Animals & Zoos
Zoo, aquarium, and farm days
Lake Michigan Divers
Watch Lake Michigan fish and an underwater feeding demonstration at Discovery World.
Movie Nights at the Barn
Outdoor movie night at Schallock Center for Animals—family entertainment with a furry backdrop.
Animal Encounters at Discovery World
Up-close animal encounters at Discovery World—hands-on wildlife education for curious kids.
Reindeer Village (Cascade)
Meet and visit with reindeer at a festive holiday village experience.
Bird Buddies: A Family Avian Adventure
Family-friendly bird-watching and nature adventure at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center.
HAWS Tots & Tails
Toddler-friendly animal encounter program at HAWS animal shelter in Waukesha.
Wild Lights
Walk through the Milwaukee County Zoo transformed with glowing lights and nighttime magic (Nov–Dec).
Animal Encounters
Meet live turtles and snakes in the Great Lakes Future exhibit at Discovery World.
Wild Lights at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Glowing holiday light display throughout the Milwaukee County Zoo grounds.
Mermaid Echo
Watch Mermaid Echo perform and learn about aquatic ecology at Discovery World.
Wild Lights Drive Thru
Drive-thru holiday light spectacular at Milwaukee County Zoo.
Milwaukee County Zoo Free Day
Free admission day at Milwaukee County Zoo—explore animals and outdoor grounds as a family.
Wildlife In Need Center Holiday Meet & Greet
Meet rescued wildlife during the holiday season at Wildlife in Need Center.
Family Free Day
Free admission to Milwaukee County Zoo on a select winter Saturday—explore indoor animal buildings and outdoor exhibits.
Wild Lights Dogs After Dark
Dog-friendly holiday light walk at Milwaukee County Zoo with your pup.
More events outside the Milwaukee area
3 events farther afield.
