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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
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