MILWAUKEE ZOO
Explore All that the Milwaukee County Zoo Has to Offer
When it opened in 1892, the Milwaukee County Zoo was a simple miniature mammal and bird display in Washington Park in downtown Milwaukee. By 1902, the Zoo expanded to cover 23 acres while housing 800 animals. In 1958 the Zoo moved to its present location at the intersection of Interstate 94 and Highway 45.
The Milwaukee County Zoo currently sits on 200 acres of beautiful parkland where more than 3,100 mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, and reptiles live in thoughtful, engaging, and natural habitats. The Zoo is open all year, minus a few days for big holidays, but hours and admission do vary by season. Explore their website for up-to-date information about tickets, parking, free-days, and season passes. And don’t forget to download the Zoo app free for Apple and Android devices!
Make a Weekend of It!
Stay in Brookfield for Your Zoo Adventure!
Lions and tigers and bears – oh my! But don’t forget the giraffes… and the apes… and monkeys…There’s so much to do and see at the Zoo! Why not extend your stay and turn a day trip into an unforgettable adventure?
Brookfield’s 14 hotels offer more than 2,100 hotel rooms with a variety of amenities. You can choose from a wide arrage of amenities to outfit your stay like complimentary breakfast options, free Wi-Fi, workout facilities, pet-friendly properties, extended stay options with complete kitchens, and so much more. Explore our hotel directory to find the perfect spot for your zoo-tastic getaway.
Feeling Famished After a Big Day at the Zoo? We’ve Got You Covered!
We’ve Got You Covered!
After a full day at the zoo, you’ll be as hungry as a bear or a hungry, hungry hippo, but don’t worry! If you stay in Brookfield, you’ll have easy access to more than 150 restaurants. From burgers and pizza to salads and pasta, Brookfield has a restaurant to please the most finicky taste buds. Explore our Dine and Drink directory to find the perfect after-zoo spot!
Make it the Best Trip Ever with a Little Shopping
What’s a mini-vacation without a little shopping? Luckily, Brookfield is home to some of the best shopping that Wisconsin has to offer – THREE million square feet of it to be exact! Get your pick of souvenirs from national anchor stores, local shopping plazas, and unique boutiques that make Brookfield a shopping destination you don’t want to miss.
