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that closely resembles a hippo
habitat in the wild, with props
such as anchored artificial logs.
Available for photo opps
and play in any weather are
two custom-made fiberglass
hippo sculptures replicating
the zoo's hippos.
ELEPHANT ADVENTURES
Opened last summer, the
Milwaukee County Zoo's ele
-
phant exhibit boasts a 1.6-acre
outdoor habitat and indoor
state-of-the-art Elephant Care
Center.
Elephants Brittany, Ruth and
Belle can be viewed roaming
freely at the indoor Elephant
Care Center or even outside.
For elephant caregivers, No
-
vember temperatures are less
of a concern than slippery ice
and snow.
OUTDOOR FUN
Animals to see outside include
the polar bear, caribou, elk,
snow leopards, otters and seals.
Families thrill to see the
zoo's six-month-old snow
leopard, Milja. It's been six
years since the zoo has had a
baby snow leopard, and these
animals become most active
when it's cold outside.
The river otters water play
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ground doesn't freeze, and
they continue their antics year-
round.
The primate building is
closed because those animals'
genetic makeup makes them
more susceptible to Covid-19.
But the popular outdoor
Monkey Island exhibit is open
and as entertaining as ever.
A moat separates Japanese
macaques from visitors, and
the expansive layout makes
for easy physical distancing.
These monkeys are adapt
-
ed to cold weather. With two
moms and their babies among
the troop, there are plenty of
antics that make watching
these monkeys hilarious!
The train and carousel will
run if temperatures stay in the
upper 40s. It is recommended
that people call the zoo to find
out if these rides are running.
2,100+
specimens
354 different
species
The Carousel
and Zoo Train
need temperatures in the
upper 40s to operate.
Phone for information,
(414) 771-3040.
Limited concessions
are available.
Zoo Hours
9:30am-3pm daily.
Winter
Admission Rates
$14.25/adults
and $11.25/children (3-12).
Parking is $12.
Family Free Days
Nov. 7 and Dec. 5.*
Frosty Free Week
Dec. 26 – Dec. 31.*
*Advance Online
Reservations Required
Zoo closed dates:
Nov. 26, Dec. 25
and Jan. 1.
For additional info on the
Milwaukee County Zoo visit
milwaukeezoo.org
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