Zoo After Hours

Join us for Zoo After Hours – an 18+ Minnesota Zoo experience!

Experience the Minnesota Zoo like never before at Zoo After Hours—evenings exclusively for adults! On January 25, March 15, and April 26, the Zoo is extending its hours so adults like you can unwind with the wildlife. Make it a memorable date night or a meetup with friends. The Wonder of Nature awaits you!

Upcoming Zoo After Hours for Adults (18+)

• Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm Celebrate Winter! Featuring an outdoor ice bar.
• Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm The Best Staycation.
• Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm Farm Babies!

New Date Added! February 15, 5:30 – 8:30

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your special someone or your group of friends. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Experience sea lion talks, love tours, music in the Minnesota Lodge, silent dance party in Discovery Bay, trivia. Dress your Valentine best for the costume contest.

What’s Available During Zoo After Hours?

• January 25: Tropics Trail and Discovery Bay
• March 15: Tropics Trail, Discovery Bay and Treetop Trail
• April 26: All trails.
• Kid-free Zoo experience
• Silent Dance Party
• Costume Contest
• Trivia & Games
• Photo Ops
• Gift Shop
• Food and beverage available for purchase; must be 21+ to drink. No outside food or beverages permitted
• Parking included with admission
• Outdoor trail access is weather dependent in March and April

Guests will receive a pre-arrival email ahead of the event with all the details you need to enjoy your evening.

Tickets

Tickets are limited and not refundable. Advance, online ticket purchase is required to attend. Parking is complimentary during our Zoo After Hours events.

• Member Adult: $10 early bird special ($15 day of the event)
• Non-Member Adult: $15 early bird special ($20 day of the event)
• Online tickets required with limited capacity
• Children, including infants, will not be admitted

Zoo After Hours tickets can be exchanged for another night up to the day prior of event date. To exchange, call 952-431-9200 during normal business hours (10 am – 4 pm); a $5 exchange fee will be applied per order.

Tickets cannot be exchanged on the day of or after the event date listed on your original ticket.

Groups of 15 or more, please contact Group Sales at 952-431-9585. Due to capacity limits, groups rates only apply to the April 26 date.

Dining Options

Plan to enjoy specialty food items at Call of the Wild.

Menu
Available for purchase: Smash burgers, Fish sandwich, Chicken tender’s --upgrade to Nashville hot, Ceasar salad, Sausage pizza cheese pizza and pepperoni pizza

January 25th Winter Celebration Special:
Hotdish Poutine—ground beef, tater tots, cheese curds and chef-made gravy: $10.99
Cool Drinks at the Ice Bar: Sip on a drink served with frosty flair at our one-of-a-kind, sculpted Ice Bar located on Celebration Plaza.
S'mores Outdoors! Get toasty by the fire as you roast marshmallows and create a sweet s’more. Kits available for purchase.

February 15 Valentine Specials:
Steak frites: sliced sirloin with Chimichurri sauce French fries and salad all on one plate $18.99
Sliced cheesecake with raspberry sauce $9.99

March 15th Staycation Specials:
Pineapple chicken with stir-fry veg and white rice $15.99
Buffalo wings, 6- pieces $9.99

April 26th Springtime Specials:
Fettuccini Alfredo with peas and asparagus $10.99 --Add grilled chicken $2.99
Spinach salad with mushrooms tomatoes crumbled goat cheese and citrus vinaigrette dressing 11.99 --Add chicken $2.99

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Apple Valley, MN 55124
952.431.9200

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