# Zoo Classes at the Milwaukee County Zoo

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

- When: Fall classes registering now. Spring classes go on sale Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. for…
- Where: Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226
- Ages: Infants through age 15; family classes all ages
- Price: Fees not printed on the page; financial aid applications open for 2026 classes.
- Schedule: Fall classes registering now. Spring classes go on sale Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. for Zoo Pass members; non-member registration starts Wednesday, Nov. 18. Session dates are in the seasonal brochures.
- Organizer: Zoological Society of Milwaukee
- Official page: https://my.zoosociety.org/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Zoological Society of Milwaukee classes held at the Milwaukee County Zoo, with topics and activities matched to each age and time spent meeting Zoo animals. Stroller Safari is for infants through age 2 with a grown-up (puppet play, sign language and songs); 2- and 3-year-olds come with a grown-up; 4- and 5-year-olds attend with a grown-up or on their own; classes for ages 6–15 cover animal behavior, zoo careers, ecosystems and conservation; family classes are open to all ages. Early childhood classes run through the year, and school-age, teen and family classes are half-day sessions on weekends.

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