Music in the Zoo
Subway Music in the Zoo

The Weesner Family Amphitheater offers a unique musical experience. Your concert ticket is your admission to the Zoo after 4 p.m. Come early, visit the Zoo until 6 p.m., and enjoy a pre-concert meal at Grizzly Coast Café or Tiger Treats. Amphitheater opens at 7 p.m. for concert seating.

Bring your out-of-use cell phones with you to the Zoo and donate them to the new "Recycle for Rainforests" program. Bins are located at each Zoo entrance.

Tickets
On-Sale at Ticketmaster & Electric Fetus only.

2010 CONCERT SCHEDULE:

Date Artist Support
August 27 Carolina Chocolate DropsRoma di Luna
September 4 Crowded HouseLawrence Arabia

What you need to know to have a great concert experience at the Minnesota Zoo: 

  • Concert tickets are not pre-sold at the Zoo. If a concert is not sold out, tickets will be available at the Zoo after 6:30 p.m. the evening of the concert.
  • All concerts are rain or shine. If the musicians perform there will be no refunds.
  • Umbrellas are not permitted in the amphitheater.  Please leave umbrellas in your vehicle.  We suggest ponchos for rainy weather.
  • No professional cameras, video equipment, or recording equipment without a pass. 
  • The amphitheater features reserved seating for 1,450 guests.
  • All prices, dates and artists are subject to change.
  • All guests older than the age of one will be charged full price.
  • Box seats for selected concerts will have an additional fee.
  • All concert goers, including Zoo members, will be charged a $5 parking fee.
  • Food and beverages are for sale at the Zoo. Please do not bring outside items.
  • Smoking is permitted in the merchandise area and the food service area between the caribou exhibit and the restrooms. Please respect all guests and limit smoking to these two areas.
  • Tailgating is not permitted in the Zoo parking lot.
  • Service fees are non-refundable.

Subway Music in the Zoo presented by:
Sue McLean & Associates, Inc.