This weekend, the Miller Park Zoo will host its annual 'Brews at the Zoo' and the funds raised will help fund the restoration of its carasoul.

Executive Director Jay Pratte indicates the carousel was recently taken apart piece by piece and will be restored and brought back in six to eight months to be put back together.

According to Pratte, the carousel was functional but you could tell it needed repair. He explains it was to the point they either had to replace it or have it restored - which they were fortunate to find someone to do for them.

The zoo is hoping to get the carousel back before its big holiday season event, 'Wild Lights'. Pratte explains they should have it back in time for the busy spring and summer season.

Pratte indicates the carousel has been a point of nostalgia for many in the community and because of that, they received a lot of financial support and are seeing a lot of people reconnect with the zoo because of this project.