Milwaukee County Zoo
đ Zoo, WI
Milwaukee County Zoo houses giraffes, rhinos, African elephants, Gentoo penguins, and otters across expansive grounds.
đ Family Action Verdict
Best for kids of all ages - toddlers through teens find the scale and variety engaging. Families who want more than passive viewing should book a Wild Connections encounter for penguins or otters in advance. Budget for parking separately from admission.
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đŦ What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Mindy Carlson
5 months ago
âWe got to see several animals eating. The giraffes and rhinos were our favorite!â
Devan Janz
5 months ago
âAlways a good time. Zoo is clean & reasonably priced.â
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Overview
Spread across Milwaukee's west side, Milwaukee County Zoo features large outdoor habitats including a newly opened Rhino Care Center with outdoor paddocks. The zoo's resident animals include giraffes, rhinos, African savanna elephants, Gentoo penguins, and sea otters. The North Shore Bank Safari Train (Engine No. 2025 as of 2025) loops the grounds. Wild Connections Tours offer add-on penguin and otter close encounters. A new entry and parking system was introduced to reduce wait times.
