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Celebrate Diversity

May 17 @ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Milwaukee County Zoo

Diversity is nature’s greatest strength. It should be ours too. This unique event highlights nature’s diversity and focuses on increasing our connection to both nature and community. The fun includes exploring a section of the Zoo’s forest and browsing a sustainability market!

Enjoy activities from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Highlights include:

  • Community Tree – Our community has something for everyone. Share your favorite place to visit and add your leaf to the tree!
  • Sapling Handout – Learn about the importance of diversity in forests. Take home your very own white spruce sapling to plant in your yard! (Limited supplies available).
  • Biofacts  Discover biofacts (also known as animal artifacts) from around the world.
  • Biodiversity Guessing Game  Guess how many species are represented in an ecosystem and learn how they work together.
  • Wisconsin Forest Safari – Explore a section of the Zoo’s Forest and discover the biodiversity within our grounds! Learn to identify species and help us uncover some of the plants and animals that live among us.

Sustainability Market
Join us in celebrating the diversity of our community by supporting local groups and artisans at our Sustainability Market.

Some of the participating vendors include:

  • AAB Crafts and Gifts
  • Aryelle Boivin
  • Brew City Bruisers
  • Bronzeville Collective
  • Brush Box
  • Eco Evie Apparel
  • Emma Crawfel
  • Millary Rache
  • Zelodius Morton

All activities for Celebrate Diversity are free with regular Zoo admission.

Zoo Pass membership is valid for this event.

Details

Date:
May 17
Time:
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://milwaukeezoo.org/visit/upcoming-events/celebrate-diversity-2025/

Venue

Milwaukee County Zoo
10005 W. Blue Mound Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226 United States
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Phone:
414-258-2333
Website:
http://www.milwaukeezoo.org