Milwaukee County Zoo

The Milwaukee County Zoo opened in 1958. Covering an area of 200 acres, it has about 1800 animals. It is famous for being home to the largest lot of 'bonobos', outside their native- Democratic Republic of Congo. It also has two world famous cheetahs from the National zoo. The first ever births in captivity, of polar bears and siamangs took place at the Milwaukee Zoo. When it first opened it had the grizzly bear den, monkey Island, feline house, the primate building and the pachyderm mall. It also had the 'Zoo line', a miniature train that took visitors around the zoo.

Details on hours, fees, parking etc.

http://www.milwaukeezoo.org/visit/hoursfees.php

A visitors guide to the Milwaukee County Zoo

http://wisconsin-travel.suite101.com/article.cfm/milwaukee_county_zoo

Tourists, on their Milwaukee wi travel, look forward to visiting the Milwaukee County Zoo as it is the best place for animal lovers to get a glimpse in to the lives of their favorite animals. There are a number of exhibits at the zoo. They include 'Taylor Family Humboldt Penguins' which allows underwater viewing of Humboldt Penguins.

The 'Aquatic and Reptile Center' has reptiles, fish, amphibians, and invertebrates. 'Primates of the World' houses primates from all over the world like orangutans and mandrills. 'The Macaque Island' at the zoo houses Japanese Macaques. 'The Sterns Family Apes of Africa' is the section where one can find gorilla and bonobos. Over 60 species of birds can be found at the 'Herd and Nada Mahler Family Aviary'. The Otto Borchert Family Special Exhibits Gallery showcases traveling and special exhibits.

The Milwaukee County Zoo map

http://www.milwaukeezoo.org/visit/map/

There are many travel options available for those who want to travel to Milwaukee WI. There are a number of good hotels near the zoo, for those who want to stay nearby. It can be said that a trip to Milwaukee County Zoo is worth it, and one can take back many happy memories of all the numerous and exciting exhibits.

Milwaukee County Zoo Address
10001 West Blue Mound Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226

Contact:
Tel: (414) 256-5412

Milwaukee County Zoo Hours:
January & February / November & December 2010:
Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

March 1 through May 28, 2010:
Daily: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

May 29 through September 6, 2010:
Daily: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

September 7 through October 31, 2010:
Daily: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Animal buildings close 15 minutes prior to Zoo closing time.

Ticket Information for the Milwaukee County Zoo:
Adult: $11.75 (January - March & November - December), $13.25 (April - October)
Junior (3-12): $8.75 (January - March & November - December), $10.25 (April - October)
Child (2 and under): Free
Senior Citizen (60 and over): $10.25 (January - March & November - December), $12.25 (April - October)

Website: http://www.milwaukeezoo.org/