Backstage Pass: Sea Otters
Join a sea otter trainer and get up-close to these charismatic otters while going behind the scenes of our award-winning Russia’s Grizzly Coast exhibit.
You will learn each of our otter’s stories and get a behind the scenes tour of the sea otter building from the toy room to the kitchen. A highlight of this experience is your opportunity to feed an otter a special treat (based on animal’s choice to participate) and get a few photos of you in action. During this behind-the-scenes tour, you will also get to tap into your creative side as you help the trainers set up a play session for the otters and then watch as these curious creatures explore (and destroy) what you created!
Is there anything more adorable than a sea otter selfie? Come discover for yourself!
Time: 12:45 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
Dates:
• March 15, 2026
• April 12, 2026
• May 29, 2026
• June 12, 2026
• July 17, 2026
• August 7, 2026
Ages: Minimum 8+ years old; participants younger than 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Fee: $125 per person; includes Zoo admission
Group Size: Maximum of 4 participants, smaller groups may be combined.
Special Notes:
• This experience involves climbing a small set of stairs. Please see below if an accommodation request is needed.
• The Minnesota Zoo prioritizes the safety and wellbeing of all the animals in our care. Each animal is given the choice to participate in these experiences, and it is always up to them to decide if and how much they want to participate. We may also need to cancel a program due to animal health concerns. If we need to cancel, you will be invited to attend another experience or receive a refund of your registration.
• For the wellbeing of the guests, guests must follow the directions of the animal care staff.
• The Zoo is not a nut-free environment as nuts are a regular part of our animal diets and may be used during animal demonstrations and programs as positive reinforcement.

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