Easter Fun at the Milwaukee County Zoo: Egg Day Saturday, April 19th

The day before Easter at the Zoo means “egg-stra” special fun on Saturday, April 19! Egg Day, sponsored by Welch’s and Pick ‘n Save, officially gets underway at 9 a.m.!

Highlights include:

• U.S. Bank Gathering Place – 10 a.m. / Noon / 2 p.m.:   “Bubble Wonders Show,” as an expert “Bubblologist” creates amazing works of art with….BUBBLES! Bubble tricks include: “the bubble caterpillar,” “bubble volcano,” “electric dancing bubble,” and the popular “bubble merry-go-round!”
• Northwestern Mutual Family Farm Playground – “The Hop-to-It Bunny Scavenger Hunt” – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.:   Calling all “egg-cellent” kids 8 and under to hop to it, and search for special Easter-themed tokens, and redeem them for sweet treats!
• Stearns Family Apes of Africa - In the rainforests of Africa, have fun with face painting and receive a bunny nose and whiskers, just like the most famous Bunny of all!
• NEW THIS YEAR!   Visit Kohl’s Wild Theater for fun theater performances with professional actors:  10:30 a.m. and Noon: The Mysterious Case of the Disappearing Bees  11:15 a.m.: The Great Wisconsin Zoo-per Bowl
• Primates of the World:   Have fun with activities like designing a set of bunny ears and hippity hop wearing them in our Easter parade!
• Egg DayEaster Parade – 2 p.m.:  Hip, Hop, Hurrah! Meet at the Northwestern Mutual Family Farm, along with the master of ceremonies, the Easter Bunny and his group of costumed characters, and march through the park! You’ll conclude at the Peck Welcome Center for a chance to win special prize giveaways.
• Throughout the Zoo:  Be on the lookout for our animals to take part in Easter festivities, as they receive special Easter-related enrichment items in their habitats. Enrichment activities keep the animals active and healthy, allowing them to demonstrate behaviors similar to those they would in the wild. Among the animals receiving these special treats are jaguars, wolves and orangutans.
• All Aboard for a “Train Teaser!”  Hop on our North Shore Bank Safari Train to test your skills counting Easter eggs hidden on the wooded and winding route around the Zoo.

Zoo admission is $14.25 for adults, $11.25 for children (3 to 12 years), free for children 2 and under, and $13.25 for senior citizens (60 and older). Milwaukee County residents with I.D. receive $1.75 off regular Zoo admission. Parking is $12. Zoological membership is valid. For more information on “Egg Day,” please contact the Zoo’s Public Affairs and Services Division at 414.256.5466.