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FAQs

Who gets to go to the Milwaukee County Zoo for free? ›

All military service members, veterans, and their families receive free admission and parking.

The Zoo allows guests to bring in their own food and non-alcoholic drinks. However, if you are looking for a cool treat or classic dishes, the Zoo offers different meals to fit your needs.

Hours – The zoo is open year-round, but the hours vary by season. The animals have an early bedtime, so the zoo closes year-round by 5 pm or earlier. Admission & Parking – Rates for children and adults vary with the seasons and range from $11.25-$16.75. Children 2 and under are always free!

Senior Safari: Visitors age 60 and older receive free admission on select days in June. Military and Veterans Family Day: Each year, a day is dedicated to all military service members, veterans and their immediate families (10 tickets per family) who receive free admission and parking.

It costs $10 per person, but the funds raised go toward bringing other animals to Milwaukee. The zoo guides are very detailed in explaining how to feed the giraffes. No quick hand movement because that may send a signal that eating time is over and the giraffes will leave the feeding area.

How long does it take to see the zoo? With 190 acres of land and over 2,200 animals, it's easy to make an entire day out of a visit to the Milwaukee Zoo. If you're not trying to see every exhibit or experience every attraction, two to three hours should give you enough time to see your favorite animals.

Originally named the "Milwaukee County Zoo Scenic Railway & Transportation Co." the 1.25 mile route takes visitors across three bridges and past many animal buildings and exhibits.

No. The Milwaukee County Zoo does not allow the open or concealed carry of any weapons in any Zoo building or during any posted special event on Zoo grounds.

MKE Co. Zoo ranked 10th best in country.

What day is the Zoo free in Milwaukee? ›

Free admission at Milwaukee County Zoo

6, Feb. 3, March 2, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec.

Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooters

Wheelchairs are available for $10/day plus tax. Mobility (ECV) scooters (maximum weight is 500 pounds) are available for $35/day plus tax (cashless transactions ONLY). For more details, click here.

The zoo is noted for the second birth of polar bears and siamangs in captivity and for their locally famous gorilla Samson, who lived from 1950 to 1981 and whose bones are now on display at the Milwaukee Public Museum. During World War II, a celebrity animal of the zoo was Gertie the Duck and her ducklings.

Milwaukee Public Museum - Free First Thursdays

Free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month!

Milwaukee County Zoo ranked 10th best in country -- and has one of the country's "weirdest" animals. MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Zoo has been named the 10th best zoo in the country, by website, Ranker.com.

Zoos breed their animals or acquire them from other zoos. Babies are great crowd-pleasers, but when the babies grow up, they don't attract the same number of people, so zoos often sell them off in order to make room for younger animals.