Milwaukee County Zoo

Images of America: Wisconsin

by Darlene Winter, Elizabeth Frank, Mary Kazmierczak

From the inception of the Milwaukee County Zoo at West Park in 1892, the citizens of Milwaukee have worked diligently to make it one of the finest zoos in the country. Their tireless effort and faith were rewarded. The zoo experienced many firsts, including the first polar bear born in captivity in North America, and was home to Samson, one of the largest gorillas in captivity. Throughout its history, the zoo also gained fame for innovative exhibit design. The zoo has flourished through the cooperation of Milwaukee County and the Zoological Society of Milwaukee. This public-private relationship has existed successfully since 1910.

Genres: Nonfiction, Nature

128 pages, Paperback

First published July 28, 2014

Reviews

[Joy E · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative. Learned so much about the creation of the zoo through the years and the research they do! Wish I could now go back and visit and see all of the changes.

[Stacy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the photos, and the concise history of this local landmark.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed learning about the history of my favorite zoo. Truly a Treasure in the heart of Milwaukee...