Friday, January 9, 2026: Mussels & More
Mussels are so much more than an arguably tasty treat enjoyed by people and otters. Help celebrate Minnesota Zoo’s mussel weekend with the Zoo’s Mussel Biologist and a Zoo naturalist! Explore native mussels and their threats, other wildlife that relies on mussels and lives in mussel habitats, and how you can help. Measure and tag live Zoo mussels and go behind-the-scenes to see active mussel research and reintroduction preparation at the Zoo.
Note: this camp takes place in non-public areas and over half of this camp will be either outdoors or in a ~50 degree building.

Saturday, March 28, 2026: Owls
Whooo’s known for their impressive nocturnal hunting skills and wisdom….and should they be? Compare traits and habitats between some Minnesota and Zoo owl species, then look for signs of owls around the Zoo. Meet an ambassador owl and their caretakers and create enrichment to help encourage them to show off some natural behaviors.
Accessibility Note: we may visit some undeveloped, wooded areas of the Zoo with uneven, sometimes hilly, unpaved trails. Total travel distance around the Zoo could be up to 3 miles.