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Connect with nature and other adults through enriching, interactive programs exploring wildlife, art, science, wellness, and more. Programs are available year-round, with different themes offered for each scheduled date.

Adult Zoo Camps*

Zoo fun isn’t just for kids. Zoo camps are designed to encourage natural wonder and discovery in all participants, including adults! Enjoy an elevated camp experience with in-depth conversations, hands-on exploration and activities, insider animal stories, animal encounters, peeks behind-the-scenes, community science, and more. Learn more and register here.

Art for Animals*

Let nature be your muse while exploring the artistic world and the wildlife that inspires it, guided by a local artist and Zoo naturalist team. All skill levels welcome! Learn more and register here.

Backstage Pass

Go behind the scenes to get an up-close and one-of-a-kind Backstage Pass experience with your favorite animal. Learn more and register here.

Birding & Nature Walks*

Join a Zoo naturalist for an exclusive opportunity to look and listen for local birds and signs of other wildlife before the Zoo opens. Stroll the Treetop Trail &/or other Zoo trails in a small group setting. Learn more and register here.

Prefer to explore more on your own? Join a self-guided birding/photography walk on the Treetop Trail before the Zoo opens. Learn more and register here.

Guided Tours

Join a naturalist-guided interactive walking tour to share information and stories about Zoo animals and conservation efforts…and perhaps a peek behind-the-scenes. Learn more and register here

Knowing Nature series*

Explore nature and connect to the natural world through this unique series with a multi-faceted lens of science, creativity, recreation, and wellness. Each session shares a nature theme and delves into a variety of ways to experience nature. Learn more & register here.

Photography for Wildlife*

Photography can be a powerful force for wildlife. With the help of a Zoo naturalist and a local photographer, connect photography and conservation while enjoying exclusive access to photograph Zoo animals without the crowds. Each class focuses on a different trail, with trail-specific photography tips and highlights from the animals’ personal and conservation stories. Learn more and register here.

Want to photograph the Treetop Trail without the classroom time or photographer assistance? Join a self-guided birding/photography walk before the Zoo opens. Learn more and register here.

Qigong & Tai Chi

Looking for balance in your life while having fun? Join a Qigong & Tai Chi class at the Minnesota Zoo to expand your wellness practice, change-up your workout, and try something different. Learn more and register here.

Travel with the Minnesota Zoo

Adults, families, and teens are invited to travel with Zoo staff to destinations in Minnesota and beyond. Travel EdVentures involve nature, culture, and activity. Learn more and register here.

Zoo Moves: Wellness Walks & Workouts - August 10 & September 7

Zoo Moves: Wellness Walks & Workouts invite you to enjoy peaceful evening walks on the Treetop Trail paired with energizing outdoor fitness classes in a one-of-a-kind natural setting. Learn more & register here.

*Teacher/Educator Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available for participants of these programs upon request. Visit our Professional Development page for more teacher-focused professional development opportunities.

13000 Zoo Boulevard
Apple Valley, MN 55124
952.431.9200

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