Milwaukee zoo offers week-long free admission during holidays

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee County Zoo is offering free admission during Frosty Free Week, from Dec. 25 to Jan. 1.

Joel R. Miller

During Frosty Free Week, the zoo is open on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and weekends from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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The zoo's cold-weather animals are more active during colder temperatures, so that week gives visitors a chance to enjoy polar bears, caribou and more.

Joel R. Miller

Visitors will also get a chance to see the zoo's newest members: Kiki the red panda cub and Desmond the giraffe calf.