Let‘s Hear Your Best Bird Call

We’d love to answer any questions you may have!

General Info

10001 W Bluemound Rd,
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Directions

General: 414-771-3040
Email: contact form
Marketing Office: 414-256-5466
Zoological Society: 414-258-2333

Hours

NOW through mAY 24, 2024

Weekdays: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Weekends: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

MAY 25 through sept. 2, 2024

Daily: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed:

Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
New Year’s Day

Admission gates close 45 minutes prior to Zoo closing time; animal buildings close 15 minutes prior to Zoo closing.

Milwaukee Zoo Pass

Take advantage of one of the best deals in town with a Zoological Society of Milwaukee Zoo Pass!

  • What are the daily hours?
    The Zoo is open:
    • Now through May 24, 2024 – Weekdays: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Weekends: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • May 25 through Sept. 2, 2024 – Daily: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    The Zoo will be closed the following holidays:
    • Thanksgiving Day
    • Christmas Day
    • New Year’s Day
  • Are reservations required to visit the Zoo?

    Advance online tickets are not mandatory, but you may be able to save when buying online instead of at the gate. Please note: Some individual events may require advance reservations.

  • What entrance do I arrive at when entering?

    The Zoo’s main entrance and walk-in entrance are open year-round. The West entrance is open Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day. This lot is for expedited entry for our Zoo Pass members and pre-ticketed guests.

Media Room​

On a deadline and need info about our animals or facilities? How about a photo? Just want to know why flamingoes’ knees bend the wrong way? Access our media room for inquiries and/or simply view our publicly-accessible photo gallery.

All animals communicate in different ways. Email us!

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