- Free Access Week at the Zoo - Winter 2015
- Meet the Zoo's New Snow Leopard, Asa - Winter 2015
- The Giving Tree - Winter 2015
- Breakfast and Lunch with Santa - Winter 2015
- Zoo Partners with Clock Shadow Creamery - Winter 2015
- Meet "Tafari," the Zoo's Baby Giraffe - Fall 2015
- Our New Giraffe Needs a Name! - Fall 2015
- Zoo Announces Giraffe Birth - Fall 2015
- Learn About the Wonder of Wolves - Fall 2015
- Halloween Spooktacular - Fall 2015
- Zoo Welcomes Two New Red Kangaroo Joeys - Fall 2015
- Zoo Welcomes Ayshire Heifer Calf, Kylie - Fall 2015
- BOO at the Zoo! - Fall 2015
- Zoo Successfully Hatches Cinereous Vulture Chick - Fall 2015
- Calling All Seniors 55 and Older! - Summer 2015
- Farm Fun at the Zoo! - Summer 2015
- Elephant Appreciation Day - Summer 2015
- Zoo Regrets to Announce Death of Orangutan, MJ - Summer 2015
- Learn About Bird Conservation
- Join us for the 2015 "Feast with the Beasts!" - Summer 2015
- Tree Kangaroo Awareness Day - Summer 2015
- #ShowCassadeeMilwaukee Instagram Contest - Summer 2015
- Zoo To Acquire Two Snow Leopards - Summer 2015
- Gorilla Baby Update - Summer 2015
- Zoo Welcomes New Seal Pup - Summer 2015
- The Zoo Now Offers Mamava Lactation Suites for Nursing Mothers
- Necropsy Results for Snow Leopard Sossy Complete - Summer 2015
- Military-Veterans Family Day at the Zoo - Summer 2015
- $4 on the 4th of July! - Summer 2015
- When the Sun Goes Down, the Fun Heats Up! - Summer 2015
- Zoo Welcomes Baby Goeldi's Monkey - Summer 2015
- Dynamic Dinos Return! - Summer 2015
- Brew Crew & the Zoo Ticket Package - Summer 2015
- Enjoy Father's Day at the Zoo! - Summer 2015
- Celebrate Mother's Day at the Zoo! - Spring 2015
- Animal Enrichment Day - Spring 2015
- Join Our Big GREEN Party! - Spring 2015
- Sky Trail® Explorer Ropes Courses and Zip Line - Spring 2015
- Popular Penguins! - Spring 2015
- Southern Ground Hornbill Hatching - Spring 2015
- Enjoy Easter Fun at the Zoo! - Spring 2015
- Join In Our Bird Banding Program! - Spring 2015
- Sea Lion Pup Born at Oceans of Fun - Spring 2015
- Jaguar Cub Update - Spring 2015
- Death of Female Brown Bear, Aurora - Spring 2015
- Behind the Scenes Weekend - Winter 2015
- Join Our "Egg-Citing" Zoo Event! - Winter 2015
- Snow Leopard Cub Update - Winter 2015
- Did Wynter See Her Shadow on Groundhog Day? - Winter 2015
- New Baby Gorilla Gets a Name - Winter 2015
- Three New Red Kangaroos - Winter 2015
- 2015 Samson Stomp - Winter 2015
- Zoo Announces Gorilla Birth - Winter 2014
2014
- The Giving Tree 2014
- Happy Birthday to Our Female Polar Bear, Snow Lilly - Winter 2014
- Three Speckled Mousebirds - Winter 2014
- Zoo Announces Jaguar Death - Winter 2014
- Breakfast & Lunch with Santa - Winter 2014
- Three Penguin Chicks - Winter 2014
- Family Free Day - Fall 2014
- Visit the Zoo for Wolf Awareness Day - Fall 2014
- Feel the "Spirit" of Halloween! - Fall 2014
- Spooktacular, But Not So Scary Fun - Fall 2014
- Birth Announcement (Alpacas) - Fall 2014
- New Menu at Zoo's Coffee Shop - Fall 2014
- Meet Our Red River Hogs - Fall 2014
- Zoo Welcomes Caracal, Cammy - Fall 2014
- Elephant Appreciation Day - Summer 2014
- Snow Leopard Cub Update! - Summer 2014
- Festive Fun on the Zoo's Farm! - Summer 2014
- A Birthday Party for Connie, the King Cobra! - Summer 2014
- Tree Kangaroo Awareness Day - Summer 2014
- Celebrating the Young at Heart - Summer 2014
- Matschie's Tree Kangaroo Birth - Summer 2014
- Meet Cheetahs, Imara and Kira - Summer 2014
- The Zoo Offers $4 Admission on the 4th of July - Summer 2014
- Enjoy Songs at Sundown - Summer 2014
- Military/Veterans Family Day - Summer 2014
- Harbor Seal Pup Born - Summer 2014
- The Zoo Hosts Animal Enrichment Day, June 25 - Summer 2014
- Snow Leopard Born June 1 - Summer 2014
- Visit the Bay to Touch a Ray! - Summer 2014
- Update on Infant Orangutan, Kecil - Summer 2014
- Mother's Day at the Zoo - Spring 2014
- Father's Day at the Zoo - Spring 2014
- Party for the Planet - Spring 2014
- Easter Fun at the Zoo! - Spring 2014
- New Ornate Flying Snake - Spring 2014
- A Basket Full of Easter Fun! - Spring 2014
- Schools can visit the Zoo with grants from Kohl's! - Spring 2014
- A Busy Winter for the Gentoo Penguins! - Spring 2014
- Celebrate International Polar Bear Day at the Zoo - Winter 2014
- Behind the Scenes Weekend - Winter 2014
- What's New with Our Jaguar Youngsters? - Winter 2014
- Nama the Cheetah - Winter 2014
- 2014 Samson Stomp Race Results - Winter 2014
- Wynter the Groundhog's 2014 Weather Forecast - Winter 2014
- Groundhog Day - Winter 2014
- Bonobo Births - Winter 2014
- Zoo Acquires Chestnut Teals - Winter 2014
2013
- Dashing Through the Snow... - Winter 2013
- Breakfast and Lunch with Santa - Winter 2013
- Happy Holidays to the Zoo's Animals! - Winter 2013
- Welcome Marlee! - Winter 2013
- Roti Island Snake-Necked Turtle Hatched - Winter 2013
- Calling All Ghosts and Goblins! - Fall 2013
- Wild About Wolves? - Fall 2013
- Halloween Spooktacular at the Zoo! - Fall 2013
- Happy Birthday to our Jaguar Cubs - Fall 2013
- Welcome Pekin Robins to the Aviary - Fall 2013
- The Milwaukee County Zoo Receives Accreditation - Fall 2013
- Checking In On Our Jaguar Cubs - Fall 2013
- Alpacas Born at the Zoo - Fall 2013
- Join in "Udder-ly" Fun Activities - Summer 2013
- Seniors are the Stars - Summer 2013
- Elephant Appreciation Day - Summer 2013
- 2013 a la Carte at the Zoo! - Summer 2013
- Celebrate National Zookeeper Week July 21-27, 2013 - Summer 2013
- $4 on the 4th! - Summer 2013
- Get Ready for Sunset Zoofari! - Summer 2013
- New Horse Joins the Family Farm - Summer 2013
- Humboldt Penguin Chick, Anchovy, Now on Exhibit - Summer 2013
- Bonobo Babies! - Summer 2013
- Start 2014 with a STOMP!
- What's New With Our Jaguar Cubs? - Summer 2013
- Support Animal Enrichment
- Take Me Out to the Ballpark (and the Zoo)! - Summer 2013
- Touch Some Rays this Summer! - Spring/Summer 2013
- Explore the Zoo's Newest Sky Tykes Ropes Course - Summer 2013
- Meet Our Newest Giraffe, Ziggy - Summer 2013
- Enjoy Mother's Day at the Zoo! - Spring 2013
- It's Easy Being Green! - Spring 2013
- Celebrate Dad's Day on Sunday, June 16 - Spring 2013
- See Our Jaguar Cubs Outside - Spring 2013
- Tree Kangaroo Awareness Day - Spring 2013
- Military/Veterans Family Day - Spring 2013
- New Impala Ginger - Spring 2013
- Family Free Day Scavenger Hunt! - Spring 2013
- Meet Our New Jersey Cow, Rosie - Spring 2013
- New Pair of Humboldt Penguins, Passado and Piper - Spring 2013
- New Male Snow Leopard, Genghis - Spring 2013
- New Giant Pacific Octopus! - Spring 2013
- Jaguar Cubs Have Names - Spring 2013
- Egg Day at the Zoo! - Spring 2013
- Hip Hoppin' Hurrah - Spring 2013
- Schools can visit the Zoo with a Grant from Kohl's! - Spring 2013
- You're Invited to a VIP Tour of the Zoo! - Winter 2013
- International Polar Bear Day - Winter 2013
- Meet the New Red-Billed Hornbill Chicks! - Winter 2013
- Help Us Celebrate International Polar Bear Day - Winter 2013
- Welcome Our Newest Star, Nyota! - Winter 2013
- New Addition to the Mob - Winter 2013
- Jaguar Cubs Born at the Zoo! - Winter 2013
- Commemorating Orangutan Mahal's Life at the Zoo - Winter 2013
- You Can Help Our Cubs as They Grow - Winter 2013
2012
- Stompin' and Rompin' in 2013 - Winter 2012
- Join Us for Ground Hog Day! - Winter 2012
- Meet Our Jaguar Cubs, B'alam and Zean - Fall 2012
- Good-bye Hubert - Fall 2012
- Want to Get Away this Winter?
- Moon Jellies at the Zoo - Fall 2012
- Zoo Interchange
- Samson Remembered - Fall 2012
- See Newly Renovated African Lakes Exhibit - Fall 2012
- New in 2013 - Purple Heart Pass
- Our Little Pup is Growing Up - Summer 2012
- Alpaca Born - Summer 2012
- Look What Hatched - Summer 2012
- What do our lions and tigers share? - Summer 2012
- Lion Cubs Turn One - Summer 2012
- Sea Lion Born - Summer 2012
- Meet Baby A.J. - Spring 2012
