Zoo Yoga

Looking for a new exercise routine and a cool experience? Join a yoga class at the Minnesota Zoo to expand your wellness practice, change-up your workout, and try something different. So get ready to practice your best animal poses, stretch, and relax while enjoying the Zoo.

These classes are perfect for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.

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Register for a single class or all the classes in one series to receive a discount.

Moonlight Yoga (in person, outdoors)

The moon and stars provide an amazingly, unique atmosphere for you to practice your yoga in nature. Join us as we tap into the peace and quiet of the Zoo at night, while enjoying the celestial light from our magnificent moon and spectacular stars. Pose, stretch, and relax with a certified yoga instructor while expanding your wellness practice, changing-up your workout routine, or just trying something new.

These classes are perfect for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.


The Minnesota Zoo’s yoga programs won Gold by the Star Tribune for Best Yoga in Minnesota for 2022 and 2023.


Date: May 11
Time: 8:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Location: Treetop Trail**
Flower Moon


Date: June 8
Time: 8:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Location: Llama Trek**
Strawberry Moon


Date: July 13
Time: 8:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Location: Llama Trek**
Buck Moon


Date: August 10
Time: 8:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Location: Llama Trek**
Sturgeon Moon


Date: September 7
Time: 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Location: Treetop Trail**
Harvest/Corn Moon

Ages: 13 and up
Fee:
• Members: $15/class OR $65/5-week series ($13/class)
• Non-members: $20/class OR $90/5-week series ($18/class)
• If you want to visit the Zoo before a class, you must purchase a separate Zoo admission ticket online.

**Locations may change due to animal safety, guest safety, or Zoo operational needs.

In case of inclement weather, you will be notified if classes will be cancelled and a refund will be given.

Yoga Instructor

Michelle Darsow has been practicing yoga for 14 years, and teaching for 12. She started taking yoga classes for the fitness part of it. As her journey continued, she realized how much it helped her mind and spirit. She credits yoga for helping her recover from breast cancer in 2015. Her training was completed through YogaFit and is currently deepening her yoga background by taking classes through the National Exercise Trainers Association. Most classes are a mix between Hatha (holding poses) and Vinyasa (flowing breath and body together).

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