Get "whisker-close" to a Amur Tiger, touch a shark, get face-to-face with a playful meerkat and have a truly WILD time.
 
Located in Apple Valley, minutes south of Mall of America, the Minnesota Zoo brings education and entertainment to life. Located on 500 rolling wooded acres, the Zoo is home to a lush tropical forest and aviary, a marine center, boreal forest, tundra and family farm. With more than 3,000 animals representing over 400 species, you're bound for a new adventure on every visit!
 
Hours:
October - April: 9am - 4pm everyday
Memorial Day -Labor Day: 9am - 6pm everyday
September and May: 9am - 4pm weekdays, 9am - 6pm weekends
 
The Minnesota Zoo is open 363 day a year (closed Thanksgiving Day and December 25.)
 
Admission*
Adults (13-64): $14
Seniors (65+): $9
Children (3-12): $8
2 and under: Free
 
Parking*
Car: $5
Bus: $10
Motor Coach: $15
 
Monorail
Enjoy a narrated monorail ride over the Northern Trail.
3 and over: $4
2 and under: Free
 
Groups
Discount admission and discount monorail is available for groups of 20 or more. Please call 952.431.9200 for more information or make your reservation on line at www.mnzoo.org
 
*subject to change