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2019

• Giving Tree
• Breakfast & Lunch with Santa
• Celebrate 40 Years and Running!
• Groundhog Day
• Boo at the Zoo
• FREE Admission to the Zoo During Frosty Free Week
• 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
• 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