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The mission of the Zoological Society of Milwaukee is to conserve wildlife, educate people and support the Milwaukee County Zoo. See zoosociety.org.
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Our Zoo Pass membership includes free admission to the Milwaukee County Zoo year-round, as well as many other perks. Get free parking with the Zoo Pass Plus. The Zoological Society of Milwaukee was established in 1910 as an informal group of community leaders who bought animals and raised funds for the Zoo. Today it is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization with the mission to conserve wildlife and endangered species, educate people about the importance of wildlife and the environment, and support the Milwaukee County Zoo.

11/01/2026

You ott-er know! 🦦 We want to make sure you’re in the know about temporary entry changes at the Milwaukee County Zoo:

Monday, Nov. 2: Due to construction, the Zoo’s main entrance and main parking lot will be closed to all guests. Please use the 106th Street entrance and park in the West End parking lot to visit the Zoo (near the otters).

Tuesday, Nov. 3: The main entrance and parking lot will reopen to guests.

Thank you for your patience as construction continues!

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween everybody! On your next visit to the Zoo, can you visit all the animals that spell out Halloween? 🎃

Hippopotamus
Amur tiger
Lion
Lemur (red-ruffed)
Ostrich
Waterbuck
Eastern black rhinoceros
Elk
North American river otter

10/30/2026

Fun Fact Friday: Do you know what the word, "ungulate," means? Ungulates are four-footed mammals with toes modified into hooves — like giraffe, antelope, tapir, rhinos and hippos.

10/29/2026

Learn about our pet ofrenda: 🧡 This vibrant alter was created for, Día de los Mu***os, the Mexican tradition of honoring loved ones who have passed. Families create ofrendas with photos, favorite foods and keepsakes to welcome the spirits of those they miss.

📍 Milwaukee County Zoo, U.S. Bank Gathering Place

The Zoological Society of Milwaukee & Milwaukee County Zoo’s ofrenda honors pets of all kinds from the furry to the scaly 🐾 We’re grateful to our Zoo coalition staff and volunteers for sharing photos and to La Causa Charter School for helping bring this tribute to life. Stop by read the signs to learn more about the ofrenda, responsible pet ownership and Día de los Mu***os.

10/29/2026

Todays mood: They did it!! What an incredible team, Milwaukee Brewers 💙💛

10/28/2026

North American river otters are built for swimming with small ears and nostrils that can close underwater.

Let’s go Brewers! 💙💛⚾️ We’re ready to cheer on the Crew for Game 5 tonight

10/27/2026

The Milwaukee Brewers may be swinging for the fences, but Wisconsin’s bats are making their own moves after dark! 🦇 Happy Bat Week (Oct 24-31)

Wisconsin is home to eight native bat species, including the little brown bat. Sadly, little brown bats face a serious threat from white-nose syndrome, a disease that has caused devastating population declines.

💙 For just $25, you can Sponsor a Little Brown Bat through the Zoological Society of Milwaukee’s Sponsor an Animal program! This digital-only package includes a colorful fact sheet, a personalized certificate, a subscription to our publications and more.

🦇 Give a little love to bats this Bat Week! Learn more at ZooSociety.org/SponsorAnimal 💛

10/26/2026

LET’S GO, BREWERS! ⚾ Here are some blue and yellow animal vibes at the Milwaukee County Zoo for game day pride 💛💙

10/25/2026

⚾As the Brewers were swinging their wood bats at the stadium last night, if you stepped outside and looked up to the sky you might have seen even more bats above you! 🦇 One of eight bat species native to Wisconsin, the little brown bat is an incredible flyer and helps keep insect populations low by eating hundreds of insects in a single night

💙 For just $25, you can Sponsor a Little Brown Bat through the Society's Sponsor an Animal program with a digital-only package. Includes colorful fact sheet, personal certificate, a subscription to our publications and more 💛🦇 ZooSociety.org/SponsorAnimal 🦇

10/24/2026

🎃 These pumpkins are WILD! Today is your last day to experience Boo at the Zoo, presented by Prairie Farms Dairy! Take advantage of the Milwaukee County Zoo's new extended hours and enjoy a full day of Halloween fun from 9:30 a.m.–9 p.m. Get your tickets: https://milwaukeezoo.org/visit/upcoming-events/boo-at-the-zoo/

Address

10005 W Bluemound Road
Milwaukee, WI
53226

Telephone

+14142582333

Website

http://www.zoosociety.org/

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