Treetop Trail - Now Open!
Come get a fresh perspective on nature and let it change and inspire the way you experience the world, and your place within it. The 1.25-mile walking path brings guests up to 32 feet above the ground and provides a year-round and accessible journey into nature for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. During cold-weather months, the Treetop Trail will open, weather permitting, by noon each day to allow for any needed snow removal and winter maintenance. The trail will close 30 minutes prior to the Zoo’s closing time. Click here to learn more.

Farm Babies - April 26 - May 18
- Are you ready to welcome the little ones? Then be here for Farm Babies, a beloved springtime tradition at the Minnesota Zoo! Farm Babies is open daily during Zoo hours and is included with your Zoo admission. Thank you to our sponsor Apple Autos.

Wings & Things! presented by Wings Credit Union. - Located Indoors at the Target Learning Center (between Tropics Trail + the Medtronic Minesota Trail)
Join us at 10:30 am and 2:00 pm in the Target Learning Center for our amazing animal show, Wings & Things! See owls, porcupines, and more strut their stuff while learning fascinating facts about our natural world. This educational and entertaining show is fun for all ages and included with your Zoo admission. Show run-time is roughly 20 minutes and seating is first-come, first-served. For those with sensory sensitivities, please note that music is played before the program and microphones are used throughout.

Hanifl Nature Center | The Wonder of Nature: Photography by Jim Brandenburg - At the Hanifl Nature Center, an exhibition of Minnesota Zoo animal images captured by the internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer.

More to See!
As you are exploring, observe daily training with our keepers at the following animal demonstrations.
9:15 am- Gibbon Training
10:00 am- Treetop Trail Ambassador Animal Encounter
1:00 pm- Treetop Trail Ambassador Animal Encounter
1:30 pm- Gibbon Training
3:00 pm- Treetop Trail Ambassador Animal Encounter
Please note, individual shows, demos, and other experiences may be subject to change, or unavailable at times, due to weather, after hours events, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Dino Hideout -Opening May 15
There’s big fun lurking at the Minnesota Zoo. Explore our Dino Hideout experience and play area. Take a thrilling walk among incredibly realistic dinosaurs and enjoy the natural setting and play structures as you let your imagination run wild. Presented by Xcel Energy.

Imagination Stations
Let your imagination run wild! September-April on Mondays from 9 am to 12 pm we open our Sky classroom for children (ages 2-5) and their adults to play together. These popular play days are self-directed and include everything from dress up to crafts to sensory activities, and more. Each day is different, drawing inspiration from the animals that call the Minnesota Zoo home! Join us! This drop-in program is free with admission. Space is limited!