HOURS

Please Note: Admission/Entrance Gates Close 45 Minutes Prior to the Official Zoo Closing Time.

  • January 1 - April 30, 2008
    9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • May 1 - September 30, 2008
    Mondays-Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
     Sundays and holidays: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • October 1, 2008 - April 30, 2009
    9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    Note: Animal buildings close 15 minutes prior to Zoo closing time.

FEES

Admission:

  • January - March 31, 2008
    Adult: $9.75
    Junior (3 to 12): $6.75
    Child (2 and under): FREE
    Senior Citizens (60 and over): $8.25

  • April 1 - October 31, 2008
    Adult: $11.25
    Junior (3 to 12): $8.25
    Child (2 and under): FREE
    Senior Citizens (60 and over): $10.25

  • November 1 - December 31, 2008
    Adult: $9.75
    Junior (3 to 12): $6.75
    Child (2 and under): FREE
    Senior Citizens (60 and over): $8.25

    Milwaukee County residents with I.D. receive $1.75 off regular Zoo admission everyday. Every Wednesday, Milwaukee County residents with I.D. are admitted at a reduced rate of $6.00 for adults and $3.50 for children. Group rates available.

2008 Family Free Days sponsored by North Shore Bank and Fox 6:
• January 5
• February 2
• March 1
• April 5

Additional Family Free Days sponsored by North Shore Bank:
• November 1
• December 6


ALL VISITORS RECEIVE FREE ZOO ADMISSION; THE PARKING FEE REMAINS IN EFFECT.

Special Holiday Admission
Milwaukee County residents with I.D. receive free Zoo admission on the following days:
• Thanksgiving Day*
• Christmas Day*
• New Year's Day

*The Zoo is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Christmas Day.

Parking
Passenger cars: $10
Buses: $14

Stroller Rentals
Adult, junior, and specialty strollers are available.
Junior, single stroller: $6.00
Double, adult, and specialty strollers: $9.00*
Standard Wheelchair:  $8.00
Motorized Cart:  $22.00
Unfortunately, these services cannot be rented in advance.
*Deposit required

Oceans of Fun Seal/Sea Lion Show sponsored by MillerCoors
Year-round shows (weather permitting)
Admission: $2.00

Safari Train sponsored by North Shore Bank
Runs daily, mid-April to mid-October (weather permitting)
Adult: $2.50
Junior (12 and under): $1.50

Zoomobile sponsored by National City
Runs daily, May 1 to September 30 (weather permitting)
Adult: $1.50
Child: $1.00

Carousel sponsored by Penzeys Spices
Runs daily, May 1 to September 30 (weather permitting)
Admission: $2.00

Sky Safari sponsored by Kalahari Waterpark Resort
Runs daily, mid-April to mid-October / weather permitting
Adults and Children $3.00

Animal Rides
Camel or Pony
Runs daily, mid-April to mid-October / weather permitting
Adults and Children $4.00

The Milwaukee County Zoo hosts over 20 special events, including celebrations at Easter, Halloween and the holiday season. The highlight of the year is the finest food festival in Wisconsin: The Journal Sentinel's a la Carte. This feast with the beasts is held in August each year.