The Milwaukee County Zoo is considered among the finest Zoos in the country. It is situated on 200 wooded acres and is home to approximately 2500 animals, representing 300 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and invertebrates. With the opening of the newly renovated Aquatic & Reptile Center, a $25 million renovation and expansion plan was completed. The plan included the renovation of the Stackner Heritager Farm and the Polar Bear, Sea Lion, Aviary and Primates of the World exhibits, as well as the addition of the Peck Welcome Center, Humboldt Penguin exhibit and Apes of Africa building. The Milwaukee County Zoo hosts over 20 special events, including celebrations at Easter, Halloween and the holiday season. The highlight of the year is the finest food festival in Wisconsin; The Journal Sentinel's a la Carte. This feast with the beasts is held in August each year.
Location:
10001 West Blue Mound Road, Milwaukee Wisconsin 53226
Telephone
414-771-5500
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Milwaukee) Milwaukee County Zoo
(Milwaukee) Milwaukee County Zoo
(Franklin) Wehr Nature Center
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02/02 Coming to The Milwaukee area
Dairy State Cheese and Beer Festival Kenosha WI April20 This fun-filled event includes cheese from around the state of Wisconsin, some of the area’s finest beers and live music.
North Shore Unitarian Church Art Fair Deerfield IL April27-28 NSUC's annual ART FAIR is a juried show featuring the original works of 65+ talented artists and artisans. The fine art and fine crafts exhibited include photography, painting, ceramics, glass, paper, woodwork, metalwork, jewelry, sculpture, fiber, clothing and mixed media. Exhibiting artists come from Illinois as well as from several surrounding states.
Montello's Fish-n-Fun Montello WI May3-5 Fly over the city in a helicopter, paddle down the Fox River like Marquette and Joliet in a guided canoe, munch on cotton candy between thrilling carnival rides, send the kids fishing with the pros on Montello Lake.
Chocolate Fest Long Grove IL May3-5 Dive into three days of nothing but CHOCOLATE! Mmm, chocolate strawberries, donuts, and much more! Every spring, the Village of Long Grove celebrates the existence of the world's best tasting antioxidant.
Lilac Time Art and Craft Fair Lombard IL May5 The Lilac Time Art and Craft Fair is held annually on St. Charles Road between Main and Elizabeth in downtown Lombard. All of the proceeds received from the craft booth rentals are donated to local charities. Features 140 craft exhibitors and 4000 attendees throughout the day.
West Chicago Blooming Fest West Chicago IL May18 The City of West Chicago presents another colorful Blooming Fest, an annual downtown garden festival. It combines the West Chicago Garden Club's popular plant sale, with a craft show, children's activities, music, food and fun. Downtown merchants and restaurants get into the act with special promotions, in-store specials and sidewalk sales.
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