Additional food, 21+ and NA beverages available for purchase throughout the Zoo.

Naturally Nutritious

The Minnesota Zoo provides the highest-quality food to meet animals’ nutritional needs, health, and wellbeing. That means we provide carcasses and whole prey for the carnivores and fresh-cut plants for the herbivores. It promotes healthy digestion, supports strong teeth, and inspires natural and social behaviors.

At the Feast with the Beasts, you can learn about – and see for yourself – the many benefits whole food provides to animals. Visit with Zookeepers and volunteers at the habitats who will share how animals are naturally engaging with their food. You’ll learn how we source sustainable food to create balanced diets.

Featured Animal Feedings

• Gray wolves -- see how they use their powerful jaws to consume a whole carcass
• Brown bear eating invasive carp – a win for both bear health and keeping Minnesota waterways free of invasive aquatic species!
• Moose browsing on fresh-cut branches and twigs
• More diners announced soon

Pricing:

• Member Adult: $40 early bird special ($45 day of the event)
• Non-Member Adult: $45 early bird special ($50 day of the event)
Parking $10 per vehicle (Free for MN Zoo Members)
• Online tickets required with limited capacity
• 21+ Event
• Children, including infants, will not be admitted

Herbivore and Carnivore Feast Options

Found at Grizzly Coast Café (located in the plaza)
Carnivore Tots: Crispy tots stacked with BBQ pork, signature cheese sauce, fried pickles, sour cream $12.99
Triple Threat Corndog: jalapeno pheasant and rattlesnake corndog with Alabama white and raspberry serrano dipping sauces $18.99
The Apex Predator Burger: Double smashburger, beef birria short rib, red-eye bacon jam, cilantro, Onion Rings $18.99
Turkey Leg: a new staple at MN Zoo events!
Plus classic burgers and hot dogs.

Found at Lakeside Taco
Yucatan Pulled Pork Taco: pulled pork, pickled red onions, and cilantro
MN Hotdish Taco: ground beef in creamy onion gravy with peas, carrots, cheddar cheese, and crispy tots

Meat Sweats Not for You? Check out Vegan and Dairy Free Options at GRAZE:

SPRING RICE BOWL (vg, gf, cn) 12.99 MN wild rice, sweet peppers, smoked almonds, blueberries, pickled cabbage, grilled tofu, creamy basil tahini dressing
HIPPIE VEGGIE SANDWICH (vg, cn) 12.99 House focaccia, smashed avocado, vegan cream cheese, tomato, sprouts, pickled cabbage, red onion, vegan bacon bits

Optional Add On Menu! $52 per person

LIVE COAL WHOLE ROASTED PIG (GF)
Mojo marinade, chimichurri sauce, Cuban bread
CEDAR PLANK ROASTED SALMON (SS, GF)
Dill, lemon, sea salt
SPRING VEGETABLE AND WHITE BEAN CASSOULET (VG)
Vegan bean and vegetable stew, topped with crispy breadcrumbs
Served with
German style new spring potatoes (VG, GF)
Asparagus, fennel, pecorino, and walnut salad (V, GF, CN)
Roasted vegetable medley (VG)
Simply dressed green salad (VG)
Dinner rolls and butter (V)
Wild berry cobbler and whipped cream (V)
Lemonade