Living - Nov. 23, 2009
Nothing like decorating for Christmas in short sleeves
Watching me decorate for the holidays is nothing like watching Chevy Chase do it on the big screen. I'm a fan of minimalism and I usually procrastinate. But with the sunshine and the unseasonably warm temps, you bet I was out there yesterday putting up the lights!
Tags: autumn, weather, milwaukee county zoo

Kids & Family - Nov. 15, 2009
Hot wax and pressed pennies
But for everything that's changed since I was a kid, I was happy to see my memories of the Zoo are still alive and well. Sadly, the train has stopped running for the season but in the warm summer months, kids can still tour the small track and wave to visitors on the path.
Tags: milwaukee county zoo, hot wax toy, pressed penny, zoo souvenir, zoo train

Milwaukee Buzz - Nov. 11, 2009
Proof: Milwaukee makes you "Happy"
Here's some proof that Milwaukee makes you happy. Well, maybe in Happy's case it's the chicks too. Enjoy this insight into Happy the hippos transition from Washington D.C. to Milwaukee.
Tags: Happy, Hippo, Patti, Puddles, hippopotamus, National Zoo, Erin Dowgwillo, Ray Hren, Charles Wikenhauser, animal transport, Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee Buzz - Sept. 29, 2009
Happy the Hippo is here
Happy the Hippo is here, Milwaukee. He arrived from the National Zoo in Washington D.C. today at 3 a.m.
Tags: Happy, hippo, National Zoo, Patti, Puddles, Milwaukee County Zoo, transport, animal move, Jennifer Diliberti

Travel & Visitors Guide - May 10, 2009
Milwaukee Staycation: The Milwaukee County Zoo
Milwaukee might not be in the tropics, jungle or rainforest but you can get a feel for exotic wildlife without leaving town. The Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd., has been a center for animal education and exhilaration since it opened over a century ago.
Tags: milwaukee county zoo, wings from down under, primates, animals, zoo ala carte, Great Lakes Bat Festival

Travel & Visitors Guide - May 30, 2008
Milwaukee travel show, for locals, by locals
With the gas prices at record highs and the warm weather finally arriving, it's the perfect time to become a tourist in our hometown. Editors and writers at onmilwaukee.com, as well as many savvy readers, have already encouraged this creative approach to local "travel". Right no...
Tags: Milwaukee, the Domes, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee County Zoo, Lake Michigan, lakefront