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Minnesota Zoo Welcome to the official page for the Minnesota Zoo, where we are connecting people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife! AZA-accredited
(19603)

Founded in 1978, the Minnesota Zoo exists to connect people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife. Cutting-edge exhibits provide exciting experiences with animals and their habitats introducing guests to species from around the globe. Education programs engage audiences at the Zoo, throughout the region, and around world. Conservation programs protect endangered species and preserve cri

tical ecosystems. For more about the Minnesota Zoo, visit www.mnzoo.org. We love all of our fans! We do ask you to remember that this is a fan page. We are excited about a dialogue with our fans, and are open to everyone's comments and opinions. However, we ask you not to ruin our fans’ experience here by using inappropriate or offensive language, or by posting information that is factually incorrect or even violent in nature. If through your words or actions you demonstrate that you are clearly not a fan of the Minnesota Zoo and do not support our mission of education, conservation, recreation and research, and you deliberately create an environment which damages the fan experience, then your comments will be deleted and you will be denied participation on this page. Thanks for your cooperation!

06/02/2026

Summer Energy.

Congratulations to the School of Environmental Studies Class of 2026! 🎓🌿The Minnesota Zoo is honored to share our campus...
06/01/2026

Congratulations to the School of Environmental Studies Class of 2026! 🎓🌿

The Minnesota Zoo is honored to share our campus with a thoughtful community of future leaders dedicated to creating a more sustainable world. We are proud to celebrate these eco-leaders and all they have accomplished.

💚 Congratulations, graduates!

05/30/2026

Congratulations to the Nature Preschool Class of 2026! 🎓🌿

You’ve learned, explored, and grown alongside nature. As you begin your next adventure, remember to stay curious, be kind to wildlife, and help care for the world around you.

The future is bright. Go forth and support wildlife! 🦋💚

🌠Wanderlight Trail begins next week! Are you ready to glow?! Check out the specialty nights for extended fun!Get your ti...
05/29/2026

🌠Wanderlight Trail begins next week! Are you ready to glow?! Check out the specialty nights for extended fun!

Get your tickets at mnzoo.org

Take it from Zoodles and Tripp … cute things come in small packages! 🖤🤍Farm Babies may be over, but now you can get acce...
05/28/2026

Take it from Zoodles and Tripp … cute things come in small packages! 🖤🤍Farm Babies may be over, but now you can get access to Farm cuteness all year long with a new Farm Animal Sponsorship from the Minnesota Zoo Foundation. Each sponsorship includes a personalized animal sponsorship certificate and a year’s worth of exclusive updates about the Farm — four in total — including behind-the-scenes looks at everything from new enrichment activities and health updates to keeper stories. Plus, choose from your choice of add-ons, including a mini Highland cow plush and a farm animal book!

🦙 Sponsor a Farm animal today at MNZooFoundation.org/Farm or check the link in our bio.

River otters can remain underwater for more than 4 minutes and dive to depths greater than 60 ft! They swim an average o...
05/27/2026

River otters can remain underwater for more than 4 minutes and dive to depths greater than 60 ft! They swim an average of 6 mph, and can swim even faster for short distances by vertically flexing their bodies and tails back and forth along the surface of the water.

05/26/2026

Is there anything better than a good snack in the sun? ☀️ 😊… What if we told you that now you can get access to Farm cuteness like this all year long? With a new Farm Animal Sponsorship from the Minnesota Zoo Foundation, you can! Each sponsorship includes a personalized animal sponsorship certificate and a year’s worth of exclusive updates about the Farm — four in total — including behind-the-scenes looks at everything from new enrichment activities and health updates to keeper stories. Plus, choose from your choice of add-ons, including a mini Highland cow plush and a farm animal book!

🐐Sponsor a Farm animal today at MNZooFoundation.org/Farm

Join us this Memorial Day at the Minnesota Zoo. 🦅 We're open from 10am - 6pm, daily. (Members can start their Zoo days e...
05/25/2026

Join us this Memorial Day at the Minnesota Zoo. 🦅 We're open from 10am - 6pm, daily. (Members can start their Zoo days early with a members-only hour from 9am to 10am, every day!)

Plan your day at mnzoo.org

📸: Steve S

Wings & Things is BACK! 😍 Refreshed and ready for our favorite Zoo guests and members to participate and learn about the...
05/24/2026

Wings & Things is BACK! 😍 Refreshed and ready for our favorite Zoo guests and members to participate and learn about these critters from the Zookeepers that care for them. We've missed you!

Plan your visit at mnzoo.org

Wings & Things is presented by Wings Credit Union

Address

13000 Zoo Boulevard
Apple Valley, MN
55124

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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+19524319200

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