The annual Boerner in Bloom Festival in June is a major attraction. Outdoor concerts held Thursday evenings in summer. Hours are seasonal.
Most animals live in natural surroundings, with predators and prey separated only by hidden moats.
There is a zoo train, sea lion show, train tour, animal rides and educational dairy farm. Restaurants and gift shops. Open year-round with seasonal hours and rates. 10001 W. Blue Mound Rd., Milwaukee. Architecturally unique glass domes house a tropical rainforest, a desert oasis, and five seasonal floral shows.