Groundhog Day, Milwaukee County Zoo and Nigerian dwarf goat

These animals will be the Milwaukee County Zoo's prognosticators at 2025 Groundhog Day ceremony
Penguins played the role of honorary groundhog last year, but a different animal will do the predicting this year.
Goats to make Groundhog Day prediction at Milwaukee County Zoo
The zoo says its Nigerian dwarf goats will make the traditional Groundhog Day prediction on Feb. 2. The goats will briefly run out into the Northwestern Mutual Family Farm Goat Yard. If they see their shadows, it means six more weeks of winter. If they don't see their shadows, it means an early spring.
Milwaukee County Zoo's Nigerian dwarf goats to take on 2025 Groundhog Day duties
The Milwaukee County Zoo has announced their Nigerian dwarf goats will handle the Groundhog Day weather prediction for 2025. Before the zoo opens to the public Sunday Feb. 2, the
As we await the Milwaukee County Zoo's Groundhog Day animal rep, who would we choose?
Humboldt penguins announce an early spring as they take the place of Gordy the groundhog for the annual Groundhog Day ceremony at the Milwaukee County Zoo on Feb. 2, 2024.
Run a 5k at the Milwaukee County Zoo this weekend
This weekend, the Milwaukee County Zoo will remember its iconic gorilla, Samson, with an annual run.
Milwaukee County Zoo subs in Nigerian dwarf goats for Groundhog Day
MILWAUKEE — Groundhog's Day isn't exclusive to just groundhogs — at least according to the Milwaukee County Zoo. This year, the zoo's Nigerian dwarf goats
Two years after Gordy died, the Milwaukee County Zoo doesn't have a groundhog. Here's why.
Gordy was nearly 5 years old when he died in 2023. Here's why the Milwaukee County Zoo has taken its time in procuring a new groundhog.
2 of Milwaukee's biggest blizzards — in 1947 and 2011 — came at the end of January
Two of the biggest snowstorms in Milwaukee history happened within a day of each other on the calendar — 64 years apart.
Zoological Society of Milwaukee hosts its 28th annual Puttin’ on the Ritz fundraiser
Zoological Society of Milwaukee's Puttin’ on the Ritz fundraiser on Jan. 23, drew hundreds of Milwaukee-area business and ...
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A Look at the Zoo’s New Humboldt Penguin Habitat
The 15 penguins are settling into their new space, which they moved back into in December. Read the story here.
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FOX6 News spoke to parents and families about the debate. The Milwaukee County Zoo announced its Nigerian dwarf goats will have the honor of handling Groundhog Day weather prediction duties next ...
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Groundhog Day: Milwaukee County Zoo goats to make prediction
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee County Zoo announced its Nigerian dwarf goats will have the honor of handling Groundhog Day weather ...