The County Zoo is running a contest to name a penguin chick born on March 14 (Pi Day). Three voters will win a prize package.

The Milwaukee County Zoo announced Wednesday it would close the small animals habitat by the end of the year. The facility does not provide an adequate habitat for the species there, Zoo Director ...

There are just a couple days left to ride the last coal-fired steam locomotive at the Milwaukee County Zoo—one of the days being this coming Saturday, Sept. 14. Partly for environmental reasons ...

Elephant plays with watermelon at Milwaukee County Zoo in Wisconsin. A heartwarming video captures the enchanting moment of an elephant delighting in the refreshing fruit.

Adorable footage shows an elephant cooling with water splashing from a hose pipe at the Milwaukee County Zoo on July 12. The jumbo tries to beat the heat during a hot summer day. The zoo caretaker ...

Visiting the Milwaukee County Zoo Safari Train offers a ride through the present with a look at the past and future.

The new rhino habitat is phase three of the Milwaukee County Zoo's Adventure Africa project.

More than 2,100 animals live at the Milwaukee County Zoo, including elephants, tigers and penguins. Here's what to know when you visit.

The Milwaukee County Zoo has been a local institution since it started as a small mammal and bird display in Washington Park in 1892. The zoo moved to its current location at 10001 W. Blue Mound Road ...

Milwaukee County Zoo said the two steam locomotives are considered a historic attraction, and the North Shore Bank Safari Train is the zoo’s oldest and most popular ride.

What’s new at the Milwaukee County Zoo? Gorillas in virtual reality, hippos, elephants, pandas and more. Meet the new additions here.