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From rockhopper penguins to white-bellied storks, the Milwaukee County Zoo has lots of cool birds. Meet some of them in this new YouTube video.

Did you know that a rummage sale can help your favorite Zoo animals? The Zoological Society’s new Cans for Cash for Critters (C³) program is a recycling challenge that raises funds for our Sponsor an Animal program, which supports all animals at the Zoo. Recycle or sell unused items in your home, give proceeds to the non-profit Zoological Society and win fun prizes. Click here for details and to sign up (the program is open to individuals, families, youth groups and work places). C³ features a mini-online social networking site where you can track your recycling progress, ask for donations and share tips with fellow participants.

Members - registration has now begun for our Summer Camps. Camps include animal information, hands-on learning and Zoo tours. Registration fills quickly. Click here to access our online registration system.

Hey, it’s an animal party! Zootastic, sponsored by Johnson Controls, Inc., is the Zoological Society’s first-ever family evening event at the Zoo in spring. Join us on Friday, April 23, 5 to 9 p.m., for a wildly fun night of insider animal trivia, yummy food and more. Click here for details and to register.