Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Celebrates 414 Day

Easter Weekend Offers Plenty of Options

Do you have the ability to eat 12 donut holes while running a race?

Crowley Focuses on ‘Building Bridges’ in 2026 State of the County

The county executive promotes major infrastructure projects, policy successes in annual address.

County Executive David Crowley Declares Snow Emergency for Monday, March 16, 2026

The Milwaukee County Zoo Hosts Egg Day, a Springtime Celebration

Hop Over on Saturday, April 4

Winners of 42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Contests Announced, Will Be Celebrated at Free Citywide Celebration

Free event on Monday, January 19, to honor student contest winners and community leader Andre Lee Ellis

New Year, New Activities

Start with the polar plunge, end with a non-alcoholic festival.

2025 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2025 Accomplishments

Zoo Adding Brick Oven Pizza Restaurant

The Crust and Copper to open in 2026 just north of harbor seal aquarium.

Milwaukee’s Zoo Is Free This Weekend

Plus: A chance to visit The Domes after dark.

Milwaukee Zoo Welcomes Two Eastern Black Rhinos

A critically endangered species, rhinos have 5-inch-thick skin and daunting horns.

County Building New Zoo Entrance in 2026

Project solving traffic flow and safety issues, redesigning ticketing process, at a high cost.

A Little Local Give and Take

Give to a local nonprofit and take home meaningful benefits.

A Potpourri of Holiday Events Will Fill The Weekend

Deer District becomes Cheer District, New Wave Fest, MAM after Dark and the Domes holiday show.

Weekend Packed With Opportunities To Show Off Your Costume

Boo at the Zoo, MAM After Dark and more.

Report Says Bad Times Just Beginning For Milwaukee County

A report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum says budget cuts in 2026 likely to continue in successive years.

A Boo-eautiful Weekend Awaits

Halloween is two weeks away, but Halloween events start now.

Naming Rights Partner Announced For Deer District Concert Venue

Area financial institution puts its name on once-controversial venue.

Ren Faire Returns To Riverwest

Plus: Milwaukee Fire Department's big anniversary bash and Milwaukee ComicCon.

Landmark Credit Union Announces New, Multi-year Partnership With the Milwaukee County Zoo

Zoo Visitors to Enjoy Landmark Landing Picnic Area, Surprise and Delight Moments and a New Lighthouse Birdhouse to support local bird populations

Center Street Daze Will Rock Riverwest

Plus: Irish Fest dances into lakefront festival grounds.

Can County Afford A New $17 Million Zoo Entrance?

County faces extremely tight budget in 2026, zoo project a big ticket item.

Supervisors Rip EV Chargers in Parks

Supervisors echo criticism from Common Council members.

Drone Shows Will Light Up The Sky

Plus: it’s the final weekend of Summerfest

Public EV Charging Plan Faces Trump Opposition, Council Concerns

'I'd cut this program if I was the federal government,' said one alderman.

A Bonobo Is Born

Endangered bonobo born at Milwaukee County Zoo, the first such birth since 2016.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Planned For 5 County Parks

These parks and county zoo could receive charging stations through city program.

Zoo Closing Small Animals Habitat

Zoo says facility is outdated, bad for animals. They will be moved to other institutions in U.S.

Bay View Bar Celebrating Its 20th Anniversary

Plus: New Wisconsin Card Show event to debut at Baird Center.

Celebrate Easter at the Milwaukee County Zoo

Plus Zine Fest will celebrate independent publishing.

Avian Flu Found in Lake Michigan Duck

State wildlife officials identified the virus in a merganser recently collected in Milwaukee County.

County Executive David Crowley Declares ‘Snow Emergency’ for Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Milwaukee County Zoo Closes Aviary to Protect Birds From Avian Flu

Decision to protect zoo's 95 different species made after bird deaths on Lake Michigan.

Zoo Acquires Jaguar from Belize

Filly was saved by Belize authorities from being killed for preying on livestock.

Move Over Groundhogs, Zoo Will Use Goats To Predict Weather

From gophers, to penguins and now goats, Milwaukee County Zoo continues Groundhog Day tradition in idiosyncratic fashion.

Mother’s Takes Up Residence in Former Ardent Space

The fine-dining pop-up has a semi-permanent home on Farwell Avenue.

2024 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2024 Accomplishments

Holiday Cheer Continues Post-Christmas

Free Zoo days, Pabst Mansion decorations and family fun at MAM.

Zoo Opens New Penguin Habitat

Project funded with $4.5 million in state and local funding.

Winterfest, JoyFest and A Christmas Tree Beer Release

Something for everyone this weekend, including at the Milwaukee Public Museum.

Free Vaccines & Chance to Win Zoo or Art Museum Tickets

Milwaukee Families Encouraged to Update Children's Vaccinations

Zoo Maintains ‘Gold Standard’ Rating

It's spent millions in recent years on facility upgrades to maintain AZA accreditation.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Back to School Health Fair

Zoological Society Raises Additional $1 Million for Rhino Project

Donation will lessen taxpayer expense for $23 million project.

Milwaukee Chef Competes on Food Network’s ‘BBQ Brawl’

Plus: Kawa reopens, Awi sushi joins Crossroads Collective and farewell to 1033.

Pony Rides Won’t Return to the Zoo

Pony ride provider, New Beginnings Ranch had to back out.

Milwaukee Might Get Thousands of New Trees

County Parks seeks urban forestry grants funded by Inflation Reduction Act.

Pony Rides Returning to Zoo

The rides will return in June for first time since 2020.

Sharlen Moore Wins Race To Replace Ald. Michael Murphy

Youth violence prevention leader is new westside alderwoman.

Cirque du Soleil and Charlie Berens Come to Town

And it's great week for sour beers. And of course, Egg Day!

Say Goodbye to the Zoo’s Steam Engines

Zoo selling steam engines to a Wisconsin Dells train museum, replacing them with new locomotives.

First Stage celebrates spring with fun production of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL

Hilarious and heartfelt musical about friendship and surviving middle school

Board Funds Crisis Housing in Uptown Neighborhood, Demurs On Southside Dog Park

Plus: A controversial penguin project is funded, funding for southside dog park is paused and 'high-impact' parks projects are funded.

Crowley Approves New Zoo Entrance

County wants new zoo entrance to reduce car backups on Bluemound Road.

Groundhog Day? It’s Penguin Day in Milwaukee

Milwaukee County Zoo will use a Humboldt Penguin to predict the arrival of spring.

Board Games, A Zoo Run and Guys on Ice

Dodge the snow and have some fun this weekend.

After Missteps, Milwaukee Launching New Effort To Help Young Black Men

Lack of resources, infighting doomed prior efforts. Walter Lanier is charting a new course.

Weekend Offers Free Zoo, Polar Plunge

And a whole lot of New Year's Eve options.

Supervisors Support New Zoo Entrance

Current location of Zoo entrance causing traffic backups, safety issues on Bluemound Road, supervisor says.

Supervisor Wants To Solve Zoo Traffic Back-Ups

Sup. Shawn Rolland pushes funding for a reconfiguration of zoo entrance.

Watch Out For Thousands of Biking Santas

Plus: Wild Lights and Hover Craft

Supervisor Vincent Explores Future of Milwaukee County Zoo Seal and Sea Lion Facility Following Wednesday Tour

Milwaukee County’s Washington Park Designated a Historic Landmark

County Funds New Rhino Facility for Zoo

New rhino facility is third and final phase of zoo's Adventure Africa exhibit.

New Plan Emerging To Save The Domes

Friends of the Domes takes on bigger role in planning for Domes' future.

Supervisor Burgelis Praises 2024 Budget’s Investments in Public Safety and Other Important Issues

Longest Tenured Council Member, Michael Murphy, Not Seeking Reelection

But he could run for Comptroller. First elected in 1989, Murphy announces he won't run for reelection.

Family Has Questions About Sheriff Deputy Striking Teen Girl On Video

Bystander video shows deputy striking teenager, mother questions Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office claim.

Pumpkin-Flannel-Palooza This Weekend

Flannel Fest, Humboldt Park Pumpkin Pavilion, Boo at the Zoo and more.

19 Milwaukee Events to Haunt Your Halloween

From ghouls night out to a date with your boo, here's where to find the best Halloween festivities.

Zoo Will Close Seal, Sea Lion Exhibit

Citing costs, it will end partnership with Ocean Connections in December.

Don’t Despair About the Domes

Mitchell Park Domes can be saved if we stop naysaying and take action.

Pony Rides Could Return To The Zoo

Pony rides were discontinued since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Milwaukee County Zoo offering free same-day admission, parking and two free Summerfest tickets in exchange for blood donations

Red Cross: Blood supply facing stress, donors needed

Help celebrate World Blood Donor Day June 14

A Tale of Two Cities

The rise and fall of Milwaukee's parks and fall and rise of New York's Central Park offer an important lesson.

Special Ways To Celebrate Mom

Skip the bottomless mimosas and try one of these options.

Wedding-Focused Event Hall Planned for Vliet Street Near Washington Park

Industry veterans to open Denizen MKE, among a wave of new developments planned for Near West Side.

Family Foundation Gifts The Rep $5 Million For Theater Project

Herzfeld Foundation awards biggest grant in its history.

Animal Advocates Criticize Zoo’s Elephant Facility

National group says Milwaukee zoo way too small, 'a prison' for its elephants

Museum Days Returns for 2023

With special exhibits and free and reduced admission at 27 metro area museums.

We’ve Got Your Plans For New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Group meditation, a polar plunge and a Harlem Globetrotters game. You have options.

13 Ways to Celebrate New Year’s

Whether you seek thrills, great food, dancing or group fun, there's a choice for you.

Santa Rampage Raising Funds for Bike Fed

Plus: Opening weekend for Wild Lights at Zoo and many more holiday events.

Mental Health Center Wins Good Government Award

County partnership with area health systems on emergency mental health care gets award.

Family Free Day at Zoo

Plus: a traveling sneaker tour, Clerks III screening and director Q&A, Swan Lake at Milwaukee Ballet and more.

First Annual Harvest Fest Draws Hundreds to Sherman Park

Warm Weekend Promises Outdoor Fun

Two outdoor festivals on tap. And indoors a Muslim Film Festival and a dress-up event to celebrate Japanese anime.

Eat, Drink and Be Merry at Irish Fest

Plus: A la Carte at the Zoo, a new record store opens, Brady Street Art Walk and more.

A Weekend of Music and Fireworks

Summerfest's second weekend packed with music, Lakefront fireworks bring the bang and the zoo offers reduced admission price.

MPS Literacy Coach Films Reading Series Across Wisconsin

Dannette Justus films readings of children's books at interesting locations and Wisconsin landmarks.

DWD, Milwaukee County Zoo Celebrate Graduation of 12 Local Project SEARCH Interns

Project SEARCH program prepares young adults with disabilities for rewarding careers

Chairwoman Nicholson to Host Progressive Governance Academy in Milwaukee

Milwaukee County Receives Over 500 Applications to Become Changemakers at Hiring Events

County departments have held five job fairs since the launch of the “Changemakers” campaign in February

Great Lakes Distillery Block Party and Bottle Release

Plus, a grilled cheese festival, an Enlightened Brewing anniversary block party, the bubble run at Wisconsin State Fair Park and more.

Kentucky Derby Parties Abound

Plus, a sidewalk-chalk art festival, Cinco de Mayo family festival, Gallery Night at Gathering Place and more.

Check Out The Milwaukee Underground Film Festival

Plus, Egg Day at Milwaukee County Zoo, an IPA release party, and Easter-themed family film screening and more.

About The Public Museum’s Name Change

Changing to a “Wisconsin” museum may be a key to its survival.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns

Plus, a St. Patricks Day block party, Oscar-nominated shorts play at the Avalon, a makers market bar crawl and more.

Winterfest Returns to Washington Park

Plus: two gallery events, a prohibition-themed party, family day at the zoo, a fat tire bike race and more