# Family Free Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo (November)

> Event for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 7 · 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Where: Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Free admission for all guests; parking and regular attraction fees still apply
- Organizer: Milwaukee County Zoo
- Official page: https://milwaukeezoo.org/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

On the first Saturday in November every guest gets free admission to the Milwaukee County Zoo. Families can visit the North American river otters, the Humboldt penguins at Penguins of the Pacific and the rest of the zoo's indoor and outdoor exhibits. Parking and the usual attraction fees (rides and similar extras) still apply, and free days tend to be busy, so arrive early.

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