Milwaukee County Zoo free day, crowds enjoy sunny Saturday

Family Free Day at Milwaukee County Zoo

It was a sunny and warm March day, and many people took advantage, heading to the Milwaukee County Zoo for Family Free Day on Saturday, March 2.

MILWAUKEE - It was a sunny and warm March day, and many people took advantage, heading to the Milwaukee County Zoo for Family Free Day on Saturday, March 2.

Of note, there were some new animals at the zoo – including a new giraffe from the Dallas Zoo and four cow calves.

Family Free Day was so popular that it caused some traffic backups on the roads and freeways around the zoo. So much so, in fact, that the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office had to step in and close off some areas, and make a public service announcement about people parking on exit ramps.

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FOX6 is a sponsor of Family Free Day. The next Family Free Day is not until Oct. 5.

"We offer them usually in the spring, fall and winter. A great opportunity for people of all demographics to come out and enjoy the zoo and make it really accessible for everyone," said Kimberly Graves, the zoo's communications coordinator.

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To learn more about the Milwaukee County Zoo, visit the zoo's website.