Adventure awaits at the Zoo! Great place for the whole family. Trails leading to amazing animals. Have a great day enjoying everything this place has to offer! 🐅🐄🐊🐍🐐🐘🐑🐂🐆🐇🐈🐒🐘🐙🐟🐠🐡🐢🐔🐓🐢🐫🐥🐧🐯🐪🐸🐺🐻🦁🐿️🦇🦈🦉🦊🦍🦎🦔🦓🦒🦑🫏

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.

Super fun day with family with kids. The animals look very clean and healthy! The zookeepers looked very responsible and kind when handling the animals. We saw feeding around 4pm, near closing at 5pm. Fortunately they are renovating and improving a lot of the exhibits. But it looks a little empty in many areas of the zoo, with lots of the display cases not functioning either. There are paper print outs with information which made it look quite sketchy. But in a few months or so I'm sure it'll look beautiful! You can pay for entry tickets and parking when you drive in to park, or get entry tickets in advance online.

Went to the Milwaukee Zoo, and it was a fun time! It's a very clean and expansive zoo, easy to walk around in, and various ways to get around! The animals were just cool to look at! Fromnthe reptiles and amphibians, large mammals, and big cats, I was ONLY really disappointed in the gorilla and bear exhibits, only because they were hard to see or just not showing up! I got in on a weekend at a good price, and if you can do the same good reader, do it! Pictures are of the outside and inside of the Zoo and AVERY large amount of animals I saw!

While I understand that the pandemic has been extremely hard on organizations, that's not an excuse to keep prices the same and offer less services. Several exhibits were closed, none of the food carts were open, vending machines not working and animals were scarely out. In addition to the above, we decided to Feed the Sea Lions.... We took the kids to feed the sea lions; $20 for 3 fish. They were given the option of hand feeding or tossing the fish. Well, when we got to the feeding, the decision was made by the staff to only toss feed the sea lions. When we questioned this we were told that the younger sea lions don't see well and therefore can only be toss fed. Why give the option if it can't be utilized?? The trainer was pretty condescending in her responses and rushed through the feeding. We were the only people there. The only real treat in this entire visit was to the one food stand open; the Dole frozen whip dessert was amazing and the only worker was super sweet and very friendly. Milwaukee County Zoo, do better.

This was actually one of the best zoos I've ever been to (and I've been to a bunch of zoos all across the country!). The enclosures are expansive, with both indoor and outdoor areas for the animals. They look well taken care of and it's nice to see that they are entertained/enriched to keep them happy and healthy. Now this might be a fluke but the animals here are some of the most active I've ever seen at a zoo before! I was worried about going so late in the season but there was no problems at all with seeing the animals! Plus, there is such a wide variety of animals, you definitely can see it all here! This might be my new favorite zoo, thanks Milwaukee!

The zoo is as fun and beautiful since I have been to it. It's great seeing animals of all kinds esepcially new additions I don't remember seeing since last time I have been there. Which was most likely a kid. Peacocks were everywhere!!! It's best to go in the afternoon to miss all the elementary kids that's if you want to walk and miss all the running of little children.

I've never had a bad time at this zoo. It's such a nice and walkable area that feels a little woodsy. Plenty of shade and fun little nooks and crannies to explore and learn about. I really enjoy the special events, specifically their boo at the zoo event. It's always very well done and the kids have a great time. I'm originally from the Chicago area and I'd take a visit to this zoo over the big 2 near that city in a heartbeat. The kid areas are phenomenal as well, I highly recommend a visit!

The Milwaukee County Zoo is always a fun experience. A great way to see some of the worlds most exotic animals and make a day of it! The zoo is quite large and the animals are well cared for. Whether it’s self exploration or a guided group I always learn something new each visit.

Was looking for a zoo that had both elephants and giraffes and this was the one I found. Took 3 kids, ranging for 2-9. Love that you can bring your own food and drinks in, it makes for a much more affordable trip. The kids fed the giraffes for $5 a person which was such a cool experience. We were able to spot most of the animals in their exhibit, which isn’t always the case at the zoo. I think Milwaukee County has some excellent features and I can’t wait to take the kids again!

My girlfriend and I always have a great time at this zoo! A beautiful winter day was no exception! I love all the animals, but especially the cheetahs! What other zoo around here even has any?

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!

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.

It was raining on the day I went park is bigger than most zoos. It's the best one in Wisconsin with a friendly experience. My favorite was the red pandas and the Jaguar. To get your parking you can get them at the parking entrance. Worth the price. 🦙🦛🦘🦡🦚🦒🦓

My family and I came from Chicago for a visit and we knew we had to visit the zoo. We are so glad we did, what a great place. The best experience hands down was feeding a giraffe!! We loved being able to see animals our zoo here in Illinois doesn't have. Definitely check out the Milwaukee zoo if you can!

This is a very nice zoo overall but it needs some attention as it's a little dated and some of the enclosures are really small. There are the usual animals one would expect in various enclosures. The new gorilla VR experience was pretty cool. We discovered that you can get dole whip here which was a real treat. The only big disappointment was that some of the bigger animals like the cheetahs and other big cats were in very small enclosures. The zoo lacks the room that the animals really need to run around. But overall we had an enjoyable time and the grounds are nice. Parking was also a breeze.

First time here and my family and I had a wonderful experience. The train ride around the park was the best attraction for me. The line seemed long but, each train ride can hold 80-100 passengers so the line moves fast. A lot of different animals to see, the park was super clean, and the staff was very friendly. They do offer a cafeteria style lunch room to buy food. It was actually good. I can’t wait to take my family here again.

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!!!

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.

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.

We drove up from Chicago to spend the day at the zoo for their Dragon exhibit. The ticket prices went up slightly, but weren’t reflected on the website. It was a fun day. Clean. Everyone we encountered who worked there was really nice and helpful! Everything was open and operating. Please like my review if this was helpful!

I've been going to the Milwaukee County Zoo since I was a kid, and this was my first time here in many, many moons. My, how it has changed! And definitely for the better! The new hippo exhibit is just spectacular, as is the otter playground. It was lovely to see Poppy, the newest addition to the giraffe group, and as always the grounds are clean and very welcoming. We did not partake in any food or beverage but there was plenty to choose from on the day we were there. I commented to my youngest son how absolutely gorgeous the environs are, and with all of the well-maintained trees and walkways. Full and total props to the roaming peacocks 🙂

I've never been blown away by any zoo and this is no different. It ends up being about 90° whenever we go. The grounds seemed well kept and they were working on improvements to a few areas. A couple of the exhibits were closed like the bird area and penguins. The Cafe in the main entrance area had really hood sandwiches and was great area to eat and cool off. The zoo is pretty flat so. Making it easier to walk around.

If you have kids, the Milwaukee County Zoo should be on your "must do" list. It's consistently one of the better zoos in the United States, and it's so big that you can easily spend a full day here. Penguins, big cats, apes, reptiles, camels, giraffes, whatever your favorite animal is, it's probably here. Don't miss out on the petting zoo. Kids of all ages will enjoy feeding the goats. I have many memories here from when I was a kid, and I'm glad I get to pass those on to my son

We are from the Chicagoland area so we are typically at Brookfield and Lincoln Park zoos and I have to say we really enjoyed ourselves here. The animal exhibits were great and I liked how much space their was between areas. The forestry was nice and the elephants were amazing. My only gripe is the concessions. The staff was less than friendly and they had 1 maybe two options to choose from. They were out of almost everything and it was expensive. Besides the concessions it was great!

The Milwaukee County Zoo is a fantastic family attraction I'm Southern Wisconsin. The zoo is very well maintained and the landscapes are impeccable. The Milwaukee Zoo is clean and spacious, as it is spread out across a large area of land allowing plenty of room for the animal habits. Be sure to wear good walking shoes! They offer many different exhibits which can be toured both indoors and outside. For the most part, the animals appear to be happy and well cared for. They have a great mix of all different varieties of animals, and I was also impressed with the amount of unique rare animals that you typically don't see at the zoo! Overall a great experience!

This is a really great zoo! Lots to see and you can easily made a day of it. Also really reasonable price for all the entertainment. They also had some healthy food options at some of the cafes. Very clean and all types of animals to see. My favorite was the giraffe feeding, bay habitat, and penguins.

Wild Nights was fabulous again. There were definitely new lights. The elephant and reptile buildings were open. There were Carolers in the lobby and quit a few refreshment stands open. The $15 included parking so I feel it was a bargain as so many other light events are much pricier.

I came here with my fiancé today to celebrate our daughters first birthday. We had a wonderful time. All the animals were out and the weather was warm. My favourite part of the zoo was the family farm attraction. I highly recommend the zoo to anyone who loves animals and nice scenery. The kids love it too!

A lot of buildings and activities closed due to covid. Required to wear masks which is fine except no one cleaning guard rails or handles the whole time we were there. Still charging full price to get in. I think a discount should be given. Parking at 12 bucks on topof everything else is ridiculous.

So much of the zoo was closed off or just not open. I went to see the animals not to see locked buildings or empty cages. It was not worth the money for what I actually saw. It definitely let me down. I wish I would have known that before I went. They need to open it up and bring the animals back so people can actually see and enjoy them like we should be able to do at a zoo. Thumbs down.

Didn't have all the animals out right now which is understandable. The animals that were out were very inquisitive and fun!

Very nice

Always a pleasure. Great place to take the grandkids

We love the zoo and have a membership. The membership is totally worth it and pays for itself within just a few visits if you plan yo go multiple times. It is a great way to run off some energy and learn about the animals.

This place is awesome! Spectacular! I've been to a lot of zoos and Milwaukee zoo is definitely in the top five.

Kids loved it as much as I did

Great place for social distancing, still very fun even without some attractions unavailable. Staff seemed very happy to be working there. Overall a wonderful experience.

I always enjoy visiting the Milwaukee county zoo and watching all and any of the animals. The zoos lake is nice to look at and walk by. The train ride is always worth going on when visiting

I love going to the zoo in each city and Milwaukee has a nice one! I'm from St. Louis and ours is pretty similar when it comes to the animals, but what makes St. Louis infinitely better is that it is free! I definitely loved how close you could get to the leopard when he sits in the window at the Milwaukee zoo though.

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.

Great selection of animals!! Staff is super helpful and willing to answer any questions!

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.

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.

Awesome place I encourage family's to go and see the unique animal's..

We love the zoo, but it’s absolutely insane to require masks outside

Exquisite primates!!! My great grandson enjoyed his time. -Nicholas "Big Man" Johnston

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.

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!

Milwaukee has a wonderful zoo! It can get busy around opening time. Cars will line up down the road to get in, but they're plenty of room inside, so it doesn't seem nearly as busy when you get past the gate. Clean zoo and facilities. We love that they allow carry in food & drink. Sure makes life easier with kids.

I have been to this zoo many many times and every time its a great day outside. the animals are in beautiful environments which look cruelty free based on the large areas they have to move around and live. there are many types of animals at this zoo which are super fun to go see and live in person like every zoo. This zoo is really well keep and has many areas for kids to have fun.

Fun as a child but even more as an adult! The parking cost $15 dollars just a heads up but there is free parking on the street available! This is something my family and I regardless of age will do yearly from now on! We spent hours upon hours discovering the unique wildlife and their beautiful natural climates. My babies were so sad to leave we will have to visit our friends again here soon!

The price and a parking fee was outrageous- even higher than the Phoenix, AZ, but all that being said...they have an awesome diversity of animals. And the fact that you can be up close and personal with some of them makes it all the more fun! It did take me 4 hours to get through, but we wanted to make sure we looked in every building and enjoyed every animal. It's not a stop for the budget conscious trip as it is $$$ but if you have the dough it is a real treat!

A lay back and easy going zoo that has everything you expect to see in a normal zoo. I'm a fish person and they do have some fish stuff so pretty good compared to other zoos. Plenty of sitting here so it's a great place for picnic. They do have a picnic area which is great. Closes at 4:30pm so get there early!!! We missed some spots because they started to close down places at around 4:20pm.

There is so much to see at the Milwaukee Zoo! Highly recommend using a map to help figure out where you are at and what you prefer to look at. The zoo was extremely clean, and the animals really seemed to be well taken care of! This was one of the stops for our weekend visit. We took our time to really see the animals and all the information posted near the exhibits. Side note: there was a character drawing vendor. He was super nice and did a great job on our family drawing!

Massive Zoo, so much to see and tickets weren't expensive! For non-resident it cost our family of 4 $70 to get in, and with the amount there is to see I consider that a great deal! Just a few pictures of the animals. Definitely don't hesitate to go here!

Boo at the zoo did not have any animals on display for obvious reasons so I can not attest to the actual zoo experience (yet) but the Boo event was amazing. Spread way out for lots paths and options, hundreds of colorful displays, thousands of carved pumpkins, reasonable priced food and beverages and well as specialty desserts and coffee drinks. There is a train that's tours the entire grounds and an amazing display of reptiles and native fresh water fish that is open for the event. There are free photo opportunities through the area, mazes, and a wonderful trick or treating path for the kids. This IS the place to bring your little ones for Halloween!

Nice clean zoo with lots of interactive parts. Zipline and climbing course for kids and adults is fun. Need to pay extra but Very well priced for Giraffe encounter $5-10. Got to feed and take pics!

Great place to go to even during covid-19. There is a mandatory mask rule and a lot of the buildings are currently closed. Outdoor exhibits are currently open to look at.

Was disappointed. Understandably due to covid-19 many of the attractions and buildings were closed. However I was disappointed that many of the animals were not on display even in their outdoor habitats. Still got a good workout walking around.

It was decent experience. I appreciated the adjustments they made due to COVID-19, but wish more concessions were open.

I wish there were more animals for viewing but Covid-19 has not left zoo animals unaffected. But my family had fun and I had fun knowing they had a good time.

This is a real nice zoo with a good selection of animals. The food has a good variety and is reasonably priced. They are handling social distancing well, up until the gift shop where in was never more than 3ft from anyone else. The main problems with the zoo is the constant traffic noise being so close to the highway, and indoor exhibits being relatively run down.

The perfect place to take your kids and come back many times!

Nothing is really open right now, so if you do not have a season pass, it is wayyy too expensive to walk around and see a handful of animals that happen to be outside.

The best place to teach your child! The place is very huge and the staffs are very knowledgeable to the types on animals that they have in this zoo. My children enjoy the time of staying here!

They are doing an excellent job with the virus preventions.

This is the third time I come here in three years in a row and they always have closed some exhibitions like Monkeys, Gorillas, elephant, petting zoo... all of these were closed. I would expect to at least see a reduction in the price because you cannot access to all the animals. Also $12 for the parking is too much. Some facilities are very old and need urgent remodeling.i feel bad for the animals living there. Despise these things my little one had fun. But I still think I pay too much for what they offer.

Always a great visit to the Milwaukee County Zoo!!

Huge space, lots of exhibitions. Several food stalls, vending machines, nice cable car,gift shop and playground.

I love the zoo and I love how clean they are however I do not like that the last visit I had which was in October for a conference, that the zebras were outside and they were so cold that they were huddled together and you could literally see them shivering. I am a HUGE animal lover and this made me sick to my stomach. The lion looked very irritated that people were staring at them so he kept trying to hide. I will say that the zookeepers her definitely keep the jnvlosures clean and keep them fed. Another thing that infuriated me was how sad the Orangutan was and how lonely and the fact that the poor thing was just laying there looking at us and didn’t wanna move was just heart wrenching

Didn't do much for me

Entrance is touch free as long as you have your membership card. Mornings are great as fewer folks are there. Take some cold juice boxes & a cold snack and I recommend keeping the visit to an hour.

Great job with setting up the areas for social distancing. People are still challenged by reading and wearing their masks.

Get a membership including parking, the only way to afford to go!

This zoo has such great ways to see the animals. New elephant and hippo habitats are awesome. This is a great place for the family. Lovely park setting.

beautiful place

Bathrooms were nasty????

Cpl things were closed. But still a great time

Haven't been there for years, needs maintenance saw a lot of weeds. I understand it's because of the Covis-19.

Although this zoo has been at its current location since the late 1950's, it's kept up to date fairly well in spite of showing its age here and there. Having visited yesterday (08.17.20), there were of course the limitations of various exhibits due to Covid-19, but it was still a nice visit with plenty to see. If you get hungry while you're there, visit the Wild Burger joint near the small mammals building--decent food and portion sizes for the price, but mainly because there's a really nice seating area next it that has a heavy tree canopy and lots of picnic tables, which is a cool and relaxing place to eat and relax before going through the rest of the zoo. Given that the hours of the zoo are 9:30 am - 3:00 pm right now, you'll be able to see most things, but likely not all of it...especially if you opt for taking a ride on the train. If there's a gripe that I have about this zoo, it would be the dinosaur exhibit. I think it's a bit ridiculous to be charging $3 per person for a separate admission--especially considering that this exhibit is one of the few that the zoo has NOT done a good job keeping up to date (it's not even entirely functional anymore). It's old (opened in the early 00's), it's lame, and it's a rip-off. The "dinosaurs" are as corny as the old animatronic characters at the old Showbiz and Chuck E. Cheese pizza parlors IMO. Save your money and go see the real animals instead. All-in-all though, it is a nice zoo...and even with Covid-19 restrictions right now, it's a nice place to spend a day...especially if you have kiddo's that desperately need some time outdoors.

Esta sumamente deteriorado, los animales están muy maltratados, las aguas sucias, los pinguinos no tienen pelo ( el agua extrema sucia el hipopótamo se raspa su piel con una piedra que pusieron en el estanque y ese estanque es muy pequeño, entre otras cosas.... las 2 estrellas es por la parte de los dinosaurios está linda y las áreas verdes cuidadas...

Had a fantastic visit at the zoo with my kids yesterday. All buildings were open other than the cat building. The petting zoo was also closed. Everyone was wearing masks and there was certainly enough space for everyone. My kids really enjoyed feeding the sea lions and the special dinosaur exhibit was great. The new hippo exhibit and elephant exhibit were great. I felt it was well worth the money we paid and will be back in the Fall.

All the animals were pretty much put away.

Vaping and smoking, in the middle of a repository pandemic, at a place that doesn't allow it ...?? ? thankful we were heading in opposite directions.

It was pretty cool

Been there twice this year and I haven't seen any lion They should get some tigers, Canadian wolf's and a brown eagles

Although some exhibits where closed it is still a great place to just get out and take the kids versus being locked inside

It was a nice and relaxed atmosphere with much less people than normal.

Really nice zoo! Very clean, not crazy expensive, and lots of fun.

Patti the hippo looked very happy in the new hippo haven, and Happy was relaxing inside.

I've been enjoying the Milwaukee County Zoo all My life. I adore all the beautiful animals & I love how they still have the molds for making waxed animals, and I love, love, love the gift shop.

Wonderful environment with well cared for, healthy animals. Grand daughters (and us older folks) loved getting up close to monkeys, leopards, native fish. Very cool to be able to observe baby baboon, giraffe. Staff did a fine job of ensuring safe and well cleaned property. Thankyou, we are already planner next visit!

Large zoo with lots of animals and one of the best elephant exhibits I have ever seen. Tons to do for children, including a farm, good food, and an enormous playground. They've done a great job reopening during Covid, keeping things clean and following social distancing and mask guidelines. Don't miss the steam train for kids and feeding the sea lions.

Even with slow reopen, worth the visit. Only saw one family obviously not wearing masks. Multiple bathrooms and food stands open. The animals even are more interactive, like they missed human interaction!

Even rainy and during COVID there is plenty to see. Love the predator / prey setup. The new elephant enclosure is awesome!

Affordable, and clean, easy to social distance. Some of the exhibits and food stations remained closed, but there was still a decent amount of animals out, and one concession stand open. Overall we enjoyed ourselves and plan to revisit before the cold sets in.

My kids and I have loved this zoo for years. It's always nice and clean, the park is a really nice size, and the shows are very informative.

Who doesn't love the zoo!!! I would come with my boys all the time when they were little but they laugh at me now because I still go to see the animals even though their grown up now! Such great memories to!!!

I had an amazing time with my son and my husband the staff was so respectful and helpful will absolutely be coming back again.

It was great!! Animals were out and the Halloween decorations were unbelievable!! Loved every minute of it..

First time at the zoo this year. Was really looking forward to seeing the hippo but had to leave disappointed.

We had free tickets to visit and we had the day off. A lot of the animals were indoors and building capacity was limited. Some of the exhibits were closed. Was a bit chilly so dress appropriately.

Good place to visit

Great experience

Great experience, love all the new changes.

Love the new hippo exhibit, the zoo is great for all ages

We were so excited to go. My 13 month old grand daughter was raring to go. Well keep your money. We saw birds and penguins. Everywhere we went, no animals. We walked everywhere and finally my grand daughter fell asleep from boredom. After 3 hours we left. At least for now, keep your money.

Get day at the zoo with the grandkids !!

Good outdoor activity for family and children. Some buildings and areas still closed. Needs updating.

Even after countless field trips as a kid and now chaperoning for my kids the zoo still has so much to discover! There have been new habitats built and even the older ones. It's still exciting when the tigers come out to play! Come prepaid for the weather and plan on having a good time. If it's spring-early fall don't forget your bug repellent. The kids will be worn out and ready for a nap as soon as you get back to the car 😂

Great visit @ the zoo today! Social distancing measures in place, clean grounds and most animals and exhibits were open or available to see. Great job, ya'll!!

Great displays, ease of walking around and following Covid rules, employees kind and helpful, beautiful property and buildings. A gem to be proud of.

Mask outside 🤦🏾‍♀️

Hasn't updated most exhibits in many years. Masks required outside?? Closes super early. Animals all mostly inactive or barely seen. Exhibits empty. Expensive to go to for no good reason obviously.

It's a awesome experience

me kid so it good

Beautiful day with the grandkids.

The Dino Experience never a disappointment!

I go to laugh at the silly animals as the king of the animal kingdom, then I go home to my one room apartment and eat prepackaged cup ramen. Silly animals in cages.

Had a great time with the family on Family Free Day, what a great zoo!

The pizza is amazing!!

Wonderful. Kids loved it. Parking was 12 dollars.

Super nice places for family and kids!

My favorite zoo but I'm a Milwaukee native so I'm biased

Wrong time of year

Always love visiting...... you need to add some sugar gliders

Love.

I thought the train ride through the zoo was really fun. The exhibits were beautiful. Loved seeing all the animals. I was sad though that the Big Cat exhibits and Monkey exhibits were closed. Brought 2 kids under 3 and they had a blast. Food was kind of expensive. All together we had a great time.

Very nice zoo. Especially enjoyed the aviary.

Took the grandkids there, road on the train,had a great time, spent about 2 1/2 hours there with lunch.

Beautiful day, busy animals.

Great place. Lot closed right now though. Which means way more people at the places that are open. Not great service.

It was pretty lit! They have a ton of animals

Most of the zoo is closed but I could deal with that. My HUGE issue... Despite masks are "required", atleast 75% of the people either didn't have their mask on or had their noses and top lip hanging put. One guy even pulled his mask down and off his face to cough. The zoo is NOT enforcing the masks at all and no-one is social distancing at what little exhibits there are.

We saw the baby snow leopard today. So cute!

The zoo is the cutest. The best time to go is early spring when the animals are all super happy.

Even though you have to wear a face mask both in and outside, it's still great to visit the animals.

I am so glad the zoo was able to reopen before summer is over! My sister's and I had a blast walking around in the sun to see all the beautiful animals outside in their habitats!

I love going zoo with my daughter. Milwaukee zoo is Large zoo with lot of animals. They have tons of fun things to do. Even in the covid situations we had lot of fun. Other then animals they have fun kids train, play area, farm animal and all. Right place to visit with kids

Several major exhibit upgrades over the past few years, including significant expansion of the elephant, hippo and otter areas. In summer make sure to stop by the family farm and get ice cream.

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.

We enjoyed even during the winter

lots of animals weren’t out and some exhibits had lines or weren’t open

A little pricey but worth it.

Great day at the zoo! Fun to go with snow on the ground too. The animals are much more active.

We went to visit this Zoo during the summer of 2019. Our kids loved the train ride and the ski lift type ride around the park(although it terrified me because the equipment seemed a little old and i'm a plus size gal ). I would definitely recommend this Zoo. It was definitely a zoo you could get through in one day and the prices were reasonable. We got a discount from the downtown Milwaukee hotel where we stayed.

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It was great. Even with the cold weather there was plenty to do and see.

Great sunny day to spend outdoors. I had not yet seen the otter exhibit... They did not disappoint... Very entertaining!

Good time to visit the zoo. Most of the animals are indoors where it's nice and warm.

We love the zoo! So interactive&well directed

Great place to take the little ones. The baby money approached the glass to communicate with my toddler. A memory that will last her a lifetime.

Great Zoo All Year long. Animals a usually active early in the morning.

During Covid-19 the Zoo is limiting capacity to indoor buildings so you may have to wait a few minutes to enter.

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It was a great time it just snowed lot of animals out

Reveled from Rockford for the free week. Pretty much had the place to put selves, it was great. Animals were active early in the day and the weather held up with minimal wind. So easy to get lost here.

Fun, fun, fun!

It's a zoo! My children sure love this place and it never gets old.

I love visiting the zoo. We especially enjoyed the dinosaur exhibit this summer.

Always a fun place to go

Great zoo! Really enjoyed coming every time I've been here, even in the winter.

Always a great time. I've been there during all seasons and have always really enjoyed the animals.

Love the zoo! Bird poop land mines were everywhere near the pond, but beyond that it was wonderful.

The dinosaur exhibit was very cool. Clean grounds.

Great place to enjoy family time

Nice place to visit. All seasons great !!!

Such good memories, i could even cry just thinking about it. my go to spot to look at is the indoor fish exibit tons of great big fish to look at. every time we eat lunch in a wooden table there always has to be little chipmunks i will always find acorns and feed it to them such great times last time we went i think it was 3 or 2 years ago i will honestly go again.

Wonderful cant wait to go when its warmer

Great day for the zoo. Seemed well safe with social distancing and sufficient times to see exhibit and animals.

Went during their end-of-year free week, so was cold and some of the exhibits and buildings weren't open. There are lines for a couple buildings that ARE open to limit capacity due to COVID, but that's understandable. Still was nice to go despite all this and will have to come back again during the warmer months.

Great in the winter. Less crowds.

Great fun!

Haven't been there in years but it is always fun to go there.

Excellent zoo!

Lines not too long.

I went here for my son's 3rd birthday and also my two daughters and their Grandma. Great zoo. The train was out of order that day which was a bummer but it happens. Overall a great zoo for the whole family.

Classic place to take the family or a date even. Appreciate the organization and what they do for animal research. Thank you to the zoo workers for all you do. Show your love and visit the zoo. 👍

Good COVID considerations, some buildings closed, quite a few animals of display- but it's winter! Loved three variety of birds in the aviary!

Love this zoo! We will really miss the lion 😢😢😢 may he rest in peace

Elephants do not belong in zoos - Milwaukee county zoo is one of the last smaller zoos to keep elephants. Many zoos have recognized with new research how social and emotional elephants are and they should not be kept in captivity. Send them to sanctuaries where they can roam in large groups like they’re supposed to. Milwaukee weather is not suited for these animals, they spend the entire winter in concrete prisons with no windows. Absolutely horrible. I am very pro zoo, but this species no longer is fit for zoos. Please do what it best for these animals and move them to a sanctuary. I visited the zoo last year and the elephants look sad and isolated.

I love cleaning the bathroom and salty flores

Best zoo I've ever been too! The animals are beautiful and we love seeing all the new exhibits and animals!

One of the top zoos in the country. Lots of events and a good affordable place to take the family.

I love this zoo and my baby gets so happy every time we are there

I came here a long time ago so I don't remember much, but I do remember the train ride and the very large variety of animals. I like it here with what I remember.

Great place!

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.

Love the zoo! It's so beautiful and the animals are gorgeous and happy there.

Always a great experience at this zoo. Winter visits aren't as good as summer, but the kids still love sneaking any peeks of the animals

They had a lot of the animals off exhibit for covid so we didnt get to see any if the small mamals or monkeys plus it is winter so alot of the animals are off exhibit and not where anyone can see them.

Went during their end-of-year free week, so was cold and some of the exhibits and buildings weren't open. There are lines for a couple buildings that ARE open to limit capacity due to COVID

The monkey was good. The gorilla grip machine is always a banger.

Always a good time at the zoo, something to do on a nice weather day. Very spacious, good food, lots of animal variety, and friendly staff. Enclosures offer good viewing of the animals. My only issue with the Milwaukee County Zoo is that I wish the layout and exhibits were more immersive. I never feel like I'm in the animals natural habitat that some other zoos are able to pull off. That said, still a good zoo, with a visit if you have time or need something to do.

The price was ridiculously expensive for alot of the exhibits to be closed down and how long we had to wait in lines to be able to get in exhibits. I really don't think we will be coming back.

The overall condition of the zoo was terrible, and in need of repair on so many levels.The animals who were awake were constantly pacing, and seemed distressed. The living quarters were too small and filthy for the larger animals; and the animals that were awake appeared to be depressed. I left the zoo in tears, never to return again... SMDH 😪.

Always a good time. First warm weekend of the year so it was packed. Definitely worth getting a zoo pass if you live in the area.

You can tell when animals are happy 😊

It was great going and looking at the animals.

Love the new exhibits! Aquarium is a favorite as well

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!!

It was very nice, my lady and daughter loved it and wanted to go for a while. So much to do there we easily lost 6 hours there without realizing it. Saw so many animals there and watched educational videos about some of them. We can't wait to go back. I give it 5 Stars

So much fun especially for my little one. The new(ish) elephant exhibit is amazing. You feel so close to them. The grounds are pretty clean and there are lots of great shady spots to eat or relax.

Took the family here and had a wonderful time. The zoo is good size and you should plan at least four hours to look at everything. We spent around six hours with a few breaks and eating. This was a decent pace with three kids and would probably plan my trip through the zoo the same way again. Zoo was well maintained and very clean over all. Only complaint was they were slightly overpriced for consessions but was somewhat expected.

I had a lot of fun at the zoo, one of the best experiences I have ever had! The volunteers and staff were so nice and friendly, giving information about animals and internships to look further our education on animal! The animals were so much more active than what I have seen in the past. I do wish there was more opportunities to interact with more animals outside the barnyard. I’m sad to see the smaller buildings by the giraffe’s is not used, love to see more animals in there again! At the end we had stopped in the gift shop and the lady that checked us out was so sweet and kind, she wore one of the sloth stuffed animals on her head, one of the best experiences I’ve had at the zoo.

The zoo is always fun. Prices for everything have increased. Seems like they had more animals out this time around which was nice. There was a show the staff put on that was fun and cool for families

Prices have increased, but if you get the Zoo Pass and it's totally worth it!! It's clean, and the animals are taken care of to a high standard. We try to go once a week with the family. This is a great place to take your littles!!

We are in spring, in a few months summer arrives. Let's take advantage of the rest of the children and we are going to spend some quality time with the family visiting the zoo. That our children learn to know the ecosystem, the animal life, and spend this adventure of a few hours of exploration. So wait to put on how and leave the family together. These are experiences that children never forget, they are always pending. So do not hesitate to bring them, take advantage of the weather.

Had a great time visiting this Zoo! You will have to pay for parking, so just be prepared for that upon entering or pay in advance online. I do also recommend bringing your own water and food if you can to save some money.

Buy tickets and parking in advance so you can use side gate. Best gift shop is at main gate. Took us about 5 hours to see nearly everything. Bottle of water is going to cost about 3 bucks with food around 12-15 a person

Very clean zoo. Enclosures are bright and maintained well. Enclosures are designed to get guests as close as possible without interfering. Pricing is reasonable, and nothing feels overpriced. Highly recommend the train ride. My kids loved it. When we went, the kids theater was only at 130pm. We didn't know that and missed it, thinking we could catch another one. Best part is Milwaukee is part of the reciprocal zoo program. Find the zoo closest to you and join the reciprocal program!

Love the zoo!! Animals are awesome and always entertaining to watch. Only reason I had to wait to get in was because it hadn't opened yet and was a line. My only complaint is food prices. Wayyyy to high. Ended up going to McDonald's after and feed three people for the price of one meal there. Also it was free cause my daughter had free tickets.

Great zoo!!! We spent 5 hours there and STILL didn't see everything! The Kids loved it, especially the Family Farm area. You pay for parking and admission at the parking gate, which was weird. It was pricy to get in, but considering we spent 5 hours there, it was well spent.

This was a very nice zoo. The grounds were clean and well kept. The restrooms that we stopped at were all clean. The animal enclosures all looked well maintained. The only complaint was getting into the zoo. It took a long time to get in and park the car. I think they need signage that says to have your tickets ready when you get to the booth. We assumed that the booths were there to pay for parking. When we got there they wanted to scan our tickets to get into the zoo. We had to dig out our tickets. It's no wonder why it was taking everyone so long to get through.

The exhibits looks clean, the animals looked healthy and upkept. Surprisingly the bathrooms were clean! I honestly didn't expect them to be very cleanly as many people that pass through there, but they were nice. Friends and I took our kids on A La Cart day, and it was super busy. Waited in line to get in to the zoo (with a car) for about 40 minutes, but that was due to the special event. I'll definitely take the kids again.

Been to the Milwaukee County Zoo several times as a child. Took my family there recently and we had a blast, however we were missing some of the animals that they removed and we did NOT see some of the animals that were supposed to be there. We don't know why, but regardless still a fun trip.

I haven't been to the zoo in 8 years. I was so pleased. Almost all the animals were out. The weather was beautiful. It was nice to take our time walking throughout the grounds. Of course before we left, we took a ride on the train. Always the best way to end the day. :)

Love visiting the zoo this Sunday. It wasn't terribly crowded for a weekend day. I enjoy seeing the updates the zoo has done to the enclosures. You can tell the animals in the newer exhibits are looking much happier and more active compared to when I was a kid. I look forward to seeing what they do in the future! There was a line getting in, but that was expected for it being the weekend and the time we went.

We came from out of state and was staying in the area for a couple days. This zoo really was great! Spent about 3 hours there walking around and just seeing all sorts of different animals. They had a lot of take-home wax molds you could get for $5, and plenty of different flatten penny options too. I did think the zoo store was a little overpriced, but I do know most zoos are like that and hike the price up more. I was happy they had a mister for a day like the day we went where it was hot, so it was refreshing. One KEY thing I think the zoo should take away is having at least SOME of your vending machines in working order or at least have product in them. EVERY SINGLE ONE we went up to was "sold out". If these are just sitting empty and not being used, they need to be pulled off the sidewalks. For anyone going here, it is worth the money. Online we paid 17 dollars each and then 15 for parking. Parking was a breeze, there was a line when we got there since we went right at opening time on a Monday and there was a decent line, but it was smooth and moved fairly quickly. Waters are about $4 and come in an aluminum bottle. Lots of stuff to do here though and lots of animals to see. Even with the few downfall things, I do think this place STILL DESERVES a 5-star review :) I would highly recommend to anyone going in the area.

What a cool little zoo! The male hippo (Happy) really did us a solid by taking a dip in the pool right as we were walking by! Lots of giraffes too and you can get really close. The big cat had lions and tigers up close too so my baby really enjoyed it.

Super impressed! We loved the variety of animals and how their exhibits really seemed to suit them. The elephants had a ton of space to roam which was really nice to see. We’ll definitely come back when our kiddo is older for her to feed the giraffes!

Great Zoo to visit. Lots of people since it was a free zoo day, but people kept moving along at a decent pace. I think some the animals were shifted inside or away for the cold season. Easy the kids the walk around and enjoy all the sights. The parking was $15. The wait to get in was less than 10 mins. The traffic getting out was crowded, but smooth. It was a very pleasant experience.

We went during the free Saturday day. The zoo was clean and the animals were cool but a lot of them seemed like they needed attention. It could have just been that it's starting to get cold and they want to hibernate, and idk a lot about zoo animals, but some looked sad and tired. Either way we had fun and got some cool pictures. 🐘🦎🐅

Went during the Winter/off-peak season. Very enjoyable with not all exhibits open or animals out. Wasn't busy so had plenty of time and didn't feel at all rushed. Plenty of indoor exhibits to get out of elements if needed. All around fun and worth the reduced entry rate.

Always a good time ~ with or without kids. I love, love the giraffe's. Getting a zoo pass is so worth the money! Christmas time at the zoo was amazing and so much fun for the kids! Worth the money. Food, snacks, and drink places throughout the zoo. Clean bathrooms. Friendly staff. Would highly recommend! Edit ~ I still love coming here. Just renewed my zoo pass again. Giraffe's are my favorite! Edit update ~ we love the zoo. The elephants were fun to watch today and the train ride was fun too. Even in the cold!

What a fun day out for a family. The animals are amazing, and the zoo itself is very clean and tidy. I am from the UK and was visiting my best friend when we visited. They definitely have a lot more to offer in respect to what animals they have compared to what I'm used to. It's definitely worth a visit if you're ever in the area.

New animals, more enrichment toys, better food, and friendly staff. They have some big things that will be happening at the zoo in the next few years. in the mean time, they have updated the amphibians and reptiles build with fresh new graphics and these cool bubble lights on the floor. And looks like just about every animal has a few toys or new things to play in/on.