Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee

Milwaukee County Zoo

June 10 2026
Within Walking Distance

Overview

Getting To and From

Inside the Venue

Onsite Accessibility

Our Guidelines

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About

The Milwaukee County Zoo, located at 10001 W. Bluemound Road in Milwaukee, was founded over 130 years ago — growing from an 1892 mammal-and-bird display in Washington Park into today's 190-acre home to more than 2,400 animals across over 340 species. Owned and operated by Milwaukee County, the Zoo's mission is to inspire people to conserve wildlife and wild places, envisioning a world where wildlife and people thrive. The Zoo is open daily year-round (with seasonal hours) and is certified sensory-inclusive in partnership with KultureCity, with quiet areas, headphone zones, and sensory bags available for guests with sensory sensitivities.

Getting To and From

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Notes	Additional Info / Things to Know
On Site Parking Garage or Lot	Yes	Yes	On-site parking is available in the Zoo's lots. Accessible parking spaces are located at the front of Lots 1, 2, and 3 and require a Disabled Parking Identification Permit hangtag or Disabled/Veteran license plates. Parking is paid (Apple Pay accepted).	Pets are not allowed, even in a vehicle in the parking lot. Smoking is permitted only in the parking lots. Parking is included with a picnic-pass admission.
Drop Off/Pick Up Lanes/ Ride Share	No	Yes
Off site Parking	Yes	Yes	Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) routes serving the Zoo: CONNECT (Bluemound Road/95th Street), Route 28 (Bluemound Road/108th Street), and Route 92 (Bluemound Road/95th Street). From Waukesha County, the Waukesha Metro Route 1 also serves the area.	All MCTS buses feature low-floor design and ramps for mobility devices.
Accessible Entrance	Yes	Yes	All publicly-accessible Zoo buildings have a wheelchair-accessible entrance. The Zoo's main entrance and walk-in entrance are open year-round; the West Entrance is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Site Map/Floorplan	Yes	Yes	An interactive virtual Zoo map showing restrooms, shops, and points of interest is available online.	The virtual map below shows restrooms, shops, and select points of interest and activities at the Milwaukee County Zoo.

Inside the Venue

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Notes	Additional Info / Things to Know
Dedicated Accessible Entrance	Yes	Yes	All publicly-accessible Zoo buildings have a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Street Level Access and Automatic Doors	No	Yes
Security Checkpoint	Yes	Yes	For the safety of visitors and staff, weapons (guns, personal safety devices, sharp implements, etc.) are prohibited in Zoo buildings and on Zoo grounds during posted special events. The Zoo does not allow the open or concealed carry of any weapons in any Zoo building or during any posted special event.	Carry-ins of alcoholic beverages are not allowed, and no glass bottles or containers are permitted. Guests may bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Use of Mobility Aids	Yes	Yes	Wheelchairs rent for $10/day and mobility (ECV) scooters for $35/day (500 lb max), cashless only and first-come, first-served, at the U.S. Bank Gathering Place kiosk or the outdoor Mobility Tent. Strollers ($12.50) and wagons ($15.50) are also available. Guests may bring their own wheelchairs, mobility aids, and other power-driven mobility devices that comply with Milwaukee County ADA procedures.	Service animals that comply with the Milwaukee County ADA Service Animal Procedure are welcome (not permitted in the Goat Yard); pets are not allowed. Free Aira services are offered for blind and low-vision guests. One of the Zoo's three trams is accessible — call ahead to confirm availability.
Accessible Seating (Theater)

Location

10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226

Getting To and From

Find essential details on parking, drop-off points, and accessibility to make your visit smooth and hassle-free.
Check the table below for more information.

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Notes	Additional Info / Things to Know
On Site Parking Garage or Lot	Yes	Yes	On-site parking is available in the Zoo's lots. Accessible parking spaces are located at the front of Lots 1, 2, and 3 and require a Disabled Parking Identification Permit hangtag or Disabled/Veteran license plates. Parking is paid (Apple Pay accepted).	Pets are not allowed, even in a vehicle in the parking lot. Smoking is permitted only in the parking lots. Parking is included with a picnic-pass admission.
Drop Off/Pick Up Lanes/ Ride Share	No	Yes
Off site Parking	Yes	Yes	Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) routes serving the Zoo: CONNECT (Bluemound Road/95th Street), Route 28 (Bluemound Road/108th Street), and Route 92 (Bluemound Road/95th Street). From Waukesha County, the Waukesha Metro Route 1 also serves the area.	All MCTS buses feature low-floor design and ramps for mobility devices.
Accessible Entrance	Yes	Yes	All publicly-accessible Zoo buildings have a wheelchair-accessible entrance. The Zoo's main entrance and walk-in entrance are open year-round; the West Entrance is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Site Map/Floorplan	Yes	Yes	An interactive virtual Zoo map showing restrooms, shops, and points of interest is available online.	The virtual map below shows restrooms, shops, and select points of interest and activities at the Milwaukee County Zoo.

Inside the Venue

Get to know what to expect indoors—from seating layouts to restrooms and concessions.

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Notes	Additional Info / Things to Know
Dedicated Accessible Entrance	Yes	Yes	All publicly-accessible Zoo buildings have a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Street Level Access and Automatic Doors	No	Yes
Security Checkpoint	Yes	Yes	For the safety of visitors and staff, weapons (guns, personal safety devices, sharp implements, etc.) are prohibited in Zoo buildings and on Zoo grounds during posted special events. The Zoo does not allow the open or concealed carry of any weapons in any Zoo building or during any posted special event.	Carry-ins of alcoholic beverages are not allowed, and no glass bottles or containers are permitted. Guests may bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Use of Mobility Aids	Yes	Yes	Wheelchairs rent for $10/day and mobility (ECV) scooters for $35/day (500 lb max), cashless only and first-come, first-served, at the U.S. Bank Gathering Place kiosk or the outdoor Mobility Tent. Strollers ($12.50) and wagons ($15.50) are also available. Guests may bring their own wheelchairs, mobility aids, and other power-driven mobility devices that comply with Milwaukee County ADA procedures.	Service animals that comply with the Milwaukee County ADA Service Animal Procedure are welcome (not permitted in the Goat Yard); pets are not allowed. Free Aira services are offered for blind and low-vision guests. One of the Zoo's three trams is accessible — call ahead to confirm availability.
Accessible Seating (Theater)

Onsite Accessibility

Learn about ramps, elevators, restrooms, and other accessible features available during your visit

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Notes	Additional Info / Things to Know
Restrooms	Yes	Yes	Accessible restrooms are located in many Zoo buildings, including the Aquatic & Reptile Center, Giraffe, Dairy Complex, Peck Welcome Center, Primates of the World, Florence Mila Borchert Big Cat Country, Café 1892, and the U.S. Bank Gathering Place. Family restrooms with changing areas are just outside the main Gift Shop and at the West Entrance.	A Universal Changing Station (adult-size table holding 300+ lb, toilet, and sink) is just outside the main Gift Shop. Three Mamava lactation suites are available (U.S. Bank Gathering Place, Aquatic & Reptile Center, and the Dairy Complex/Family Farm).
Elevators	Yes	Yes	Accessible elevators are located in the Peck Welcome Center and the Karen Peck Katz Conservation Education Center.
On-Site Dining	Yes	Yes	Café 1892 and Coffee Shop is open daily, year-round, on the northern end of the U.S. Bank Gathering Place. Additional food locations — including Cedar Crest Ice Cream Parlor, Crust & Copper, Wild Burger, and seasonal snack stands — operate throughout the grounds, weather permitting.	Guests may bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages; no glass bottles and no alcohol carry-ins are allowed.
Theater, Auditorium, etc. (Museum)	Yes	Yes	The Milwaukee County Zoo is a 190-acre zoo home to more than 2,400 animals across 340+ species, and is certified sensory-inclusive in partnership with KultureCity, featuring quiet areas and headphone zones. Sensory bags (noise-canceling headphones, fidgets, feeling-zone cards, a weighted lap pad, and more) can be checked out at Guest Services in the U.S. Bank Gathering Place.	Ride/attraction accessibility varies: the Carousel (300 lb max) and the Giraffe Experience are wheelchair-accessible via ramp; the Safari Train is accessible for transfers (use the separate wheelchair gate and notify the ticket seller); the Virtual Reality Experience is ADA- and sensory-accessible. ScooterPals, the Sky Adventure Zip Line and Ropes Courses, and the Sky Safari are not ADA accessible.

Our Guidelines

1. Make Accessibility Info Easy to Find - Dedicated Website Accessibility Page

Clearly post detailed accessibility information online, covering parking, entrances, interior pathways, site plans, and more.

2. Include All Mobility Devices

Consider walkers, canes, crutches — not just wheelchairs. Provide specifics for a variety of mobility needs. Include people who use different devices in the conversation.

3. Go Beyond ADA Compliance

ADA is the minimum. Strive for real-world accessibility through thoughtful design and ongoing improvements.

4. Visibility = Accessibility

If disabled visitors aren't present, barriers may exist. Transparency and preparation are the keys to inclusion. Empower everyone to attend.

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