Wagyu Showcase with Hall of Fame Farms @ The Commodore
Join us for an extraordinary evening celebrating the craft, character, and exceptional quality of Hall of Fame Farms, as we host a Wagyu Showcase on Wednesday, May 6, at 6 PM.
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Afternoon Tea @ The Pfister Hotel
Daily @ 11AM - 2PM: The Pfister's Afternoon Tea experience is held in Blu on the 23rd floor, boasting panoramic views of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan. Guests enjoy a tableside tea blending of Rishi Tea, presented by our very own Pfister Tea Butler.
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ZOOS & AQUARIUMS

Explore Milwaukee's captivating Zoos and exotic wildlife.
Milwaukee, often celebrated for its vibrant culture and rich history, is also home to some of the most impressive zoos in the Midwest.


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    Animal Gardens Petting Zoo | The Dancing Horses
    Explore Animal Gardens Petting Zoo near Lake Geneva, WI! Encounter over 60 interactive animals, scenic train rides, dancing horse shows, and a playground for kids. Perfect for family fun and nature lovers!

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    Concord Zoo
    Established in 2005, the Concord Zoo has provided a sanctuary for animals from all different walks of life. Concord Zoo provides you the opportunity to reconnect with nature and animals. Plus, the best part is it's free!

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    Discovery World's Reiman Aquarium
    Are you ready to explore an underwater world? Discover strange, beautiful, and fascinating creatures from around the world in our Reiman Aquarium.
    You’ll pet stingrays and sturgeon in our Touch Tank. Meet adorable turtles, axolotls, ball pythons, poison dart frogs, and so much more.

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    Henry Vilas Zoo
    The Henry Vilas Zoo is an admission-free, community supported zoo in Dane County, WI. Learn more about our zoo, animals & values today.

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    Manitowoc Lincoln Park Zoo
    The Lincoln Park Zoo is a great place for the family to spend an afternoon. Located right on the banks of the Little Manitowoc River, guests will see not only zoo animals, but many species of wild birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.
    Lincoln Park Zoo prides itself on quality, natural-looking exhibits for its animals and creating an educational experience for its visitors. Guests can discover the habits of the animals they are viewing and learn how to help the conservation efforts for the animals' wild counterparts.

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    Milwaukee County Zoo
    The Milwaukee County Zoo was founded over 130 years ago. That’s almost as old as some Galapagos tortoises!
    In 1892, a miniature mammal and bird display in Milwaukee’s Washington Park proved to be a very popular attraction. By the turn of the century, it showcased more than 800 animals on 23 acres of land.
    Over the next hundred years, the Milwaukee County Zoo expanded constantly to the 190-acre site home to more than 2,200 animals and over 340 species we know and love today.

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    Racine Zoo
    Nestled on the sandy shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, the Racine Zoo is home to some of the world's most remarkable and endangered wildlife. The walk is easy for kids and seniors, making the Racine Zoo a great way to enjoy the outdoors with the family year round.

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    Rigden Ranch
    Rigden Ranch Is a Privately Funded semi-exotic animal ranch started in 2021. Having a small collection of animals, we offer guided tours and animal feeding, as well as off-site camel rides.

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    Safari Lake Geneva
    Safari Lake Geneva is a family-owned business and the brainchild of Wisconsin's foremost exotic animal expert, Jungle Jay Christie. Christie had long dreamed of creating a refuge for the world's diminishing breeds that allowed animals to roam vast acreage.

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    Shalom Wildlife
    Hey there, nature lovers! Ready for a wild adventure? Look no further than Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary LLC, the crown jewel of Wisconsin's zoos. Since 1979, we've been bringing smiles to families and wowing visitors with our incredible array of animals in their natural habitats. It's not just us tooting our own horn — TripAdvisor has us ranked as the best zoo in the Badger State! That's amazing because Wisconsin has so many excellent zoos. Where does TripAdvisor get its information? From people just like you who love to visit zoos.
    We're not your average zoo. How about a four-mile wonderland where you can stretch your legs or cruise in style on a golf cart? Our big, beautiful enclosures give our furry, feathered, and scaly friends plenty of room to roam. You'll get to see them living their best lives. We also have a petting zoo where you can get up close and personal with some of our friendlier residents. Our team of zookeepers? They're not just animal lovers; they're animal experts with degrees in biology or zoology. So when you come to Shalom, you're not just having fun, you're learning from the best! Visit us today!

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    Suamico's NEW Zoo and Adventure Park
    The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is one of few Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoos in the United States that does not receive local or regional tax support for the zoo’s operating budget. This means the zoo is fully self-funded and that every dollar made here is directly reinvested into the Zoo. Economic and environmental sustainability are at the forefront of our operations.

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