Milwaukee County Zoo
A large zoo covering about 77 hectares, known for its open, barrier-free exhibits and its gorilla and polar bear habitats.
The Milwaukee County Zoo is home to about 2,000 animals. It was an early adopter of the “predator and prey” mixed-exhibit style, using moats instead of fences, so visitors can see lions and zebras across the moat from each other. The newly built elephant and African area, the primate house and the polar bear house are popular, and the zoo offers a miniature train and sea lion shows. Admission is about $20, and parking costs extra. The zoo is about 10 km from downtown, so you will need to drive or take the bus.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 09:30–16:30 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- American Family Field
- Miller Brewery Tour (Miller Valley)
- Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes)
- Boerner Botanical Gardens
- Pabst Mansion
- Pabst Brewery Complex
- Milwaukee Public Museum
- Fiserv Forum & Deer District