Reviews of Milwaukee County Zoo (Zoo)

Milita Savelskaite

Wait time

Tyler Banach

They didn't have many animals out, and half of the places to enter had been closed. It's not the same as I remember thats for sure. But all in all we had a good time.

Gavin “G3N3SISARC” Johnson

Parking fee $15,and most of other attractions are chargeable.Zoo closes at 5pm, comparing other City zoos I think this could have been better in terms of value for money.

Eric Arway

Good price but there were a lot of closed or empty animal exhibits outside. However, we loved the indoor exhibits with the fish and reptiles! The lions and the tiger exhibits were awesome too. They were active and made for great entertainment. Definitely worth going to because you can see the animals up close.

DéRonté Polite

Such a fun zoo! It's has a ton of neat animals to see. We only had a couple of hours to spend here, and I wish we could have spent longer! Definitely stop by here if you are in the area.

Steven Thayer

Always will be a favorite place to stop when in Milwaukee. Field trips as a kid were some of the best memories. All staff are super friendly and answer questions about the animal's or park.

Anthony Bohn

Been going for years and love. Just seems less animals and dirty. For example glass on exhibits could be cleaned . I realize inside part is harder but it is possible. Would really spark it up. Starting to show age. But always find something to love.

Natalia Rasavong

Price for adult entry

ilena caban

Definitely one of the better zoos that I've been to. I have a pass, which makes it incredibly affordable for my family of 4 to go throughout the year. Free ride tickets when you have a pass as well. Worth every penny!!!

Brianna P

Price for adult entry

Tim Cigelske

No

Jessica

Love the Zoo. My daughter has a seasonal pass with her 4 yr old. They attend craft classes and learn about about the animals.

Kacey Kaderly

Pretty cool zoo nice sized and pretty clean as well! Cool little zip line rope course for the kids

Tyler Hamelink

Price for adult entry

Debra Wiedemann

Wait time

Kyle “Kyle” M

Very cool exhibits, very informative and a really good time!

Meridith Malone

Weekday

Robert Du Charme

Wait time

1StopMom

I had a wonderful time going through the different animal exhibits. It wasn't too crowded and paying for tickets and parking was easy. I enjoyed riding the ski lift, seeing the zoo from above. It was also fun seeing the different Halloween decorations throughout the zoo. I also got to feed the penguins and the zoo keeper was very nice and knowledgeable. I spent over 5 hours at the zoo!

Jonathan Branski

I'm always depressed when visiting the Milwaukee Zoo. Most of the enclosures are way too small. I've never understood why anyone likes it. The elephants always make me cry.

Mary jane Bellehumeur

No wait

Heather Rohde

Great experience! Took our infant daughter, plenty of space for social distancing and stroller access. Had a good time in the carousel, looking forward to the train being open. Baby changing stations available as well.

Tish Morris

Yes

Emily Pauly Neuens

Price for adult entry

Selea Kerr

Visited on

Shelly Tuebs

No wait

Ahmar Beg

Price for adult entry

Kathleen Eddy

No wait

Jennifer Hagen

we had a great experience with our family visiting this zoo. It’s like the zoo in a forest all around green, beautiful nature. It wasn’t crowded and kids could enjoy the scenes of animals. I like the conditions they keep in animals. Absolutely wonderful place for families with kids

Heather Teske

Alot of exhibits closed,food place closed,were a mask indoors ,72.00 dollars to get in ! Really 3 adults and 1 child.

Marco Rainaldi

Not sure

Rich

Edit: it's a bummer they stopped enforcing the mask requirement for buildings. Not sure if this is lack of staff or a policy change, but given how tight those spaces get, it makes it unsafe to see the indoor exhibits. A number of exhibits have gotten old, but the new ones they've been building are all wonderful. You can easily spend a whole day here and not run out of stuff to do and see. The staff / volunteers are all really helpful.

Teresa Young

$16–20

Sarah Glisson

It has been a few years since I have been here. Because of covid restrictions some areas were off limits. It also rained. I misseda few of my favorites. Hippo haven and otter passage were new for me and I loved both. Also on special exhibit were animal super powers. Animals created out of Legos. The creator is an absolute genius. It was well worth the extra to see.

MHStephanie

Reservation recommended

Nicole Higgins

$21–30

Cory Peters

Very affordable, clean and easy to access! Food was good and priced just right. I have been to different zoos that charge way too much for what they call food. The park was nicely decorated for fall and Halloween. The perfect scary for kids. Also a huge shout out for the breast feeding stations placed throughout the zoo!. If I remember correctly there are three around the zoo. The stations have a small table that you can pop up and place your breastpump if you should need to also pump, which means yes they do have an outlet inside of them! Stroller rentals available. Handicap accessible at animal houses.

sheridan shauntee

Each zoo has its own beauty. That's why I could not compare it with any other. I enjoyed seeing the beautiful African tiger, elephants, giraffes, and the sleeping red panda.

Lindsay Alberte

Price for adult entry

Denice Korean

Yes

Toosassee4u

Was a beautiful day! Zoo was clean & easy to navigate. Staff we encountered was friendly!

Joseph Ohl

No wait

Joshua DeCrane

Very nice place there are alot of animals , I have enjoyed it .

Anna Clute

The Zoo was excellent with a wide variety of animal exhibits. Was appreciative of the large areas set up for large animals. My favorite exhibits were the aquariums and aviary. Excellent place to bring children.

Pawel Skrzyniarz

My favorite zoo. Been going here for 35 years. For the past 12 years now, I buy a family pass and bring my son here. It's great just for exercise and in all weather conditions. The new elephant exhibit looks great! Hopefully the Hippo remodel won't be such a flop like the last renovation. Been a while for the big cats remodel but it's still worth mentioning. I do miss the kangaroos. And the reptiles and fish could use some updates. I'd like to see that little electronic game/map I think in the fish building working. It's been about 15 years+. Picture taking is always fun and challenging. Still a few animals I haven't gotten a good photo of all these years...

Aaron Zimmel

Public holiday

Rob Micklinghoff

Had a great time chaperoning my daughter's 2nd grade field trip here.

Cindy Danzell

Reservation recommended

Rachel Storlie

Wait time

Sarah Heying

The reptile house is how I judge a zoo and I was very happy. They have a horned viper which is my favorite snake. Lots of activities at the zoo, probably one of the best zoos I've seen for diversity of activities, particularly the sky obstacle course. I've seen train rides at zoos before but this one was very well priced comparatively. Overall, one of the best zoos I've ever visited. That said, they are losing a lot of money having all the food places and stands closed. Only one place to get food was at the entrance of the zoo. So take your own in a cooler. The picture of the Fennec Fox was taken without flash.

RyAnn L

Reservation recommended

Linda The Industrious Homemaker

Visited on

Michelle Hess

No wait

Gabriel Basler

They should keep their hours how they used too. Even with some things closed, we didn't have time to ride the train cause the lines were so long. But I love this zoo!! They have the dinosaur exhibit right now.

Chris Lee Aries

Yes

Vanessa Ralph

Wait time

Shannon Clark

Not very exciting! During our two-day visit to the State of Wisconsin, we began our first day visiting the Milwaukee zoo. I'm gonna rate this zoo with 3-stars. And the reason why I don't find this zoo happening has some reasoning. Previously I had been to zoos in multiple states so comparatively Milwaukee zoo offers limited possibilities. Currently, they are open only at about 50% capacity meaning some enclosures are still not open to the public, so considering only the open enclosures, I can say that the zoo is good only for one time visit, at least with what the zoo is offering at present. The aviary was incredibly small, with just a few birds to attend to. I was expecting an aviary with bird feeding options, more time with the birds. Although there was a safari ride, we couldn't avail of it for we arrived here very late. The zoo was open only until 4 pm & we arrived pretty late here so we only had a couple of hours to cover most of the exhibits. Towards the end of the day, there was a huge waiting line at the souvenir store. I’d suggest coming here on time unlike us, so you don't have to rush to cover all sections of the zoo. On that day, the weather wasn't in our favor either. It was freezing for late springtime. Food options were scarce! Somewhere in the middle of the day, we found a few cafes that too with limited resources. The drive to the zoo isn't greatly panoramic. So overall, a 3-star rating for the zoo & its exhibits. #RoadTrip #Wisconsin

Elicia Garcia-Liebe

No wait

Kim Novak

it's a great place to visit over weekend...Toy train, air trolley, pony ride are the key activity highlights but the main attraction is obviously the large collection of fauna (fishes, reptiles, birds, small mammals, big cats etc.

Hughmongous 20

Weekday

Jessica Calderon-Rico

It's awesome!! There are a lotta animals, they're all happy and enjoying as much as us. I love the way the zoo is maintained. The animals are all well fed and looked after very well. Loved the gift shop as well, cute stuff at reasonable prices. The food joint was also good. I'd say, it's totally worth it!!

Madie Ashleigh

Reservation recommended

Dave Cameron

Up to 10 min

Amy Bader

Yes

Becky Estrada

Best zoo in Wisconsin! Almost all of the animals were outside. Super fun!!!

Suman Singh

Nice visit, parking costs and there is not enough. The Zoo is layed out well. And lots to see. Well worth the visit. Zoo food is like stadium food...no healthy choices.But still the Zoo is Fun!

Magdalena Stepek

No wait

Jon Rodriguez

First time here, zoo was nice and most of the animals were available to be seen. They are asking you wear masks inside buildings, my issue is the building feel like they are 100°. Food was open, traffic to get in the zoo was a nightmare, over all we had a good time.

Paula Sinn-Penfold

Yes

SSP

No wait

James Heck

Fun, fun, fun. Love the zoo. Masks worn inside buildings, which is fine (great, really). Felt almost normal...like pre-Covid. Great day. Free snow cones and cotton candy. Idk why, but that was bonus.

Reema Gandhi

Visited on

Amy Daly

$11–15

Scott Hall

No wait

Patrick Griffin

We always have a great time here. My family has been zoo members for 2 years and we love all the perks that come with that. Parking lot and zoo are both clean and safe. I wish there were more food options but with COVID-19 restrictions, it is understandable why things are the way they are currently.

Shayla Parker

Up to 10 min

Kevin Stafford

Price for adult entry

Benjy Miller

What a great zoo! Surprised me on how well kept the zoo was, they take great care to make the animal habitats spacious and clean. The size of the zoo is not overwhelming, a good walk for a day trip with kids. The zoo is very family friendly, multiple nursing facilities for new moms, restrooms located around every corner, multiple restaurants, what else can I say.... One of the best zoos I’ve been to recently!

Caitlin Haycock

Yes

Abby Radliff

Reservation recommended

D Hud

A very nice and well kept zoo! Would highly recommend if you have kids! Would recommend doing the animal encounters!

Jamie F

Reservation recommended

I Love Homemaking

Weekday

Andrew KPro

Keep in mind we went at night, so the price here reflects that. It was also an adults-only night. There were "beer gardens" all over the place. But hey, when you want an extra quiet adults-only date night, the extra price is worth it. Was seeing the Wild Lights walkthrough, and it was worth the price. Just a word of advice, though. Bring extra cash if coming with little ones. During this event, the train and carousel are lit up brighter than the Christmas trees. And you are going to want to see what is hidden, I think on that train ride. I've added it to my list of things to do next year. Keep in mind once you are in you leave when you want to. Walk the lit paths as much as you want. Want to look @ something more closely? Come back later when less crowded. Take your time to enjoy the sights it's well worth your time

Tim

I've never come to the zoo during winter before, I highly recommend it. I went later in the afternoon through closing time and we were able to see many animals interacting with the zoo keepers for feeding time. We were able to watch the penguins line up and eat fish one at a time. They mostly waited patiently and took turns, it was really special to watch. The Giraffes were inside and very curious, one poked his head out to say hi. My daughter enjoyed the relatively empty trip, no crowds with a lot of animal activity going on. You should consider a quintet trip if you have never taken one!

Cody Toliver

Wait time

Jackie M

Visited on

Juan Tamparillas

My visit on 7/19/21 was a rather large disappointment. There was a small handful of outdoor exhibits that had animals in them. The indoor ones (small mammals & lions) were also disappointing as well. Would have been less stars, but I wanted to at least give some credit to the few guides and helpers that were friendly.

Susana Luna

I love our zoo .always updating for the best! New hippo area is amazing. Great to see all the lux stuff for out hippos like auto warm up showers for them..heated! Love that! Have taken kiddos now on to grandkids..a must do at least once in summer.pass is best if multiple times.

Rahwa Araya

Weekday

Doe 82

Yes

Soleil

Weekend

Bridget Magnusson

So many animals and things to do. Plenty of options for food and drinks. Kids loved the little wax figures of the animals you could get as well. Will be back ????

Dallace-Nikhol Degregorio

Not sure

Kraig

Reservation recommended

Laura Baumgras-Pearce

Truly a wonderful visit with the animals. There are outside and inside exhibits, which allow to be socially distant and safe. Great way to celebrate a birthday as well! Consider getting a membership since it’ll pay for itself after a couple visits and helps support the organization. We have particularly enjoyed it while visiting in the winter months as to combat cabin fever.

Russ Gust

Weekday

Clay W

Price for adult entry

Cindy Bartelt

Beautiful zoo. Was pleasantly surprised. Took the trip from DeKalbish area. Staff were present. Zookeeper were present, willing to talk about the animals.

Rachel Stepp

Not sure

Mike Norris (Betapixels)

Visited on

J. Uzziah Hammond

10–30 min

Erin Clark

Visited on

Laura Lipsey

Wait time

Christa Rucker

Wait time

Joseph Vosevich

It is a great place to learn about animals. It is a family event. We love having a picnic. Birds of pray is a great way to learn about birds.

M P (Mark P)

Price for adult entry

Russell Sprunger

Free

Tamara Myers

The Milwaukee Zoo is a very good place to spend about 4 hours. Going in August, it was really nice that a good majority of the zoo is shaded. In fact, the entire north section is like being in a forest. You get really close to the animals here. There's quite a variety ranging from penguins and seals to a wide swath of primates to various fish and reptiles and a whole host of large mammals (bears, cats, ungulates, giraffes). There's even a sizable farm area where you can feed goats. Some unusual things: - They have a ropes course near the main entrance - There's a short zip line as well - Some of the exhibits have multiple types of animals (generally African) - There are multi-level exhibits. The lions are behind the kudus and in an exhibit about 8-10 feet higher - You can feed giraffes for $5 - We saw cow milking - There's a sky lift which takes you over a central part of the zoo - There's a lot of space between exhibits in the north section - makes it feel remote Only real downside is things are expensive - and it would be a stretch to spend a whole day here.

Awilda Almestica Rosario Nmn (Awi)

Went on a Saturday. Super crowded, lots of kids and strollers but that can be expected on a weekend. Very clean zoo. Prices I would say were reasonable. 16$ per person and 15 for parking. It was really hot and sunny. I regret not wearing a hat.

Justine Paradiso

No

Maria Rodriguez

Definitely a great place to visit if you're visiting Milwaukee I came during winter so a lot of the animals where in hibernation and sadly a few of them died not long ago (old age thankfully) and areas where closed for the season so I'm guessing I missed a few more animals but the ones available where Great ????still a great place to visit, price is just ok around 15 ish dollars per person kids pay slightly less and you have to pay parking not so good IMO probably the first place i had to pay for parking.

Vinay Kumar

Everything a zoo should be!! Check the website for parking, admission and hours. Milwaukee county residents get free days so look for those too. I always enjoy walking through the zoo. The flowers and plants are lovely. There are many shady places to sit and rest. But wear comfortable shoes because it is a large zoo. There are playgrounds and children’s play areas. You can see so many kinds of animals here! My favorites are the flamingoes, the large cats, the giraffes, and the birds. The reptiles and fish are great as well. You can ride the train, ride a carousel, and see animals being fed. It’s a great place to reconnect with nature.

Lakshmi Menon

We liked the zoo a lot. We didn't get to see everything because we had to start heading home but it was so nice! Very big. Do wish their gifts hops had a little bit more. I would of loved to get a pin but there wasn't any. Just kind of limited in that area.

Ольга Демидова

Visited on

Tracy Crubel

Weekend

Monica Amborn

Weekend

Faraday Sage (Faraday)

Love this zoo. Love all the animals. Staff really cares about animals and zoo. We have the membership. Nice to go each weekend even if it's just for an hour to walk outside during the warm months especially. Doing a really good job with health and safety. So happy to see the animals we haven't seen in such a long time.

Kent Andrew Fisher

Weekend

SS Devulapalli

Not the biggest zoo but it was a good price and surprisingly clean compared to other zoo's we have been to. Family had a good time.

Rebecca Hill

Nice zoo, plenty of things to see, clean and well organized. We went on a Monday, it was not very busy, nice not to have to deal with crowds. Maybe because of this or maybe covid, but some of the eateries were closed, and sea lion shows were not offered.

Carol Barg

Always love a great zoo. But we were there for the light display. Absolutely wonderful. We even road the train.

Jeff Cavanaugh

We loved this Zoo! We we’re only in town for a few days and this was the highlight of the trip. It was so clean there are a lot of animals and the playground is awesome. 100% recommend.

Kyle Wilson

Free

Nathan Flaminio

Took some friends who were visiting town & it was my first visit too. We had a great day! Very clean, well maintained exhibits, walkways & buildings. Some food carts, restaurants and gift shops are currently closed due to COVID regulations, but that was to be expected & is noted on their website. There's a lot to see here and the staff was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. They offer in-county discounts for local visitors & tickets and parking were reasonable cost.

Susan X

$11–15

Krista Hickman

Price for adult entry

JJ Troia

$16–20

Ciandria Francis

Great place to spend a Saturday with the family. Grounds kept nice and clean. Great assortment of all types of animals to satisfy the interest of the young just as well as the old. Lots of internal shelters to keep you and some of the other animals out of inclement weather. Nice gift shop and restaurant to round out the experience. If you find this review helpful or enjoyed the photos a "like" of this review would be greatly appreciated. Enjoy!

Jamie Heieren

No wait

Michael Rycroft

Saw some pretty cool stuff ???????????????????????????????? So loved the Lego exhibition

roman c

Wait time

Jessica Shrader

Visited on

VL Rydberg

We were in awe, we laughed, we saw new (to us) and exciting creatures. A beautiful day, a beautiful place. A world-class zoo! The Halloween displays were great, funny too.

Jackie Simpson

We all had an absolute amazing time. Seeing the hippo, and all the animals, I haven't been in awhile, they have added a lot more attractions. My grandson really enjoyed the Zip Line.. the face painting was absolutely beautiful on my granddaughter, I was very impressed with it.

Danielle Sparks

$16–20

Jim Davidson

Up to 10 min

Sydney Ramirez

$21–30

Michael Gordon

Yes

Michelle Potter

Nice zoo and was able to see alot animals. They have many attractions inside the zoo now like the train ride ($5/pp) with a guide and you get to go around the entire zoo and see animals and hear some background stories. They have a lift that takes you up high ($3/pp) to see the animals from the top, it was nice but since I'm not a big fan of heights, a little scary for me, my 8 year old loved it a lot. They also have a rope course and zip lining ($27/pp). The zip line is very short though, maybe 5 to 7 seconds only. The entrance fee for not a Milwaukee resident is $16.75 and child is $14.75 plus parking is $15. Overall it was a nice way to spend the day and see some animals.

Filiz Mckenzie

Best zoo in Wisconsin! I’d plan about 2-3 hours for the trip. Lots of exhibits to look at. Train & carousel. Will recommend bringing spare change for the goat exhibit

Austin Winkler

Yes

Travis S. (Travisimo)

What a great Zoo, they had lots of baby animals by far the cutest was the monkey family

Jeni Clark

Wait time

Strawberry Fields

$16–20

Stan Yordy

Get the Zoo Pass. Seriously. If you plan on visiting a few times during the year, it pays for itself and then some. One of the top zoos in the country, it offers plenty of open air exhibits and educational entertainment.

Erik

Weekend

Brian Mayeshiba

Weekday

Lloyd Ninham

Wait time

Benjamin Rattle

Reservation recommended

Josh Riedy

Fun for all ages The zoo is huge has lots of things to do and see kids are gonna love it even you as an adult I enjoy the sea lion show which is which is $5 a person it is fun and very worth it little kids will enjoy it They will also enjoy the train ride that's about $3 a person Animals are active So if you want to see the hose when one day you better have your good walking shoes on I recommend bringing a wagon or a stroller if you have little ones You don't have to wear a mask when you're outside only if you go to the inside buildings then you could take that off

Sunnee Ashby

Reservation recommended

Dani Dias

Wait time

David V

Wild Lights was great. The kids loved it.

Kaitlyn Zwicke

Price for adult entry

Jay Ratkowski

Weekend

Traci Lynn

Visited on

Amanda Polzin

Wait time

Bad Betsy

Had a great experience, many different animals and things to see. Even saw one of the elephants with her trainer doing walks and stretching. Train and carousel were a great perk. Watch out for peacocks, they wander every where. So fun!

Sara Lee (mxsaralee)

Had a great time with my family... although it seems they have less animals than they used to. Not very busy... so good day to go!

Brenda Broughman

Visited on

Elliot Ernst

Haven't been here since mid 90s in middle school. Was kinda disappointed in what was available to see, most of the food stands around the grounds were not open,, and not happy to be forced to wear a mask inside the exhibit buildings.

Tyler Johnson

No

J Hasker

On our 2 day trip we decided to stop at the zoo even though it was a bit chilly. We still enjoyed ourselves. A smaller zoo, reminds me of Lincoln Park zoo. Not a ton of animals but the ones they had were active for the most part. Required masks for indoors although. Any people took it upon themselves to ignore this rule. Most food stands were closed. I did love the fact that you could pay for the parking $15 and the entry to the zoo 16.75per adult at the same time before entering the parking lot. More places should do this. Overall a good zoo and we got a nice workout walking around.

Meow Mama

Nice little zoo. No food available except popcorn and ice-cream. Not crowded during our visit. Masks required indoors and occupancy limits for each building, although most people ignored the occupancy limits. Most did wear masks indoors, though. Clean grounds and restrooms.

Tanya Arentsen

Visited on

Jacob Cooper

Visited on

SumRose79

Wait time

Richard Olson

Weather was nice for gazing at all of the wonderful animal displays! Not to mention the Dole Whip, which was delicious and refreshing!

MICHAEL HOLCOMB

$16–20

Alicia Moore

Wait time

Lisa Monson

$11–15

Brandon Prusow

Drove school students down to the zoo. As a bus driver, entrance was free. Very colorful autumn day.

Matthew Dufek

Price for adult entry

Jenna P

$11–15

Alexjandra Zayas

This zoo is huge compared to what I’m used to back home! It was super fun and nice and easy to get around without getting too crowded with anyone during these uncertain covid times. The zoo also has taken many covid precautions and even have occupancy counters for indoor exhibits. Would definitely visit again!

Brittany Hansen

Wait time

Jenn Much

We had a lot of fun seeing the animals. We were lucky enough to catch feeding time for seals and grooming for the elephants. It was a bit frustrating when we tried to leave the west gate and it was closed, but it worked out.

AnB Hoffman

Visited on

Trappy Meals

$16–20

nicole simonson

Visited on

Mark D

Reservation recommended

Jason Kleinschmidt

Price for adult entry

S Aaron

Free

Scott Hollowell

Every animal was out and about made a whole day of it. prices were great for the amount of exotic and cool animals that were on display the fresh water coy in the pond and geese to feed, otters, bears, seals and penguins were my favorite. The exotic birds were very impressive as well. Very much a lovely time and everything is easily accessible and clearly guided. Loved this place will be coming back!

Jordan Foley (Entevily)

Free

Colleen O'Malley-Campbell

My wife's family lives in Milwaukee. We visited from Minnesota. The Zoo awesome! Our niece works for the Zoo, so we had own tour guide!

Soumya De

Weekday

Lindsay Sondelski

No wait

Laurie Markowski

Reservation recommended

genious00

Wait time

Vipin Joseph

Have had a zoo pass with parking for 10 years and never had a bad experience!! So worth it - especially with little kids. We learn something new every trip and the pass makes it easy to spend just a couple hours there. When my oldest was 2 we’d come just to ride the train when strapped for time ????. Our favorite exhibits are newish: the otters and the hippo. Don’t miss them!

Jay S

$11–15

Rob Wetzel

Reservation recommended

Kat

Yes

Chelsey Vetter

Weekend

Jennifer B.

Nice zoo, kids enjoyed a lot. Especially elephants.. Don’t miss the zip liners, skyride

Megan Essig

Reservation recommended

Jaylyn Knuckles

Weekday

Becky Greiber

Big zoo with animals to see and playground for kids to play on. Mix of animals inside and outside and can tell they are preparing for winter season.

Eryn Goriup

We love the Milwaukee Zoo and find the membership to be a great deal for anyone who is a frequent visitor. The recent updates such as hippo and otter area are fabulous. We are grateful for the zoo helping us create happy family memories. Thanks Milwaukee Zoo! ????????

La Ra

Reservation recommended

Bill Cleveland

Reservation recommended

Dylan Collier

Weekday

Casey McKenna

The zoo have done alot of renovations and some of the new exhibits are very nice . Seeing the hippos was a favorite of the grandkids.

Jolynn Tollefson

For the size of the city of Milwaukee, this is an incredible zoo! They've been expanding and making upgrades for the last several years and they've made what felt like a quaint little zoo into quite the attraction. You could spend the whole day here with a family. There's a wonderful family farm area that includes an ice cream shop, interactive areas for kids, and an area where you can walk around with goats and feed them (for a small price for the feed). The playground area is massive and includes attractions for kids of all ages. I've even seen many adults get a kick out of some of the playground equipment. The new otter exhibit is such an improvement on the old set up. Otters can now swim right in front of you with the only thing separating you being the glass. Kids really get a kick out of this. They have several giraffes and even offer opportunities to feed the giraffes up close and personal. As more and more upgrades are made, it's clear that the zoo is working to get people closer and more personal with the animals. Of course, you need to keep your distance from some of the animals. But the ones they can get you closer to, they're definitely working to make happen.

Buddy Moore

No wait

Jessica Young

Weekend

Joe Haggard

Always have fun going to the zoo! Extra special since Milwaukee is one of the only ones nearby with Elephants now! This one I've been attending since I was a kid. I miss the Dinosaur exhibit but there are still so many good animals! Especially the otters, giraffes and big cat house! Would highly reccomend a season pass if you live nearby. We go almost every Sunday now and it pays for itself quickly!

Jesse Sanchez

Reservation recommended

Ed Barboni

Price for adult entry

Michael Theiste

Yes

David Carlson

We went to see the Wild Lights exhibit and it was incredible! The lights were beautiful and it was so fun to get to walk through the zoo at night. Took us a bit over an hour to go through. Will definitely be going next year!!

LISA STEFFEN

Milwaukee Public Museum is a great place to visit if you live in Wisconsin no doubt! Largest in the state, and always upgrading. The elephants new exhibit looks amazing. If you do some research you can always find FREE days! We take advantage whenever possible.(still have to pay for parking!) Will be back soon

Kyle Fields

Good to know stuff: If you have any kind of food allergy I recommend bringing your own food. After we got there we found out that most of the restaurants were closed. It felt like a lot of the enclosures are closed or the animals were inside and you cannot see them. Most pop/water machines were not working or filled, hard to keep hydrated. Overall ok, I recommend the zoo if you do not want to spend all day at the zoo like you would in Brookfield zoo

Steven Rohland

No wait

Angel M Gordon

My daughters and I love coming here. Especially, on the really hot days. Not too many people there. We're originally from Arizona so the heat does not bother us. My two daughters love seeing the cats. The last couple times we went not many animals were out. Keep up the great work staff!

Laura Morris

Fun time, the line was long for parking and it was a big zoo so alot of walking but cool things to do all around it. Feeding the seal was definitely a new cool experience, there's a lot of people on the weekends so recommend going during the week so you don't have to deal with a lot of people around but definitely recommend to bring the kids to for a day.

Lullowen Stokes

Price for adult entry

Jenelle Scott

What a great place to take the whole family. The zoo has a lot to offer, it’s not overly big but covers most animals. As you can see in the photos, there are some amazing giraffes, hippos, penguins, bats, polar bears, monkeys, birds, and so much more. There are information plaques are very educational for everyone. Some zoos make them basic and dumbed down. The zoo closes at 4:30 so if you want to spend a day there, get there early. Enjoy yourself!

Aaron Weich

No wait

Robert Martin

Fall Boo at the Milwaukee Zoo located on Bluemound Road. Masks for ALL are required IN BUILDINGS ONLY. The zoo keeps everyone safe!! Its pretty scary ???? ???? at the zoo as its filled with ghost ???? , goblins ????and Pirates ☠ On weekends there's a drive-through trick or treat $50 per car for Zoo members. The Polar bear????‍❄️ has passed away ???? but there are new gorillas. Right now you can see them up close. Elephants are out and hauling tree braches around. The family farm is bustling with activities. Milking cows. Play ground is open in the family farm. Then those wacky otters with their new Home, Gift Shop restaurant and picnic area is so much fun. You can currently come out and feed a seal for $5 with a trainer. The hours are currently 9:00 am to 4:00pm. You always have a free Zoo day on the first weekend of every month but paking is 15.00 Everyday is different so it's a wounderful place to walk on a regular basis, plus the children's farm is a excellent place to wear out the kids so you can have a good afternoon nap! So get a membership!! Those who have mobility challenges "No worries " they have accessible personal transportation devices such as wheelchairs, wagons, motorized wheelchairs. Just make sure to bring your driver's license or ID to rent mobilized units for a fee and wheelchairs are free with your ID. Also if you forget to cart your buggy they have coaster wagons available . The bathrooms are easy in an easy out even for those in scooters. Don't worry if you're a new mom they have breastfeeding pods in numerous parts of the Zoo. Plus if you don't want to bothered packing a picnic there's lots of eating options at the zoo. Also a non driving adult may want to enjoy one of the craft beers available at many of the kiosk throughout the zoo. One of the best things about the Milwaukee Zoo compared to other zoos is the volunteers. You will ???? them. They have Information on your favorite animal. They're always willing to talk to you and some are located at learning carts where you can actually touch-and-feel and learn about different attributes of each animal. So get that to pass today so you can walk anytime at your leisure or at a high speed throughout the zoo with all the green trees there is fresh oxygen to breathe and a safe distance whether you're vaccinated or not.

CC Storm

Brought my five year old grandson for the first time. He loved everything about the zoo. He cannot wait to go back. I appreciated all of the Halloween decorations that really enhanced the experience!

Matt C

Had such a wonderful day at the zoo seeing all the animals and the weather wasn't too bad. It was a free day so a lot of people were there.

Christopher Poss

Price for adult entry

Ken Keller

Visited on

Sarah

Helpful staff. The animals seem very content and well taken care of. Park grounds are clean. While not everything is open right now because of quarantine restrictions, great option to spend a sunny day if you need some out of doors time.

chad scidmore

$16–20

Maddie Mueller

Yes

Christina Smurawa

Haven't been to this zoo in many years. Several attractions, like the train are just like I remember them. So many great upgrades! Only wish a few more food vendors were open, but I understand staffing & it being a Monday were a factor.

jetzyjetzy

Great Zoo, Our son always has a blast, and they currently have a lego exhibit, it's an extra $3 if you aren't a member, but it was pretty neat, and my son is currently obsessed with Legos so he was completely amazed. They do currently have most of the apes exhibits closed just a heads up. But everything else was open.

Dan Corsiuk

The MKE Zoo is an awesome place to visit any time of the year. All of the facilities and exhibits are well taken care of. Although some exhibits could use some freshening up and modernization, the zoo is definitely upgrading and creating a better experience for the visitors and the animals themselves as they get better homes in which to live. I highly recommend this zoo to anyone in the area or visiting from out of town. This is a great place to learn and be immersed in the wonderful world of animals. Tickets and parking may be expensive but it goes towards a great cause of conservation and habitat rebuilding. The Elephants, Hippos, Otters, and a few others have all received new homes to live in within the past few years and the zoo is definitely making a change for the better.

Cindy Kelley

Reservation recommended

Tanya

You can actually see the animals, it's way better than Brookfield zoo, but not better than st Louis zoo

Shannon Dewey

Visited on

Iesha Mcdonald

Visited on

Nancy Mikkelson

Free

Jennifer S.

Wait time

John Scully

We had a wonderful time here. Spent about six and a half hours. We saw every exhibit they had to offer. Watched elephants eat watermelons, otters swim with rocks on their heads, bears sleeping on hammocks, birds doing loops, peacocks, lions, giraffes, a huge aquarium area, this place has them all. The staff was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Had a couple cheeseburgers that were very tasty. There are enough indoor and shaded areas to keep you out of the sun if you get too hot. A great experience, and we're looking forward to doing it again sometime.

Zazil Medina

Weekend

Shelly Holt

Weekend

Amanda Grzenia

Price for adult entry

ANDERMCK Consulting

Price for adult entry

Anita Hoffman

Reservation recommended

Tom Quandt

Its beautiful to many lovely creatures of God i love it Milwaukee county zoo i go there yesterday with my husband

Cheryl

Weekend

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Nice sized zoo with a variety of animals. Most of the "extras" cost just that...about $5 extra...so be prepared if you've got young kiddos who want to try everything. :)

Brian Booth

Wait time

Bonnie Hajducki

Yes

Patsy Peterson

No wait

Brian Armstrong

$16–20

Jordan Brick

Not sure

Lindsey Roddy

3.5 stars The zoo is enjoyable and well planed out, with it being so quite it was easy to see everything. Only real negative is $15 for parking is outrageous. Omaha Henry Dorly Zoo in Nebraska is 3 times the zoo this one is but parking is free making it the same cost for a couple. I dont mind almost any cost if its going towards animal/nature protects but since i didn't see any info that is whats happening with admission/parking i was annoyed.

Jess W.

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Rachel Powlen

The Milwaukee County Zoo is always a good time. We try going at different times to see different things. This time we went at 10am. We were able to see some of the animals getting cared for by staff. The Dole Whip is a must have! There are two flavors, Pineapple and Strawberry. Both are delicious! My grandson loves the playground. We ended out visit with a ride on the train. My daughter is a Zoological Member and there were 4 free rides included with her pass. The tickets are $3 which is not a bad price. Masks are required when going indoors but if you don't have one, there are some available courtesy of the Zoo.

Jim Woodland

Up to 10 min

Olya Dan

Wait time

Mary Beth Eilbes

First free day of the year. Check website for other monthly free days. There is no free parking on Blue mound Rd, only on side streets, meaning it's a hike back to the zoo entrance. Parking is $15.00. Basically, you grab a map & walk the zoo grounds. Lots of exercise & fresh air. Very few animals on display except in the buildings; bats, fish,& monkeys. Bathrooms open throughout the zoo, & the main cafeteria is open. Zoo gift shop is open. Not many people/families visiting. ???? are required. Because there weren't many people there, you are able to get close to the informational signs by the animal enclosures and really read them& learn some interesting information.

Madelaine Tempas

Reservation recommended

Robby Rosa

This place really fun I took my husband and little one and she had a fun time the animals look alive playing with one another and ones I have not seen and if you see a Peacock walking around don't worry they are friendly but I wouldn't try to pet them lol and they have food,drinks and if you forget a Stroller like I did it's only $7 and also have one for Adults and they have ones that move by themselves and have Strollers and wheelchair access to every building and to every Area to see all the animals freely with your family I will go again it close at 4pm and will not expect anyone pass 3:15pm at the gate so make sure you get there early enough it takes about good 4 hours to see everything so have fun and enjoy love it

Jesse Flores

Weekday

Laurabeth Belter

A lot of the snack vendors were closed, some buildings were closed, and quite a few exhibits were closed. Reminiscent of Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. It was a nice day out however, for hubby and I to get a walk in. I enjoyed the aviary. Where the birds are free to fly over you.

Rhonda Gerstner

Price for adult entry

Len B

Milwaukee County Zoo really has come along way in their care for their animals and protecting them. They have updated their exhibits to be better and continue to update and provide a better living for the animals they do house! I love going, because it's educational and is one of my mothers favorite places to go!

James Delorto

Not sure

Tim Weidner

No wait

Alex S

Weekday

Rick Palmer

Price for adult entry

J Papa

No wait

Jennifer Tran

Visited on

Kristal

Really great zoo! Very clean, inside and outside all buildings and exhibits!

Jodee Tierney

$11–15

Lacie Wellbaum

Visited on

Itamar Gnatt

Wait time

Roland Flaig

Visited on

Majdi Nagi

Love this zoo. They have made amazing updates.

Sarah Kuehl

Reservation recommended

Hazam Malik

Reservation recommended

Lori Reinke

As a kid I always used to come visit friends in the summer and we would always come here every year. I have been bringing my wife back since we were married. If I lived closer we would be members it’s a great zoo with fantastic staff that are always willing to help. You have to take the train and see the whole park we do it twice to see anything new and at the end to take a break. Very knowledgeable staff and if they don’t know something they will work to find out for you. Thanks for a great visit every time.

Vic Morrison

We had so much fun did lots of walking really enjoyed it got in the chu chu train got to drink also i really loved all the chrismas lights seen tiger,elephant,dolphins,giraffe,ect.

Sarah Schuiteman

My family goes to the Milwaukee County Zoo every year. We love checking out all the different animals with our kids. They talk about the animals for days after visiting. We love the Zoo.

H B

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Elliott Roseberry

Wait time

tito Last

Visited on

Stacey Ruiz

Yes

Tim Bergen

Nice family oriented zoo. Very clean. Some of the animals were not on view. Not sure why but had nice visit anyway.

mattmoss05

Wait time

Jodi Buetow

Reservation recommended

Heather Wood

No wait

Robert Giese

Price for adult entry