Celebrate 20 years of family-friendly bowling! Register for the 2013 Zoological Society of Milwaukee’s (ZSM) Beastly Bowl-a-Thon. The ZSM has been holding this fundraiser for 20 years to raise money for the ZSM’s Sponsor an Animal program. That program, which supports all the animals at the Milwaukee County Zoo, is celebrating its 30th year! The [...]

Here is a cool idea for a holiday or winter birthday gift: sponsor Addi Jean (A.J.), the Milwaukee County Zoo’s baby Bactrian camel. A.J. was born on May 4, 2012. Sponsors can visit A.J. this winter and watch her frolic in the snow. That’s because Bactrian camels thrive in cold weather. Sponsor A.J. for just [...]

You can experience nature— and exotic animals— without leaving the city when you participate in the Zoological Society of Milwaukee’s annual Snooze at the Zoo campout, sponsored by Old Orchard Brands and Sentry Foods. Pitch a tent at the Milwaukee County Zoo on the two remaining nights available— Aug. 8 or 9—and listen to animals [...]

By Maricha Harris If someone announced that animals could be seen at the zoo, you’d probably look at them like they were crazy for announcing what everyone knows. But if you heard you could see a free theater show, you may raise an eyebrow in shock. Indeed, Milwaukee County Zoo patrons can participate in free [...]

If you think you feel the earth rumbling Memorial Day weekend, no need to check with your meteorologist – it may not be the weather! Starting May 26, and running through September 3, the Milwaukee County Zoo presents its newest rumbling and roaring guests – that’s right, the dinosaurs! Take a trip back to a [...]

With spring training in full “swing,” baseball season is almost upon us! During the 2012 season, Zoo fans and baseball fans can enjoy both of these popular pastimes for a special reduced rate through the “Brew Crew & the Zoo Ticket Package.” Here’s the deal: For just $20, see the Brew Crew & the Zoo! [...]

Ronald and Joanne Williamson of Mequon posed in front of the pond at the Zoological Society of Milwaukee’s (ZSM’s) Zoo Ball 2011. The June 25 event, sponsored by American Airlines, was held at the Milwaukee County Zoo. The evening was called A Night in Havana, and many of the gowns had a flowing, ruffled feel [...]