SENIOR CELEBRATION
AT THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO
SPONSORED BY WHEATON FRANCISCAN SENIOR HEALTH
MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee County Zoo invites all “young-at-heart” seniors age 55+ to join us on Friday, September 2 for Senior Celebration, sponsored by Wheaton Franciscan Senior Health. Seniors receive free admission from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (proof of age required). Senior Celebration includes a variety of sights and activities for seniors to experience, including:
- Wheaton Franciscan Senior Health
This group is proud to present its services to seniors. Visit Wheaton Franciscan’s booth to meet Wheaton Franciscan personnel and learn more about senior services. Don’t forget to register for door prizes!
Box Lunches: Purchase tickets for $6.75 – supplies limited. Roast turkey and provolone cheese on a wheat bun, pasta salad cup, chips and soda.
- FUN WALK
Join us at 9:30 a.m. for a 1-mile walk through the Zoo hosted by Wisconsin Senior Olympics.
- HEALTH & WELLNESS EXHIBITORS
Meet interesting exhibitors—chosen with the needs of seniors in mind— plus take part in important health screenings. Complimentary cookies for the first 2,000 visitors courtesy of Aldi.
- ENTERTAINMENT
Sponsored by San Camillo
9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Jimmy Madritsch & Friends
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jeff Winard
9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Close Enuf with Special Guest British Invasion ’64 (complimentary ice cream for the first 1,000 visitors)
- SENIOR STRETCHING
At 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., the SilverSneakers will lead a 5–10 minute stretch session and brief workout designed specifically to energize seniors as they make their way around the Zoo.
- GARDENS GALORE
Visit the Zoo gardens and learn helpful gardening tips from on-site Master Gardeners.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- BIRDS OF PREY SHOW
Enjoy a FREE show featuring free flights by our resident flock.
11 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
- KOHL’S WILD THEATER
Professional performers present 15-minute, conservation-themed shows using drama, songs, games and puppetry
10:15 a.m., Noon, 1:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
- BINGO
Join in the fun and take part in this popular game for all ages!
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Noon to 1 p.m.
- BUGS! LARGER THAN LIFE
Sponsored by Sendik’s Food Markets
Get up close with giant robotic bugs in the Zoo’s very own backyard!
Opens at 9:30 a.m. / $2.50
Outside Behind the Small Mammals Building
- OCEANS OF FUN SEAL & SEA LION SHOW
Sponsored by Anderson Seal LLC
Enjoy an exciting aquatic show featuring California sea lions and harbor seals / $2.50 (Reduced rate of $2 for seniors)
10:30 a.m., Noon, 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m.
All activities are free unless otherwise noted. For more information on the event, contact the Zoo’s Marketing and Communications Division at 414.256.5411.