Hours & Admission Fees
HOURS
- January & February / November & December 2015
Monday-Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- March 1 through May 22, 2015
Daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- May 23 through September 7, 2015
Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- September 8 through October 31, 2015
Daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Note: Small Mammals building opens at 10 a.m. Entrance gates close 45 minutes prior to Zoo closing time. Animal buildings close 15 minutes prior to Zoo closing time.
FEES
Admission*:
- January 1 through March 31 & November 1 through December 31, 2015
Adult: $11.75
Child (age 3 to 12): $8.75
Child (2 and under): Free
Senior Citizen (age 60 and over): $10.25
- April 1 through October 31, 2015
Adult: $14.25
Child (age 3 to 12): $11.25
Child (2 and under): Free
Senior Citizen (age 60 and over): $13.25
* Milwaukee County residents with I.D. receive $1.75 off full price paid admission everyday except Wednesday. On Wednesdays, Milwaukee County residents with I.D. are admitted at a reduced rate of $8 for adults and $5.50 for children (age 3 to 12).
The Zoo accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Unfortunately, we do not accept personal checks.
2015 Family Free Days sponsored by North Shore Bank:
- January 3
- February 7
- March 7
- October 10
- November 7
- December 5
ALL VISITORS RECEIVE FREE ZOO ADMISSION, BUT THE PARKING FEE REMAINS IN EFFECT.
Special Holiday Admission:
Milwaukee County residents with I.D. receive free Zoo admission on the following holidays:
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- New Year's Day
The Zoo is open 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Parking:
- Passenger cars: $12
- Buses: $16
