GO “WILD FOR RHINOS” AT THE ZOO THIS SATURDAY
Celebrate the Opening of the Outdoor Habitats on May 2
MILWAUKEE, WI (April 29, 2026) – Eastern black rhinos Kianga and Zuri have settled into the new Ladish Co. Foundation Rhino Care Center here at the Milwaukee County Zoo — and now it’s time to commemorate the opening of their outdoor habitats as well! Guests are invited to mark the occasion on Saturday, May 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a day full of unique and “wild” activities that honor the species and the other residents of the Zoo’s Adventure Africa footprint.
With warmer temperatures, the rhinos have already begun exploring their recently-renovated outdoor yards. The yards provide over 36,000 square feet including individual spaces for rhinos, zebras, and red river hogs — and use 100% of the previous animal viewing space.
Some of the day’s highlights include:
- Complimentary Water Bottle for First 500 Guests: Reducing use of disposable plastic bottles is a great way to help the environment. Then, decorate your new reusable bottle (or one you bring from home) with custom stickers at the Zoo’s sticker bar.
- Design a Rhino Horn Headband: You’ll be (almost) as majestic as Zuri and Kianga when you design your own rhino horn headband.
- Behind-the-Scenes Tours: See behind the scenes in the new Rhino Care Center and Robert Dohmen Hippo Indoor Haven. Donations received during tours will go to the International Rhino Foundation (IRF). Tour locations subject to change based on availability.
- Mural: Watch as artists transform the walls of the Conservation Outpost with a mural commemorating the completion of Adventure Africa!
- Zookeeper Q&A: Now’s your chance to ask our animal care team everything you’ve ever wanted to know about our rhinos, hippo, and the other residents of Adventure Africa.
- Rhinos: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- Hippo: 1 p.m.
- Animal Enrichment: Watch as the rhinos and hippo receive a special springtime snack — watermelon.
- Rhinos: 12:30 p.m.
- Hippo: 2:15 p.m.
- Roaming Rhino Safari: Spend a day in the life of a rhino! Roam the savanna and learn about how rhinos live in the wild.
Activities for Wild for Rhinos are free with regular Zoo admission. Zoo Pass membership is valid for this event.
For more information and a complete lineup of the event, visit the Zoo’s website at www.milwaukeezoo.org.
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
