Each Wild Nights 2025 date will feature a unique array of local food vendors and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase. Food and beverage are not included in the cost of your ticket and are not allowed in the Llama Trek walk-through exhibit. No outside food or beverage can be brought to Wild Nights events.

All tickets must be purchased online and in advance of the event. Please note that Wild Nights are 18+ adults-only events; no children or infants will be admitted.

Minnesota Zoo members enjoy discounted tickets and Ticket Plans for Wild Nights 2025. Log into your Member account to see your savings.

Not yet a Minnesota Zoo Member? Join today to get your discounted tickets to Wild Nights 2025! In addition to discounted events and activities, Members also receive free daily admission and contribute to wildlife conservation here at the Zoo and around the world! Check out the many benefits of Minnesota Zoo Membership and sign up on the website.

With the Flex Package, you’ll receive two ticket vouchers to redeem for admission to any two Wild Nights of your choice. Decide later which ones you’ll attend, then simply scan your tickets at the gate! If you’re unsure of your summer schedule—or love making spur-of-the-moment plans—the Flex Package allows you to attend any Wild Nights dates when the inspiration strikes. Member cost for the Flex Package is $90; Non-member pricing is $110.

This option offers a discount of $5 per ticket when purchasing 2-15 tickets at once, with prices set at $25 per night for members and $35 per night for non-members. 

Wild Nights features a festival-like atmosphere with the opportunity to explore the entire Zoo campus, visit your favorite animals, take in diverse musical acts at multiple stages, enjoy unique food and beverage options, and engage with local artists and vendors at this adults-only event.

This event is festival style, not seated. Headline bands perform at their designated stage at 8 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. (see timing below). This will give music fans that chance to catch both the acts. This event does not sell specific seats.

All animal trails and exhibits at the Zoo will be open and accessible to guests from 5 – 8 pm, including the Llama Trek walk-through exhibit and camel rides. Camel rides, llama walks, and llama feeding are available for additional fees.

Your Wild Nights ticket includes general admission access to all activities which operate on a first-come first-served basis. Seating is limited in some locations, so we encourage you to plan your evening accordingly.

Your ticket to Wild Nights includes general admission to all live music and entertainment, access to the entire Zoo campus including animal trails and exhibits (open until 8 pm), general event admission and parking, access to food and beverage vendors and local artisans. Food and beverage can be purchased separately. The Llama Trek walk-through exhibit will be open; Camel rides, llama walks, and llama feeding are available for additional fees.

Outside food and beverage is not permitted at Wild Nights events.

Wild Nights is rain or shine. If there is severe weather and the event needs to be canceled, ticket holders for that evening will be contacted by Zoo Guest Services.

Yes! If you would like purchase 16 or more single tickets or Ticket Packages for your group, please contact [email protected]