The Milwaukee County ZooDescriptionRecognized as one of the country’s best zoological parks, the Milwaukee County Zoo is a resource to educate, entertain and inspire.
The wildness started in 1892 when the Milwaukee County Zoo was a simple miniature mammal and bird display in Milwaukee's downtown Washington Park. Soon the Zoo expanded to 23 acres and had acquired a roaring 800 animals. Later the Zoo became an entity of the Milwaukee County Park Commission. The arrangement gave the Zoo all the resources it needed to grow and prosper. The chance to grow surfaced when the Zoo moved to its present location on 200 acres of beautiful parkland where currently over 350 species of animals are on exhibit.
The first decade at the Zoo's new location saw several developments: the Primate Building, Monkey Island and Winter Quarters construction. Grizzly, Polar and Brown Bear dens were completed, as were the Feline, Pachyderm, Giraffe, Bird, Small Mammals, Aquarium/Reptile, and Australian Buildings. The Zoo always continued to grow: the Children's Zoo, Train Shed, and Zoo Hospital were constructed. The Dall Sheep Exhibit, the Gift Shop and Zoo Pride were established.
Nowadays the Milwaukee County Zoo is among the top zoos in the USA. It is an accredited institution of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. In recent years, the Zoo has become involved in the propagation and conservation of endangered species. The Zoo is currently engaged in several significant breeding programs, including Humboldt penguins and Trumpeter swans. In 2003, the Zoo was proud to announce the birth of another bonobo, bringing our total group number to 18 for this highly endangered species of great ape. This birth is a sign of the Zoo's commitment to conservational programs like the Species Survival Plan in which the Zoo participates.
Getting thereFrom Chicago:
Take I-94 North to I-94 West toward Madison. Get off at the Hwy. 100 North exit (number 304B). Take a right at the first stop light, which is Bluemound Road. Stay in the right lane. The Zoo entrance is about eight blocks down on the right hand side of the street.
From the North using Highway 45:
Take 45 South and turn off at I-94 West towards Madison. Get off at the Hwy. 100 North exit (number 304B). Take a right at the first stop light, which is Bluemound Road. Stay in the right lane. The Zoo entrance is about eight blocks down on the right hand side of the street.
From the South using Highway 45:
Take 45 North and turn off at I-94 West towards Madison. Get off at the Hwy. 100 North exit (number 304B). Take a right at the first stop light, which is Bluemound Road. Stay in the right lane. The Zoo entrance is about eight blocks down on the right hand side of the street.
Or, take 45 North and exit at Bluemound Road (number 39). Go to the first set of stoplights and turn right. The Zoo is about two blocks down on the left side of the street.
From Madison:
Take I-94 East from Madison. Get off at the Hwy. 100 North exit (number 304B) and turn left. Get into the right lane and take a right on to Bluemound Road. Stay in the right lane. The Zoo entrance is about eight blocks down on the right hand side of the street.
From I-43 up North (Sheboygan area):
Take I-43 South and turn off at I-94 West towards Madison. Get off at the Hwy. 100 North exit (number 304B). Take a right at the first stop light, which is Bluemound Road. Stay in the right lane. The Zoo entrance is about eight blocks down on the right hand side of the street.
Entrance FeeJanuary - March 31, 2005
Adult: $8.25
Junior (3 to 12): $5.25
Child (2 and under): FREE
Senior Citizens (60 and over): $6.75
April 1 - October 31, 2005
Adult: $9.75
Junior (3 to 12): $6.75
Child (2 and under): FREE
Senior Citizens (60 and over): $8.75
November 1 - December 31, 2005
Adult: $8.25
Junior (3 to 12): $5.25
Child (2 and under): FREE
Senior Citizens (60 and over): $6.75
Operating HoursJanuary 1 - April 30, 2005
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
May 1 - September 30, 2005
Mondays-Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sundays and holidays: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
October 1, 2005 - April 30, 2006
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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