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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.

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Adult Zoo Camps*

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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.
Meeting Location for the Mussels & More Adult Camp: Minnesota Zoo's Gate 2 (see directions in your email confirmation)

Time: 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Fee: $28 for Zoo members; $32 for Non-Members
Meeting Location: Education Event Center (EEC) at the Zoo (unless otherwise stated)
Program Maximum: 20 participants

NEW!
Want the full Zoo Camp experience? Add a Zoo Camp t-shirt to your Adult Zoo Camp registration or purchase a shirt the day of your program (while supplies last). $10 for the past design (Adult S-XL); $20-$25 for the current design (Adult S-XXXL).