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Minnesota Zoo Member Benefits Homepage

Thank you for being a valued member of the Minnesota Zoo. Your support and dedication make it possible for the Zoo to thrive and continue quality care for our animals, exhibits and grounds. Continue to visit this page and learn about special member opportunities, discounts, activities, your favorite animals and more!

New! Call of the Wild Food Services

We have partnered with SSA Group, our new food service provider to bring you new menu items. Stop by Call of the Wild between the hours of 10am-3pm during your next visit. Penguin Café is also serving a new selection of coffees, breakfasts, and snacks between the hours of 9am-4pm.

Your Benefits All Year-Round

Active participant in saving animals and their natural habitats in Minnesota and around the globe.

Your guests receive a discount of $2 off adult and $1 off child/senior admission prices.

Free parking during your daytime visit to the Zoo.

Discount on select programming and events. Pre-registration benefits when available.

10% discount on regular priced merchandise at the Zoo store. The Zoo Gift shop online services are currently under construction.

Discounted admission to other Zoos around the country. Click here for more information.

New! Complimentary Member Programs Monthly.

Exclusive Early Access for Members and Reservations

Online tickets are required in advance for all guests visiting the Minnesota Zoo. Plan a Visit Today! Saturdays thru Mondays from 9am-10am are reserved for members only. Tuesdays-Fridays will be reserved for members and groups.

Member Engagement Programming

Join us for a special member program with an education naturalist! Each month there will be a variety of programs, both on-site and virtual. Programs are complimentary as a new member benefit and designed interactively for all ages. Register for Member Programs!

Access Your Online Account

Create a new username/password, or enter your information if a returning user. Resources include reserving your visit, updating email and mailing addresses, membership and gift membership purchases, and access to your giving history. Your web login is the email address where you receive communications from the Minnesota Zoo. Call 952.431.9304 or [email protected] for questions or assistance.

Special Events and Attractions

Dolphin Demonstrations
Join us for daily dolphin demonstrations at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm in Discovery Bay. You’ll learn all about these active and acrobatic marine mammals. Reservations required.

Wings and Things!
Join us at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm in the Target Learning Center for our new 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 twenty minutes and seating is first-come, first-served. For those with sensory sensitivities, please note, music is played before the program and microphones are used throughout.

Play Areas:

The indoor Bee Hive is open. Hanifl Family Wild Woods, Woodland Adventure and Splash Pad are now closed for the season.

Conservation Carousel
Is closed for the season.

Wells Fargo Family Farm
Is closed for the season.

Dino Hideout
Is closed for the season.

Podcasts, webcams and videos featuring the Minnesota Zoo