Comments from
past participants

"The Minnesota Zoo trips have inspired me to travel and to pursue a career in wildlife conservation. I think they have shaped who I have become. I have made some amazing friends on these trips that inspire me every day. We constantly bounce ideas off of each other about future plans and some of our current research endeavors. I wish I could travel with the Minnesota Zoo forever!”
- Lauren, Environmental Science major at St. Thomas University

"Both before and after the trip I was struggling with choosing a major in college. I had started out in the sciences and was at the time in journalism. Through my experiences on the college trip to Kenya and talking with our Zoo guide about her work, I decided to create my own major that combined my dedication to the environment and education – science communications."
- Alyx, Science
Communications major at St. Catherine University

"I didn't think working in a zoo was for me until I went on these trips and realized all the good the MN Zoo does. We helped plant fig trees in Costa Rica and I didn't know the zoo helped groups around the world working for conservation like the one we worked for. I'm now leaning towards a job in a zoo because I want to help the zoo continue to run smoothly and effectively.”
- Maddie, Wildlife Ecology major at U of WI - Stevens Point

 

College Travel
College/University Travel Program

We are currently developing the next trip destination for College/University students. If you have a destination idea and/or would like to be on the email list for future trips, please contact Melanie Sorensen at melanie.sorensen@state.mn.us.

Here are a few photos from past trips.

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A Herd of Elephants in Tsavo
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Cloud Forest Hike in Costa Rica
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Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast
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Kenya
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Mangrove Kayaking in Costa Rica
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Planting Trees with Kenyan Students
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Releasing a Green Sea Turtle


Travel Programs Cancellation/Refund Policy

Travel Coordinator/Guide – Melanie Sorensen is the Program Coordinator at the Minnesota Zoo where she has worked for 14 years. As an avid international traveler and guide Melanie’s favorite part of guiding trips is introducing others to the wild places and animals she loves. She holds a B.S. degree in Environmental Science and a Masters in Environmental Education and Natural Sciences. Contact Melanie at melanie.sorensen@state.mn.us or 952) 431-9363 with questions or for further information.

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