# Wild Lights Holiday Walk at Milwaukee County Zoo > Event for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 20 – Dec 31 · 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226 - Ages: All ages welcome (Children under 3 free) - Price: $15 per person (ages 3+); free for infants under 3; includes free on-site parking - Organizer: Milwaukee County Zoo & We Energies Foundation - Official page: https://www.milwaukeezoo.org/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/wild-lights-holiday-walk-at-milwaukee-county-zoo--listing-b8931a296a16618b2c7b9861 ## About The Milwaukee County Zoo shines brightly during the winter holiday season with Wild Lights, presented by the We Energies Foundation. Families can embark on a 1.5-mile illuminated evening stroll along glowing zoo pathways decorated with hundreds of thousands of dazzling lights and animated animal-themed sculptures. Children will delight in spotting illuminated safari animals, traversing a 100-foot sparkling light tunnel, and taking a magical winter ride aboard the North Shore Bank Safari Train. Indoor animal buildings remain open on a rotating basis, providing warm stops where kids can watch penguins and aquatic creatures. Warm up at outdoor s'mores roasting fire pits, sip hot cocoa, and take memorable family holiday photos next to towering illuminated holiday trees throughout the grounds. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Zoo paths are wide, paved, and fully stroller and wagon accessible; stroller rentals are available at the main gate. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Mother's Nursing Suites located in the Otto Borchert Family Special Exhibits Building and near the Primates of the World pavilion. • Age Suitability: Ideal for all ages, from infants nestled in strollers to enthusiastic elementary children. • Sensory Tips: Paths are gently illuminated; light tunnels feature soft fading transitions rather than jarring strobe effects. ## Similar picks in Milwaukee - [Country Christmas Holiday Light Show at The Ingleside Hotel](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/country-christmas-holiday-light-show-at-the-ingleside-hotel--listing-fbcb77fc66e70a3efeee5114) — Nov 20 – Jan 2 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · The Ingleside Hotel, Pewaukee · All ages · From $25 · checked Nov 5. 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