Without a resident woodchuck, Milwaukee County Zoo is calling on a surprise guest animal for its 2026 Groundhog Day prediction.

The wild Canada goose was found dead earlier in the week and tested for bird flu, per the zoo's standard protocol. After the positive test, the zoo closed its aviary "out of an abundance of caution," ...

The Milwaukee County Zoo has closed the Herb & Nada Mahler Family Aviary. A wild goose found dead in the zoo's parking lot tested positive for bird flu. At this time, bird flu has not affected any zoo ...

The Milwaukee County Zoo will turn to its rhinos for this year's Groundhog Day prediction. The zoo has been without a groundhog since Gordy the Groundhog died in 2023. The zoo used goats and penguins ...

The Milwaukee County Zoo is hosting Hearts & Tails, an adults-only Valentine's Day week event on Thursday, Feb. 12 that explores how zoos pair animals for breeding.The evening ...

A winter tradition is back as the Milwaukee County Zoo commemorates the annual Samson Stomp.

The Herb and Nada Mahler Family Aviary at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Submitted photo. Subscribe to BizTimes Daily – Local news about the people, companies and issues that impact business in Milwaukee ...

The Center for Animal Rehabilitation and Education (C.A.R.E) in Waukesha is closing its public aviary due to bird flu concerns. The closure is in response to a dead Canada goose testing positive for ...

On Sunday, just over one thousand runners threw on their jackets and laced up their shoes for the 46th annual Samson Stomp.It was a bitter cold morning at the Milwaukee County Zoo, ...