Eggs-perience a fun-filled “pre-Easter” celebration at the Milwaukee County Zoo on Saturday, April 19, as Egg Day sponsored by Racine Danish Kringles makes an eggs-citing return for another year! From 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy Easter-themed activities — all included with Zoo admission unless otherwise noted. Kids age 8 and under can join in the festivities listed below.

Registration is not required, and Zoo Pass membership is valid for this event

Egg Day Activities “spring” into action at 9:30 am.:

• BUNNY EARS – Main Entrance: Grab your own set of bunny ears and look just like our furry friend!
• RAZZMATAZZ – U.S. Bank Gathering Place: Get into the spring spirit with Dixie-land jazz from this popular group.
• EGG DAY SPRING BINGO – Penguins of the Pacific: Pick up a bingo card and mark spaces as you see items around the Zoo. Once you have a bingo, return your card by 3 p.m. to receive a prize! (Bingo cards will be handed out until 2 p.m.)
• EGG HUNT – Caribou to Elk: Count the animal print eggs hidden along the trail and receive a special treat!
• FACE PAINTING – Conservation Outpost: Receive a bunny nose and whiskers to complete your look!
• CHALK THE ZOO – Elephant Care Center: Spring has sprung for the elephants! Add your flower to the garden path.
• BUNNY EGGXPRESS: Hop aboard the North Shore Bank Safari Train and search for the carrots the Bunny left behind. Fee: $4/person plus sales tax – weather permitting
• BUNNY PARADE: You won’t want to miss the parade, featuring the Bunny himself! Stop along the parade route during one of its three expeditions at 10:30 a.m., Noon, and 1:30 p.m. (Parade route starts and ends at Macaque Island.)
• PHOTO “HOPORTUNITIES”: Be sure to share your special day for all to see by taking a photo at our three special Photo HOPortunities. Locations: Back of the U.S. Bank Gathering Place, across from the Aquatic & Reptile Center, and near Lakeview Landing.
• ANIMAL ENRICHMENT DEMONSTRATIONS
  • 10 a.m. – Pigs (Northwestern Mutual Family Farm)
  • 11 a.m. – Big Cats
  • 11:30 a.m. – Harbor Seals
  • Noon – Otters
  • 1 p.m. – Elephants
• NOTE: The AVIARY is closed as a precautionary step.

For Zoo admission fees, visit the Zoo’s website at www.milwaukeezoo.org. Zoological Society membership is valid for Egg Day.

Regular admission and parking fees apply. Zoo Pass is valid.

9:30 am to 3:00 pm

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