Minnesota Zoo Backstage Pass: Choose Your Own Adventure - North or South

One of our Minnesota or Tropics Trail animals will be the guest of honor in this behind-the-scenes “mystery” experience. Maybe you want to talk with a tapir, laugh with a lemur, bask at a black bear, copy a Komodo, or be wowed by a wolf. Whichever animal is chosen, they will certainly be the star of the show. The experience will start with a tour of their food prep kitchen, before going further behind the scenes to meet your special guest, and possibly help with training, enrichment, or feeding. Pictures, questions, and ooohhhs and aaahhhhs are always welcomed and encouraged.

No two experiences will be the same, so come back again to see what’s new!

Special Notes:
• Some of these experiences involve climbing a small set of stairs. Please see below if an accommodation request is needed.
• The Minnesota Zoo prioritizes the safety and wellbeing of all the animals in our care. Each animal is given the choice to participate in these experiences, and it is always up to them to decide if and how much they want to participate. We may also need to cancel a program due to animal health concerns. If we need to cancel, you will be invited to attend another experience or receive a refund of your registration.
• For the wellbeing of the guests, guests must follow the directions of the animal care staff.
• The Zoo is not a nut-free environment as nuts are a regular part of our animal diets and may be used during animal demonstrations and programs as positive reinforcement.