Minnesota Zoo

Minnesota Zoo

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The Minnesota Zoo, is an AZA-accredited zoo in Apple Valley, Minnesota. When it opened on May 22, 1978 it was fairly revolutionary in its exhibit design.

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Nov 11, 2023
Great zoo, the animals were fantastic. Particularly the brown bears, I saw those really close. I wished I’d stayed there for a bit longer, but I didn’t expect it to be so big. The only negative for m… Full review by JackH756
Sep 2, 2023
We were fortunate enough to visit the Minnesota Zoo on a rare cool day in August. Good thing, too, because we ended up walking over 7 miles which would have made it pretty miserable on a hot day. PR… Full review by PowerTrippersTravel
Aug 30, 2023
My 12 year old granddaughter and I took a mini-vacation to Minneapolis this summer. One of the places we visited was the Minnesota Zoo. We had a wonderful time. I highly recommend going to the dol… Full review by swoodruf
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Spread across about 500 acres, natural habitat is the emphasis in this vast zoo. The animals are here but they often have wide-open space…
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The Minnesota Zoo is built in the suburban area of Minnesota. The zoo is famous for its revolutionary exhibit design as animals are sh…
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Date founded:May 22, 1978
Area:1.96 km²

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How long does it take to walk around and see the whole mn zoo?
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I would allow at least 3 hours depending on the age group
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Can you bring your own food and drink into the zoo?
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Yes you can, they have picnic tables all around the zoo.
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what are your rates for adults and children
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Children 3-12 years old are $12 each, Adults 13 - 64 years old are $18 each, Seniors 65+ years old are $12 each. Parking is $7, Buses $10 and Motor Coaches $15. Stroller rental $5 …
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Children 3-12 years old are $12 each, Adults 13 - 64 years old are $18 each, Seniors 65+ years old are $12 each. Parking is $7, Buses $10 and Motor Coaches $15. Stroller rental $5 for a single and $8 for a double.There are additional activities inside the zoo that may cost money (such as: Carousel, Camel Rides, Kangaroo Crossing, IMAX theater, Music events (mostly at night), Gift Shop, Food Court, Animal Feed (to feed the farm animals), and the Butterfly Garden).
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Answer by Jordan D · Jun 19, 2018
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What has a better assortment of animals MN zoo or Como Park Zoo? We only have time for one and debating what one to …
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What has a better assortment of animals MN zoo or Como Park Zoo? We only have time for one and debating what one to take my kids ages 9,7,and 5 to.
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My choice is Como. Much less walking, easy to see animals, & cheap.
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Do I need to purchase my ticket in advance?
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In order to ensure the best Zoo experience, online tickets are required. You can purchase tickets for general admission the day of your visit by going to mnzoo.org...
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