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Family Free Day – November 7, 2026≈ < 1 mi

Family Free Day – November 7, 2026

Saturday · All day

Milwaukee County Zoo · Milwaukee · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals

Sponsored by Tri City National Bank & FOX6 Mark your calendar for the first Saturday in November for a special visit to the Zoo. All guests receive free admission! (Parking and regular attraction fees still apply). Take in the sights around the Zoo — check out the North American river otters or stop by Penguins of the Pacific to visit the Humboldt penguins. <section class="elementor-section elementor-

Wild Lights≈ < 1 mi

Wild Lights

Fri, Nov 20 · All day · runs through Nov 28

Milwaukee County Zoo · Milwaukee · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Presented by We Energies Foundation Nov. 20-28, Dec. 3-31; except closed Nov. 23-26, 29-30, Dec. 1-2, 7-8, 14-15, 24-25 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL THRU NOV. 8 Wild Lights and frosty nights! Experience the magic of the Zoo after dark, walking through hundreds of thousands of sparkling lights throughout the forest and pathways. Enjoy an enchanted evening under the stars in an illuminated destination glowing with a variety of animal-themed light displays. NON-MEMBER TICKETS MEMBER TICKETS <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-306bd77 full elementor-hidden-mo

Wild Lights Drive Thru≈ < 1 mi

Wild Lights Drive Thru

Sun, Nov 22 · All day

Milwaukee County Zoo · Milwaukee · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Presented by We Energies Foundation Nov. 22, Dec. 6, 13 Special “Drive Thru” dates offer a different experience — to enjoy Wild Lights from the comfort of your car! NON-MEMBER TICKETS MEMBER TICKETS <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elemen

Family Free Day – December 5, 2026≈ < 1 mi

Family Free Day – December 5, 2026

Sat, Dec 5 · All day

Milwaukee County Zoo · Milwaukee · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals

Sponsored by Tri City National Bank & FOX6 Take advantage of all the Zoo has to offer in the winter on this select Saturday when all guests receive free admission (parking and regular attraction fees still apply). Warm up in the indoor animal buildings, including the Aquatic & Reptile Center or Florence Mila Borchert Big Cat Country. <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elemento

Frosty Free Week≈ < 1 mi

Frosty Free Week

Sat, Dec 26 · All day · runs through Dec 30

Milwaukee County Zoo · Milwaukee · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Sponsored by Generac It’s the season of giving, and the Zoo offers a week of free daytime admission to thank guests for their support. Visit the Zoo during “Frosty Free Week” to enjoy animals and nature. All guests receive free daytime admission December 26-30, 2026. (Regular parking and attraction rates apply. Regular admission rates apply to the Zoo’s Wild Lights night event.) <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-eleme