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The Milwaukee County Zoo was founded over 130 years ago. That\u2019s almost as old as some Galapagos tortoises!<\/p>\n

In 1892, a miniature mammal and bird display in Milwaukee\u2019s Washington Park proved to be a very popular attraction. By the turn of the century, it showcased more than 800 animals on 23 acres of land.<\/p>\n

Over the next hundred years, the Milwaukee County Zoo expanded constantly to the 190-acre site home to more than 2,200 animals and over 340 species we know and love today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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