Zoological Society of Milwaukee

Zoological Society of Milwaukee 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 end

angered species, educate people about the importance of wildlife and the environment, and support the Milwaukee County Zoo.

09/02/2025

Not all fall vibes are found in a pumpkin spice latte… some are found at the Zoo with your Zoo Pass 🙌 🍂 🧡👉 zoopass.com

Looking for something to Zoo today? Spend your Labor Day at the Zoo! We are open today (9/1) from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Th...
09/01/2025

Looking for something to Zoo today? Spend your Labor Day at the Zoo! We are open today (9/1) from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The summer has flown by. What's your favorite memory or photo from the Zoo this summer?

Ride on the Wild Side is back on Sunday, September 14, and we’re celebrating 30 years in 2025! Your Ride ticket includes...
08/31/2025

Ride on the Wild Side is back on Sunday, September 14, and we’re celebrating 30 years in 2025! Your Ride ticket includes breakfast, lunch, a long-sleeve T-shirt, parking and Zoo admission for the whole day.

We’re grateful to Wheel & Sprocket for supporting Ride on the Wild Side since the very beginning and for helping folks get their bikes ready to ride each year. Cheers to 30 years of partnership! 🚲🎉

Registration prices go up September 4—sign up today at zoosociety.org/bike

Ride on the Wild Side Bike Ride turns 30 this year! 🚴‍♀️✨Join us on Sunday, September 14 for a family-friendly bike ride...
08/30/2025

Ride on the Wild Side Bike Ride turns 30 this year! 🚴‍♀️✨Join us on Sunday, September 14 for a family-friendly bike ride that’s wildly fun and supports the Society. Prices go up September 4 👉 zoosociety.org/bike

We’re not the only ones celebrating the big 3-0—these Zoo animals are also 30 years old:
🎂 Farley the Humboldt penguin (orange band, right flipper)
🎂 Clover the rockhopper penguin (purple band, left flipper)
🎂 Hodari the gorilla
🎂 Ricky the bonobo

Pedal past animals, make memories, and be part of a 30-year tradition!

Have you stopped by Kohl's Wild Theater yet? There’s still time! Our summer season features two family-friendly, FREE sh...
08/29/2025

Have you stopped by Kohl's Wild Theater yet? There’s still time! Our summer season features two family-friendly, FREE shows each just 15 minutes long ✨ Showtimes at 12:00 p.m. & 1:30 p.m.

📅 Last show day is Labor Day!

Say hello to Trinity! When you sponsor a Mystery Animal, Trinity might be the plush waiting for you. Your sponsorship s...
08/28/2025

Say hello to Trinity! When you sponsor a Mystery Animal, Trinity might be the plush waiting for you. Your sponsorship supports the care of animals like her: It’s also the perfect gift idea for animal lovers of all ages 👉 zoosociety.org/sponsoranimal

Highland cows are known for their long, shaggy coats and impressive horns. Originally from Scotland, they are hardy grazers that can thrive in tough conditions.

Meet Nyota! Sponsor a Mystery Animal at the $50 level and you might bring home Nyota as your plush buddy — while support...
08/27/2025

Meet Nyota! Sponsor a Mystery Animal at the $50 level and you might bring home Nyota as your plush buddy — while supporting her and other Milwaukee County Zoo animals 👉zoosociety.org/sponsoranimal

Spotted hyenas are famous for their “laugh,” but there’s a lot more to them. Highly intelligent, they live in matriarchal clans and are skilled hunters as well as scavengers. Not sure who to pick? Let us choose for you, and learn about a new species along the way.

Say hi to Frankie! Sponsor a Mystery Animal and Frankie could be your plush surprise. Plus, your sponsorship supports Fr...
08/26/2025

Say hi to Frankie! Sponsor a Mystery Animal and Frankie could be your plush surprise. Plus, your sponsorship supports Frankie and other animals here at Milwaukee County Zoo. Alpacas are known for their soft fleece, often said to be warmer than wool and softer than cashmere. Social and gentle, they thrive in herds and communicate with quiet hums.

🧡 https://www.zoosociety.org/support/help-the-society/sponsor-an-animal/

Mystery sponsorships also make a unique gift — birthdays, anniversaries or just because.

We had such a wonderful time at Animal Safari with you! 🐾 A huge thank you to our amazing animal sponsors for joining us...
08/25/2025

We had such a wonderful time at Animal Safari with you! 🐾 A huge thank you to our amazing animal sponsors for joining us and for your deep care for the animals who call the Milwaukee County Zoo home. 🧡 Our staff and volunteers loved sharing this special behind-the-scenes experience with you! In total, 29 new sponsors joined the program 🙂

🦧 Congratulations to the overall winner of the Kids Green Art Contest — “Alex the Orangutan” (pictured here)! 🧡 This marks the 15th year of the contest, and the creativity in the submissions was incredible. All winners will be announced on our website soon, stay tuned!

Meet Yin! Chinese alligators are critically endangered, with fewer than 200 left in the wild. Smaller than their America...
08/25/2025

Meet Yin! Chinese alligators are critically endangered, with fewer than 200 left in the wild. Smaller than their American cousins, they live in rivers and wetlands in eastern China. By sponsoring a Mystery Animal at the $50 level, you might receive Yin as your plush friend — while helping protect species like her at Milwaukee County Zoo.

🧡 https://www.zoosociety.org/support/help-the-society/sponsor-an-animal/

Not sure which animal to sponsor? Let us pick for you. It’s a great way to discover an animal you may not have thought about before!

Guess the Mystery Animal #4! When you sponsor at the $50 level, you’ll receive a surprise plush animal and an invitatio...
08/22/2025

Guess the Mystery Animal #4! When you sponsor at the $50 level, you’ll receive a surprise plush animal and an invitation to Animal Safari | Zoo Behind-the-Scenes for Animal Sponsors TOMORROW Saturday, August 23 🧡

🧡 Hint: She calls the farm area of the Milwaukee County Zoo home!

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10005 W Bluemound Rd
Milwaukee, WI
53226

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+14142582333

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