Milwaukee County Zoo to host 'Egg Day' April 8
Posted: Mar 21, 2023 2:34 PM CST
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Egg-citing news! The Milwaukee County Zoo's Egg Day is returning Saturday, April 8.
The event, sponsored by Racine Danish Kringles, will be hosted from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. families can enjoy Easter-themed activities at the zoo all included with general admission unless otherwise noted.
Activities include:
- Easter Parade, featuring the Easter Bunny himself! Stop along the parade route during one of its three expeditions, and you might even catch some sweet treats!
- Hop aboard the North Shore Bank Safari Train and search for the carrots the Bunny left behind. (Train opens at 10 a.m. and operates weather permitting. Fee: $4/person.)
- Grab your own set of Bunny Ears to look like our furry friend. Then pick up a Scavenger Hunt card and spy special items throughout the Zoo. Return your card for a special prize! Plus, count the golden eggs along the Egg Hunt Trail and receive a unique treat.
- Plan to hippity-hop over to demonstrations and check out animals like big cats and otters enjoying Enrichment Items that encourage natural behaviors.
- 10 a.m. – Pigs
- 11 a.m. – Big Cats
- 11:30 a.m. – Seals
- Noon – Otters
- 1 p.m. – Elephants
- Choose your favorite Face Painting design and show off your springtime spirit. Then, add your chalk flower design to the Garden Path at the Elephant Care Center!
- Kohl’s Wild Theater’s fan-favorite characters will entertain and educate through games, song, and dance.•Be sure to share your special day for all to see by taking a photo at three special Photo HOPortunities.
- Get into the spirit with Dixie-land jazz from popular group Razzmatazz from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.