Milwaukee County Zoo Family Free Day: Saturday, Nov. 1
Family Free Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo
It’s Family Free Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo, of which FOX6 is a proud sponsor. Joining FOX6 WakeUp this morning is Megan O’Shea with all the details.
MILWAUKEE - What's better than a family trip to the Milwaukee County Zoo? How about a free trip to the zoo!
What you can do:
Family Free Day returned to the zoo from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1. Parking and other attraction rates still apply, but Zoo Pass Plus and Platypus Circle members got free parking.
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The Penguins of the Pacific habitat greets guests as they start their journey through the zoo, which is filled with over 2,200 animals and over 340 species to visit and learn about.
Two new calves – Ayshire calf Mabel and Black and White Holstein bull calf Lee – were born earlier this year. There are also a few new macaques on Macaque Island, born in the summer, and bonobo baby Remi.
New Milwaukee County Zoo train engine ready for rides; what to know
The Milwaukee County Zoo welcomed a new diesel locomotive, Engine No. 2025, to its train fleet this summer. An inaugural ride will take place Sept. 13.
The train and carousel are available, too, as is a virtual reality experience with multiple shots to select from.
What's next:
Family Free Days take place on the first Saturday of each month from January through March and October through December. The next Family Free Day will be Saturday, Dec. 6.
Between now and then, the zoo's Wild Lights display will be open on select nights. A special Wild Lights drive-thru will be on Nov. 23. Find ticket information on the zoo's website.
FOX6 is a proud sponsor of Family Free Days.
The Source: FOX6 News referenced information from the Milwaukee County Zoo.