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Milwaukee County Zoo

Tourist attraction

4.6(16446 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 9:30 a.m. Wed
Milwaukee County Zoo

About

190-acre wildlife park with a carousel. A 190-acre zoo featuring animal exhibits, pony & train rides, a carousel & a sea lion show.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Milwaukee County Zoo:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226, United States
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    Phone
    (414) 771-3040
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    Hours
    Monday:9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Tuesday:9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Wednesday:9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Thursday:9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Friday:9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Saturday:9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Sunday:9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible seating: Has wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Cafe: Has cafe
  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Petting zoo: Has petting zoo

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Good for kids birthday: Good for kids birthday
  • Playground: Has playground

Parking

  • Paid parking lot: Paid parking lot

Nearby

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