Zoo Rates & Hours
Hours
| May 1 - September 30 | |
| Monday - Saturday: | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sundays & Holidays: | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| October 1 - April 30 | |
| Daily | 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
The Small Mammals Building opens at 10:00 a.m. every day.
All animal buildings close 15 minutes prior to Zoo closing time.
The Zoo's admission gates close about 45 minutes prior to the posted Zoo closing
hours.
Milwaukee County Zoo Admission Fees
| April 1 - October 31 | |
| Adult: | $11.25 |
| Junior (3-12 yr.): | $8.25 |
| Child (2 and under): | Free |
| Senior Citizens (60 and over): | $10.25 |
| November 1 - March 31 | |
| Adult: | $9.75 |
| Junior (3-12 yr.): | $6.75 |
| Child (2 and under): | Free |
| Senior Citizens (60 and over): | $8.25 |
* Milwaukee County residents with ID receive $1.75 off full-price paid admission except on Wednesdays. On Wednesdays, Milwaukee County residents with ID are admitted at a reduced rate of $6.00 for adults and $3.50 per child (3-12).
Parking
| Passenger Cars: | $10 |
| Buses: | $14 |
Note: You can join or renew an expired Zoo Pass at the Zoo's gates. Please stop in the Zoological Society office after paying to activate your Zoo Pass in our computer system. You may also join or renew online and within minutes receive a temporary Zoo Pass via e-mail that you may use the same day for admission.