Wings Financial World of Birds Show
The wait is over: the Wings Financial World of Birds Show is back! Come take an avian adventure with birds and marvel at their natural abilities and adaptations. Starting Saturday, May 27, join the flock twice daily outdoors in the Weesner Family Amphitheater at 11:30 am and 3 pm.

Wings & 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.
*Beginning Saturday, May 27, Wings & Things will take place daily at 10:30 am and 2 pm.
*Please note, there will be no afternoon Wings & Things show on Wednesday, May 24.

Farm Babies - April 29 - June 4, 2023
Your favorite spring tradition is back with exciting new elements. Gather friends and family and come visit the newly renovated Wells Fargo Family Farm. More information.

Dino Hideout Preview Experience: - Opening May 24
There’s big fun lurking at the Minnesota Zoo. Explore our updated Dino Hideout experience and play area. Take a thrilling walk among incredibly realistic dinosaurs and enjoy the natural setting and new play structures as you let your imagination run wild.

Llama Trek 2023 - May 27 – September 4
You “herd” right! Llama Trek is back at the at the Minnesota Zoo. Llama Trek, the special experience along the Northern Trail, allows guests to walk among free-roaming llamas. Learn More!

Special Events

Wild Nights
Wild Nights are back! This summer grab your crew to experience an evening that's sure to show you conservation rocks! Explore and enjoy an evening filled with live local music, artisan vendors, food, drink, and access to your favorite trails and habitats. More information.

Programs

Backstage Pass: Llamas
What does it take to get our herd of llamas ready for the day? Help our animal care staff open the Llama Trek habitat for the day and find out. After we drive behind the scenes and meet our herd of llamas, we will put you to work. Click Here

Moonlight Yoga (in person, outdoors)
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 outdoors at night, while enjoying the celestial light from our magnificent moon and spectacular stars. Click Here

Naturally Wild Yoga (in-person and virtual)
Looking for a fresh routine, a new look, and a cool experience? Join us at the Minnesota Zoo or from the comfort of your own home for this combined virtual and in-person yoga experience. Click Here

Nature Preschool
The Minnesota Zoo Nature Preschool is a licensed, unique, in-person educational experience for preschool children to learn and grow! Click Here

Travel with the Minnesota Zoo

Future EdVentures
As we continually plan our future EdVentures, and your future vacations, we want to keep you informed on the possible EdVenture destinations that we are considering. The below is a list of past and possible future destinations that we believe fully allow our mission to come to life by connecting you to animals, nature, and the Minnesota Zoo. We also hope that these trips will inspire you to make a change that will make a difference in the lives of the animals that live in these places.

• Isle Royale
• Borneo
• Antarctica
• Mongolia (Asian wild horses)
• Churchill
• Mexico (Monarch butterflies)
• Scuba Diving – Bonaire, Belize, Costa Rica
• Africa – South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Botswana
• Galapagos Islands
• Costa Rica
• Belize
• Australia

If you have any questions email us.

Virtual Programs

Virtual Summer Camps (Grades K-6)
The Minnesota Zoo engages your camper with a mix of live, interactive, and at-home activities, featuring some of the Zoo's most beloved animals and exhibits. Each week-long Virtual Summer Camp session provides an opportunity for campers to explore their curiosity, creativity, and empathy in a fun and unique way that only the Minnesota Zoo can offer!
Virtual Summer Camps are NOW OPEN for registration! Click Here

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