# Fantastic Forest at the Milwaukee County Zoo

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

- When: Dec 1 – Dec 31
- Where: Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Zoological Society of Milwaukee
- Official page: https://www.zoosociety.org/events/fantastic-forest
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Nearly 70 Christmas trees in the U.S. Bank Gathering Place are decorated with animal-themed ornaments by local youth groups, a prelude to walking into Wild Lights.

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