Milwaukee County Zoo to Close Small Mammals Building, Transfer Animals Out

Milwaukee County Zoo closing small mammals building

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee County Zoo has started a gradual closure of the Small Mammals Building by the end of the year. Zoo officials cited growing concerns that the outdated, small building doesn’t meet modern animal care standards. Adding updated habitats is part of the Zoo’s strategic plan “Our Zoo, Our Future.” The relocation process has already begun for the animal tenants — lemurs, fruit bats, sloths, mongooses, armadillos, foxes and porc…

Milwaukee County Zoo closing Small Mammals Building

The building is one of the zoo's originals. Animals are being relocated to other zoos.

Milwaukee County Zoo to close Small Mammals Building by end of year

MILWAUKEE -- It's the end of an era at the Milwaukee County Zoo. The Small Mammals Building, one of the zoo's original buildings, will close by the end of the year.

Milwaukee County Zoo to shut down small mammals building, sending animals out of state

For more than 60 years, the building set for closure has been home to the zoo's fruit bats, foxes, sloths, porcupines, armadillos, and other animals.

Milwaukee County Zoo to close Small Mammals Building at end of year; animals to find new homes

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Milwaukee County Zoo to close Small Mammals Building, transfer animals out

Milwaukee County Zoo plans to close its Small Mammals Building by the end of the year as part of its strategic plan.