Dino Hideout Preview Experience:
Welcome to the grand preview of Dino Hideout! Let your imagination run wild as you walk among these incredibly realistic dinosaurs. Open through November 1 for a special fall preview, with more Dino Hideout features coming next year! Get daytime admission tickets here!
Please note, Dino Hideout will be closed on Tuesday, September 20.

Wings and Things!
Join us every morning at 10:30 am 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.

Training Exercise
At 1:30 pm each afternoon in the Target Learning Center, our animal experts conduct training exercises to ensure the overall health and well-being of our animals and to prepare them for involvement in shows and educational events. Learning routines, responding to prompts, and being comfortable with people are important elements of both their physical and mental wellness – and you can be a part of the fun! Swing by to watch these rehearsals and get a preview of our animal programming. The training exercises last roughly 20-30 minutes and are open to all with seating on a first come, first served basis.

Special Events

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular- October 1 thru November 5
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns bigger and better than ever at the Minnesota Zoo! Gather your family and friends and come explore our glowing trail with thousands of artistically carved pumpkins. More Information

Tiger Tracks 5K Walk, Run, and Roll - Saturday, October 29
Join us for the return of Tiger Tracks 5k Family Walk/Run at the Minnesota Zoo. This year, you can participate on-site at the Minnesota Zoo or virtually in your neighborhood, favorite park, or any location you choose to run/walk/jog/roll the distance! More Information

Moonlight Yoga (in person)
The moon and stars provide an amazingly, unique atmosphere for you to practice your yoga. Join us as we tap into the peace and quiet of the Zoo at night, while enjoying the celestial light from our magnificent moon and spectacular stars.
Date/Time: April through October 2022 dates available
Age: 13+
Cost: $14 members / $18 non-members (sign up for all seven in-person classes for a discount) Click Here

School's Out Camps (October 20-21)
Survival Training camp will include activities such as fun competitions, camp games, zoo animal demonstrations, and exploring the “backwoods” of the zoo! Click Here

Fall Wild Wonders Preschool
What better way to welcome fall then by exploring the Wells Fargo Farm, Northern Trail, and adjacent wild areas at the Zoo! This program allows our youngest learners (4-6 years old) to explore the Zoo and get to know some of our most famous residents. Click Here

Travel with the Minnesota Zoo

Minnesota Bison EdVenture: Minneopa State Park
September 24, 2022
Join the Minnesota Zoo for this amazing bison adventure! Click Here

Crane Migration EdVenture: Sandhill and Whooping Cranes in Nebraska
March 9-11, 2023
Experience the wonder of the crane migration with the Minnesota Zoo! Click Here

Isle Royale Backpacking EdVenture: Moose and Wolves of the Northwoods
Summer of 2023
Join the Minnesota Zoo for this amazing moose and wolf adventure! Click Here

Virtual Events

Virtual Zoo Tours
Bring the Zoo to you! Take a virtual tour of one of Minnesota Zoo’s amazing trails and get insider information about the zoo and the animals you love! Click Here