Events

Have an “ice” day learning about penguins’ annual migration and other fascinating facts.

Join us for opening day activities, filled with fun as HUGE as the elephants!

Take the whole family on this after-hours, fun- and fact-filled “safari” across the Zoo, featuring dinner and ice cream bar, zookeeper visits, and a kid-friendly, sing- and dance-along party.

All moms receive FREE admission on their special day; parking & concession fees still apply. Join activities for “M.O.M” (Missing Orangutan Mothers), highlighting this captivating species.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. on May 13 for Zoo Pass members before it's available to the general public. General public online registration starts at 8 a.m. on May 14.

Party like a wild animal with interactive and eco-friendly activities all focusing on conservation.

By Invitation Only.
Be the first to see the Milwaukee County Zoo's special exhibit, Brick Dinos, sponsored by Sendik’s Food Markets, before it opens to the general public!

($3 per person)
Meet dinosaurs from the air, sea and land, each one masterfully built using LEGO® bricks. Become a paleontologist and uncover dino-sized secrets from millions of years ago.

Join the Three Harbors Council of the Boy Scouts of America as they share their Scouting skills through demonstrations and activities.

5-9 p.m.

Celebrate dad’s special day at the Zoo! All dads receive free admission on their special day; parking & concession fees still apply.

Call Special Events to reserve your table today: 414-258-2333.

(6 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
Wild nights featuring movies, music and Zoo animals are a great way to experience the Zoo in a unique way! Reduced admission rates apply.

Join us for the Zoo’s salute to our armed forces! To honor and thank those who serve our country, admission and parking are free June 30 for military service members, veterans and their families. Limit: 10 tickets per family.

5-9 p.m.

Pitch your tent and camp overnight at the Zoo at this Zoological Society fundraiser that includes dinner, kids’ activities, s’mores and breakfast.

Join Ruth and Brittany in their new home at Adventure Africa to learn about conservation efforts for the world’s largest mammal with fun interactive activities!

“Feast with the Beasts” during the Zoo’s annual a la Carte. Satisfy your cravings with food from favorite local eateries, as you let the music of local and national bands take you away!

Celebrate good times at the Zoo! All guests 55+ enjoy a FREE day at the Zoo to create new memories and take part in engaging activities. Regular parking & concession fees apply.

Enjoy family fun down on the farm showcasing our state’s rich farming history.

Zip through the Zoo on your bicycle or pedal beyond the Zoo grounds on this bike ride with four route options.

6 p.m.

Round up your friends for this beer-tasting fundraiser featuring samples of craft beers by Wisconsin brewers, specialty foods, and opportunities to talk with beer experts.

Enjoy special FREE days with friends and family in 2019! Parking & concession fees apply.

(6 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
Boo! Enjoy a ghoulish Zoo visit this Halloween season. Take a ride on the “Raven’s Rail” train and check out hundreds of carved, glowing pumpkins! (Advanced registration required.)

October 25 (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
October 26 (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
Not-so-spooky times await visitors at the Zoo! Kids will love the thrilling boos and costume parade in this trick-or-treat haven.

Enjoy special FREE days with friends and family in 2019! Parking & concession fees apply.

Enjoy special FREE days with friends and family in 2019! Parking & concession fees apply.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Enjoy the holiday cheer and spend time having breakfast or lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Claus! Breakfast and lunch served both days; advanced reservations required.