Daytime Experiences Included With Your Admission

During your daytime visit, enjoy experiences, like the Wings World of Birds Show and Dino Hideout— all are included with your Zoo admission!

Treetop Trail Anniversary Celebration - July 27 & 28
It’s one for the history books! The Treetop Trail turns one and you're invited to help us celebrate! Enjoy the following activities during your anniversary weekend visit:
10:00 am- Treetop Trail Ambassador Animal Demo
10:00 am - noon & 12:30 - 2:30 pm - Music in the Trees
1:00 pm- Treetop Trail Ambassador Animal Demo
3:30 pm- Bison Keeper Chat at Bison Landing
3:30 pm- Treetop Trail Ambassador Animal Demo
Sunday Only - Enjoy complimentary Treetop Trail Mix at Hanifl Nature Center (while supplies last)

Wings Credit Union World of Birds Show - Starting May 25 - Located Outdoors at the Weesner Family Amphitheater
Marvel at our flighted feathered friends as they gracefully glide overhead. Take to the skies three times daily with our Wings Credit Union World of Birds Show. Showing daily at 11 am, 1 pm & 3 pm from May 25 – September 2. Please note, there will be no 3 pm show on Fridays of Wild Nights.

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.

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 Demo
11:00 am- Moose Training
1:00 pm- Treetop Trail Ambassador Animal Demo
1:30 pm- Gibbon Training
2:00 pm- Brown Bear Training
3:30 pm- Bison Keeper Chat
3:30 pm- Treetop Trail Ambassador Animal Demo

Dino Hideout
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.

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!

For an additional fee, the MN Zoo offers a variety of unique experiences.
Goat Feeding!
Goat feed is available from 10 am–12 pm and 1–4 pm at the Wells Fargo Family Farm.
$5 per cup, credit card only; weather permitting, while daily supplies last.

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