# Frosty Free Week at the Milwaukee County Zoo

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

- When: Sat, Dec 26 (+4 more dates) · 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Where: Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Free daytime admission; regular parking and attraction rates apply; Wild Lights night event not included
- Organizer: Milwaukee County Zoo
- Official page: https://milwaukeezoo.org/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

During winter break the zoo waives daytime admission for five days in a row, a low-cost outing for families with kids home from school. Indoor animal buildings make it workable in cold weather. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on December 26 and 27 and 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on December 28 to 30. Parking and attraction fees apply as usual, and the evening Wild Lights event keeps its regular ticket prices.

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