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Plan a Visit
Plan a Visit
Purchase your Zoo tickets online. Please bring a print-out or show on your phone screen at the Zoo entrance. Having trouble accessing your tickets? Click the "Account Login" link at the bottom of this page and select your upcoming events for print-at-home or digital tickets. Red Panda Forest is now open! Let us help you plan your day! Don’t forget to book the Royal Credit Union Sea Lion Discovery and Wings Credit Union World of Birds Show! Details will be in the ticket cart.
Admission and Parking
| General Admission | Non-Members | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Children ages 2 and younger | Free | Free |
| Children ages 3–12 | $19.95 | Free |
| Adults ages 13–64 | $25.95 | Free |
| Adults 65+ | $23.95 | Free |
Additional Charges
Motorized Single Rider Carts – $40.00, no reservations accepted, photo identification held as a deposit. We have a limited supply of single rider carts.
Manual Wheelchairs – Free, no reservations accepted, photo identification held as a deposit. We have a limited supply available. Prices subject to change.
Things to Know
Things to Know
Treetop Trail: The Treetop Trail is open daily and included with general Zoo admission. The trail closes daily 30 minutes prior to the Zoo’s closing time. The Treetop Trail can close without notice due to weather conditions. During cooler-weather months, the Treetop Trail will open by noon, weather permitting.
Daily Programming: Join us each day for our selection of engaging programs.
• Animal Encounters at 10 AM, 1 PM, and 3:30 PM at the Treetop Trailhead.
• Wings & Things (indoors) at 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM in the Target Learning Center (indoors).
• Royal Credit Union Sea Lion Discovery at 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM.
• Wings Credit Union World of Birds Show (outdoors) 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM.
Llama Trek: Take a trip to the Andes – without leaving the Zoo! Llama Trek on the Northern Trail is open daily through Labor Day. With minimal separation from the animals, you can observe llamas lunching, munching, grooming and snoozing. Llama Trek is presented by Expedition Credit Union and included with your Zoo admission. For additional fees, you can also feed a llama ($8 per person), walk a llama along a path ($8 per person), and take a camel ride ($8 per person). The path through Llama Trek is accessible to wheelchairs and mobility devices.
Hanifl Nature Center. New exhibition: Wildly Inspired: Saint Paul Public Schools Student Art Showcase
Members: Members have the option to get tickets online –or– use the special Member Walk-Up Lane. Please present Membership card (physical or digital) along with a photo ID at the entrance.
Parking: All non-member ticket purchasers must pay for parking at time of ticket purchase.
Play Areas: The Bee Hive (indoor), Dino Hideout (Upper Plaza), Splash Pad & Woodland Adventure (outdoors on Central Plaza) and Hanifl Family Wild Woods are open.
Gift Shop: Our gift shops are open!
Food & Beverage: Food options are available throughout your visit. Please call 952.431.9200 for details on availability. If the food selection does not meet your needs, please plan to pack a snack that you can eat on the go.
Public Transportation: The Minnesota Zoo is serviced by the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) 440 bus line. You can connect the Red Line at the Mall of America to the Cedar Grove Transit Station and take a connecting bus (Route 440) to the Zoo. This service is offered Monday-Friday, several times per day. Please contact the MVTA for bus routes and time at (952) 882-7500, or visit mvta.com and use the Trip Planner.
Frequently Asked Questions
In order to ensure a great Zoo experience and entrance, online tickets are required. You can purchase tickets for general admission in advance or the day of your visit here. If you need assistance purchasing tickets, please call us at 952-431-9200 – we’re happy to help!
Members have the option to get tickets online–or– use the special Member Walk-Up Lane. Please present Membership card (physical or digital) along with a photo ID at the entrance.
Yes! No additional ticket is needed to explore the Treetop Trail. 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.
The Bee Hive (indoor), Dino Hideout (Upper Plaza), Splash Pad & Woodland Adventure (outdoors on Central Plaza) and Hanifl Family Wild Woods are open. Conservation Carousel is open daily dependent on weather. Guests 42″ and taller cost $4 per ride; those under 42″ are free with a paying adult.
Yes. Call of the Wild Food Court is open. Tasty treats at the Trek Kitchen include mac & cheese topped with crispy chicken or pulled pork. Sweet tooths will love Scoop'd, serving Sebastian Joe's ice cream and Icees. Call of the Wild is open daily, 10 AM–3 PM. Plus, Penguin Café welcomes you with an updated menu and look.
Learn more about how to apply your daytime admission tickets to a membership the same day as your visit by visiting the Guest Services desk or by calling 952.431.9200.
To ensure safety for all, feeding and touching of animals is currently limited. The Discovery Bay tide pool and estuary is now open on a limited basis and with additional safety measures in place.
Please plan to arrive at your purchased date and time. If you need to exchange your date and time please call 952-431-9200.
Yes, the program will cover your visit. Advanced reservations by phone are required and a parking fee will be charged at the time of your reservation. Click here for more information.
Members can visit starting at 9 a.m. daily and wake up with the Zoo. During this special hour, animals will begin getting ready for their day by moving from their behind-the-scenes habitat into their public ones. Some animals are more active in the morning than others, so you may not see everyone — but this hour is a perfect opportunity for you to enjoy a quiet escape into the natural beauty and wonder of the Zoo. Become a Member and you can have early access every day, too!
Yes, you can bring your own food and lockers are available for rent. The Zoo is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please be mindful of allergy prone foods such as nuts when eating in public spaces.