Animal Adventures

Send them behind the scenes to meet Zookeepers and see animal care up close. Check out all the Backstage Passes (or ask about a custom experience). Fulfill your family ‘s travel dreams with an unforgettable trip to the wildlife of Costa Rica in 2026. Don’t delay! Registration closes December 12 for Costa Rica. More upcoming Travel EdVentures are on the calendar – make your plans to see wildlife of the Midwest, North, and South.

Timeless Treasures

Tiger t-shirts to moose mugs! Celebrate your love for the Minnesota Zoo with the classic 1978 moose or go modern with the tiger logo. Available on clothing, water bottles, stickers, coffee mugs, and more. ‘Tis also the season when our talented volunteers create the Minnesota Zoo collector ornament. Volunteer-made ornaments are a Zoo tradition going back many decades. In 2025, volunteers are celebrating an animal that’s stuck in our hearts: porcupines! Ornaments are $7 each. Starting November 28, you can purchase at the Guest Services desk as you enter the Zoo or send in the order form.

Gifts That Give Back

Join the Zoo’s mission to save wildlife by sharing gifts that give back to animals. Check out the animals’ wish list online or ask about it at the Gift Shop. You can purchase enrichment items that inspire animals’ curiosity and natural behaviors.

Contribute to bison conservation with the purchase of the Faribault X Dyani White Hawk blanket, designed by renowned Indigenous artist Dyani White Hawk. A portion of all proceeds help fund the work of the Minnesota Bison Collaborative, a statewide partnership to restore buffalo herds across the state.
The critically endangered black rhino needs our help, too. Bring home a beaded rhino keychain, magnet, or sculpture, and you’ll support rhino conservation and the livelihoods of Namibian artisans. The keychains make great stocking stuffers – or transform them into a tree ornament.

Family Favorites

Cozy up with plushie friends – we bet your favorite animal is available online or at the Gift Shop. Gather round a jigsaw puzzle featuring the images taken right here by Jim Brandenburg, legendary wildlife photographer. Many more toys, treats, and stocking stuffers in the store.

And oh, the wild places your family can go with a Minnesota Zoo Membership! Treat your kids or the grandparents and come make memories all year long. Add a gift card that’s good for guest tickets, special events, Zoo Bucks, and much more.