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.
- Animal Feeding Schedule
- Animals in Action
- Birds of Prey Show
- Carousel
- Goat Yard
- Kohl’s Wild Theater
- MillerCoors Giraffe Experience
- Ocean Connections Seal & Sea Lion Programs
- Safari Train
- Sky Safari
- Sky Adventure Ropes Courses & Zip Line
- Wild Connections: Animal Encounter Tours – NEW!
- Zoomobile
Animal Feeding Schedule*
May 1 through September 1
| Goat Yard | 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily (Participants need to purchase pellets) Note: The Goat Yard closes 30 minutes prior to Zoo closing. |
| Giraffes | 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. (Participants need to purchase tickets. Cancelled during Zoo a la Carte.) |
| Aquatic & Reptile Center | 2 p.m. Weekdays (Sharks or Flooded Forest Exhibit) |
| Small Mammals Building | 2:30 p.m. |
| Big Cat Country | 3 p.m. (Sign at building indicates the species) |
| Harbor Seal Exhibit | 3 p.m. |
*Note: Feeding times may vary.
Animals in Action
Memorial Day through Labor Day – Weather Permitting
Admission: Free
Show Times:
Snakes & Spiders: 11 a.m. Weekends at the Aquatic & Reptile Theater
Bats: 11:45 a.m. Weekends at the Small Mammals Building
Elephants: 1:30 p.m. Daily at the new Elephants in Action Pavilion
Orangutans: 1:30 p.m. Daily at the Outdoor Orangutan Exhibit
Camels: 2:15 p.m. Daily at the Camel Exhibit or Camel Theater
Harbor Seals & Polar Bears: 3 p.m. Daily at the Harbor Seal Exhibit
Learn more about some of the Zoo's most popular animals at these presentations.
The Birds of Prey Show
Memorial Day through Labor Day – Weather Permitting
Admission: Free
Show Times:
Daily: 11 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
Join us at the Kohl's Wild Theater and enjoy soaring free flights with this amazing flock! (Located in the Northwestern Mutual Family Farm)
Carousel
May through September daily, Weather Permitting.
Admission: Adults and Children (ages 3 to 13): $3
Show Times: Daily: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(ADA Accessible)Ride on our carousel featuring a colorful menagerie.
Located across from the Train Station.
*Please note that operation of rides and attractions is dependent on factors such as weather and attendance. Please call ahead to confirm availability on the day of your visit.
Special thanks to our Carousel sponsor:
Goat Yard
Open daily May 25 through September 2
In the Northwestern Mutual Family Farm
Cost to feed goats: 50 cents/handful of feed
Goat Feeding Times: Daily: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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!
Thrivent Members: Show your Live Generously t-shirt to the receptionist in the Zoo Administration office (inside the U.S. Bank Gathering Place) and get a ticket for free goat feed. Then, head to the Goat Yard in the farm and exchange your ticket for goat feed with any Goat Yard attendant. Offer valid May 25 to September 2.
*Please note that operation of rides and attractions is dependent on factors such as weather and attendance. Please call ahead to confirm availability on the day of your visit.
Special thanks to our Goat Yard sponsor:
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).
Giraffe Feeding
When: May 11 to September 29, 2019
Giraffe Feedings are available on weekends only, before Memorial Day and after Labor Day.
Two Giraffe Feedings are offered daily at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., Weather Permitting.
Giraffe feedings conclude for the year September 29, 2019
*Giraffe Feedings do not take place during Zoo a la Carte (August 15-18, 2019).
Tickets: $5
Children under 12 years of age are to be accompanied by one paying adult. Maximum of 2 children per adult.
*A ticket is required for all children to access the feeding platform.
Where/when to purchase tickets:
Tickets go on sale 30 minutes prior to each feeding time. Ticket Sales Located at Entrance of MillerCoors Giraffe Deck. Valid for the upcoming feeding only.
Sales for the morning feeding begin at 10 AM daily. Sales for the afternoon feeding begin at 2:30 PM daily. Tickets are first come, first serve. Limited Quantity. No Refunds.
Kohl's Wild Theater
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 four different 15-minute shows on the Kohl's Wild Theater stage in the farm this summer. (Daily show schedule posted at the theater entrance.) Watch for actors performing short skits and impromptu plays around the Zoo, too!
For more information, visit WildTheater.org.
Ocean Connections Seal & Sea Lion Programs
Admission:
Adults and Children: $4
Multiple times daily:
Daily shows, conservation feeds and photo sessions allow visitors to meet marine mammals personally. Exciting educational opportunities await you!
Summer Programming: 10 a.m. (feed only), 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Shows, Feeds and Photo sessions.
Fall Programming: (through November) varies, weather dependent
California sea lions and harbor seals take the aquatic stage as they entertain and educate guests.
Safari Train
May through September daily, Weather Permitting.
Admission:
Adults and Children (ages 3 to 13): $3Show Times:
Daily: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All aboard our legendary Zoofari Express.
Tickets available at the Train Station.
Special thanks to our Safari Train sponsor:
Sky Safari
May through September daily, Weather Permitting.
Admission:
Adults and Children: $3
Hop on the Sky Safari to get a new view of the Zoo!
Begins at the South American Yard.
*Please note that operation of rides and attractions is dependent on factors such as weather and attendance. Please call ahead to confirm availability on the day of your visit.
Special thanks to our Sky Safari sponsor:
Sky Adventure Ropes Courses & Zip Line
May through September daily, Weather Permitting.
Admission:
| Zip Line: $16 | Soar 500 feet in the air for a tree-top level adventure! |
| Ropes Course: $13 | Explore 4 stories of rope elements like zig zag beams, cargo nets and more. |
| Mini Ropes Course: $7 | Kids less than 48 inches tall can experience a scaled-down version of the full-size course. |
| Zip Line and Ropes Course Combo: $27 |
Special thanks to our Sky Adventure Ropes Courses & Zip Line sponsor:
Zoomobile
May through September daily, Weather Permitting.
Admission:
Adults and Children (ages 3 to 13): $3Show Times:
Daily: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Learn about the Zoo on a 25-minute guided tour. Tickets available at the Zoomobile Ticket Booth near the main entrance.
*Please note that operation of rides and attractions is dependent on factors such as weather and attendance. Please call ahead to confirm availability on the day of your visit.
Special thanks to our Zoomobile sponsor:
