Tired of winter’s frozen grip? Got cabin fever? Get out of the house and sweat … for the animals. The Zoological Society of Milwaukee is holding its third annual Zumba® Fitness Party at the Zoo fundraiser on Feb. 27. This event is led by Zumba Jammer™ Rachel Beimel and other licensed Zumba® instructors. Held in the evening at the Milwaukee County Zoo, it’s a fun way to focus on cardiovascular strength through easy-to-follow choreography set to upbeat world rhythms. Money raised benefits the Zoological Society’s Sponsor an Animal program.

What: Zumba® Fitness Party at the Zoo fundraiser
Where: Milwaukee County Zoo’s Peck Welcome Center; 10005 W. Bluemound Road.
When: Feb. 27, 2015; 6-8 p.m. (Registration at 5 p.m.)
Who: Open to ages 14 and up; no experience necessary
Why: To raise money for the Zoo’s animals and to raise your heart rate in a healthful way
Costs and Registration: $20 per person if registered by Feb 25 (pre-register at zoosociety.org/Zumba or call 414-258-2333); $25 if registered at the door.