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Family Fun
Milwaukee County Zoo
(414) 771-3040
6 miles west on US18 between US 45
and SR 100 at 10001 West Blossomwood Road
Hours and admission fees:
May-Sept.: Mon.-Sat. 9-5. Sun. and holidays 9-6
Rest of the year: daily 9-4:30. Admission charged.
Nominal charge for zoomobile and train
The Milwaukee zoo is ranked among the finest zoological gardens in the world. More than 2500 species of animals are displayed in five continental groupings and in natural habitat settings. A daily educational show features four California Sea Lions. A close up educational tour in zoomobiles is available. Other highlights are an educational dairy complex called Heritage Farm; a petting zoo, and a miniature train. Rental equipment is available for use on a cross country ski trail that passes by indoor and outdoor animal exhibits. Allow a minimum of 3 hours at the zoo. Wheel chair and stroller rentals are offered.
Milwaukee County Historical Center
(414) 273-8288
Admission: Free
Mon.-Fri. 9:30-5
Sat.10-5; Sun. 1-5. Closed holidays
The museum features a trip back in time. On display are military items, women's fashions, a panorama painter's gallery, firefighting equipment, an early 20th century pharmacy, physician's office and bank. Allow 1 hour minimum
Pettit National Ice Center,
(414) 266-0100
S. of I-94 exit 306 at 500 S. 84th Street
Guided tours by appointment.
Daily 8 AM - 9 PM. Spectators Free
except during events. Admission charged.
The Center is a 200,000 square foot ice skating facility - only one of five in the world - which offers public skating along with a 400 meter speed skating oval and two international sized ice sheets for Olympic training. Various competitions and events take place periodically. The ice is open to the public several times daily.
Whitnall Park and Kettle Moraine
5879 S. 92nd Street 600 acres include an 18 hole golf course, recreational facilities, picnic areas, an environmental education center and botanical gardens. Open daily year round dawn- dusk. Among the gardens located within Whitnall Park are:
(1) Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
(414) 649-9800
Admission charged.
Daily 9-5
The Conservatory is comprised of three geodesic domes which recreate the climate of a tropical rain forest, an arid desert and a seasonal floral display. Allow 1 hour and 30 minutes
(2) Boerner Botanical Gardens
5879 S. 92nd Street
Open daily 8-7, May-Sept. Rest of the year: 8-4
Admission: free. Parking Admission charged.
contains trees, shrubs and flowers displayed in formal and informal gardens. The rose garden has more than 3000 plants of 500 varieties. Each year more than 11,000 annuals are planted for seasonal flower exhibitions. The administration building contains art exhibits.
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