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.

Training Exercise
At 2:00 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.

Dino Hideout Preview Experience: - CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
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.

Special Events

Zoo After Hours
Ready for a Zoo date night? Or an evening to gather with friends and marvel at nature? Join us for our next Zoo After Hours – an 18+ Minnesota Zoo experience. Click Here

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. 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

School's Out Camps - Spring Break March 27-31 (Grades 1-3)
Looking for a fun activity for your child to do while school is on a break? We would love for you to spend your Spring break days here at Zoo Camp! Click Here

Travel with the Minnesota Zoo

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

Wild Wolf EdVentures
February 3-5, 2023 Adult + Child Trip (Closed for registration)
February 10-12, 2023 Adults with or without children ages 10+ (Closed for registration)
Join the Minnesota Zoo for this once-in-a-lifetime North Woods adventure! Click Here

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 Events

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