Minnesota Zoo Backstage Pass: Sharks & Stingrays

Join an aquarist for a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes and poolside to learn about their daily routine caring for sand tiger sharks and their cousins the southern stingrays. You’ll also see how the Zoo cares for its large number of other colorful fish and mesmerizing aquatic animals.

Hand feed one of the largest rays in the world, a 5-foot southern stingray, as well as many of our other fish. You may also get to help train and feed one of our Leopard sharks.

These experiences are just too amazing to miss! This experience wouldn’t be complete without a special gift from one of our own sharks!

Special Notes:
• This experience involves 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.