Have a Wild Time!
If you think our animals are fun to watch, imagine interacting with them at a live show! Or, take the zip line or Sky Safari glider for a bird’s eye view. We’ve got so many species of fun to explore and enjoy — click on the links below to learn more.
Carousel
Daily April through September, Weather Permitting
Admission: Adults and Children (ages 3 to 13): $3
Operation Times: Daily 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Located across from the Train Station
Ride on our carousel featuring a colorful menagerie. (ADA Accessible)
Special thanks to our Carousel sponsor:
Goat Yard
Located in the Northwestern Mutual Family Farm
Bring your camera for this special chance to get up close to—and feed!—some of the friendliest and furriest animals on the Zoo’s farm. The Milwaukee County Zoo is home to more than 30 Nigerian dwarf goats. Nigerian dwarf goats—smallest of the dairy breeds—are gentle, even tempered and wonderful with children. Fun fact: The Zoo’s goats produce milk yummy enough to drink and can be found in butter, cheese, ice cream, soaps and lotions at your grocery store!
2021 Information Coming Soon
MillerCoors Giraffe Experience
The MillerCoors Giraffe Experience includes a large outdoor giraffe enclosure, an indoor exhibit, and an outdoor raised deck that allows visitors to feed the giraffes (for a fee). During your feeding, a Zoo Pride volunteer will be on hand to answer your questions and to make sure the giraffe is close enough to allow for feeding. (See information below about feeding schedules and purchasing tickets).
2021 Information Coming Soon
Kohl's Wild Theater
Daily Memorial Day through Labor Day
Admission: Free
Show Times:
Daily 10:15 a.m., Noon, 1:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Treat the kids–and yourself–to new, fun wildlife theater at the Zoo! Professional performers use drama, songs, and puppetry to inspire visitors of all ages to learn and care more about our natural world. Catch 2 different 15-minute shows on the Kohl’s Wild Theater this summer.
For more information, visit WildTheater.org.
Safari Train
April: Saturdays Only
May through September: Daily
Weather Permitting
Admission: Adults and Children (ages 3 to 13): $3
Operation Times: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
All aboard our legendary Zoofari Express.
Tickets available at the Train Station.
Special thanks to our Safari Train sponsor:
Sky Safari
Daily Memorial Day to Labor Day, Weather Permitting
Admission: Adults and Children: $3
Operation Times: Daily 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hop on the Sky Safari to get a new view of the Zoo!
Begins at the South American Yard.
Special thanks to our Sky Safari sponsor:
Sky Adventure Ropes Courses & Zip Line
Daily Memorial Day (pending) to Labor Day, Weather Permitting
Admission:
| Ropes Course: $13 |
Explore 4 stories of rope elements like zig zag beams, cargo nets and more. |
| Zip Line: $16 |
Soar 500 feet in the air for a tree-top level adventure! |
| Ropes Course & Zip Line Combo: $27 |
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| SkyTykes Ropes Course: $7 |
Kids less than 48 inches tall can experience a scaled-down version of the full-size course. |
Special thanks to our Sky Adventure Ropes Courses & Zip Line sponsor:
Zoo Playground
Open year-round, weather permitting.
One of the most popular destinations on Zoo grounds, the playground is divided into two age-appropriate sections (2-5 years and 5-12 years). Located in the farm near the Goat Yard.
Special thanks to our Zoo Playground sponsor:
Zoomobile
Daily Memorial Day to Labor Day, Weather Permitting
Embark on new adventures either on our open-air tram OR walking through the Zoo! Choose from several expeditions in different price ranges, to suit your interests! Offering classic Zoo expeditions or longer, themed adventures.
Visit the Meijer Zoo Expeditions Headquarters near the main entrance.
Special thanks to our Zoomobile sponsor:
