Plan Your Visit

Looking to plan your own event at the Zoo?

Zoo Travel
Travel with the Zoo

Family Programs
Looking for other programs for your family? Check out our Families and Kids section for special Zoo programs, overnights and behind the scenes experiences for all ages.

IMAX Theatre
Visit the Great Clips IMAX Theatre during your Zoo visit and save money! Adults save $2 per ticket, children and seniors save $1. Zoo/IMAX Combo tickets available at both the Zoo and IMAX. Visit www.imax.com/minnesota for shows and times. A portion of all IMAX/Zoo combo sales supports the Minnesota Zoo Conservation Fund.

 

 

Events

Members Only Snack with Santa: December
Enjoy an early morning snack in the “Call of the Wild” restaurant and visit with Santa! There will be music, fun activities and a special gift for the kids.

Animals, Books, and Children Weekend: January 16-18, 2010
Celebrate reading and wildlife fun with children's activities focusing on animal stories and costume characters. Families will make their own pop-up books. 

The Love Tour:  Valentine Event: February 14, 2010
This adult evening event offers couples a fun and different way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Zoo staff will lead tours through the Tropics Trail highlighting unique breeding behaviors of some of the animals. The evening includes dinner in Discovery Bay.  Reservations and special fee required. 

Tropical Beach Party: February 13-15, 2010
This event will focus on the Zoo's Tropics Trail and the animals and flora that live there. Special zookeeper talks will feature a variety of animals. Conservation efforts with each of these species will be interpreted to Zoo guests. There will be a huge indoor sandbox, music, and crafts. 

Farm Babies:  April 1 - 30, 2010
Meet the newest members of the Zoo family with baby chicks, piglets, lambs, calves, goat kids, bunnies, and ducklings! There will be children's activities on the weekends.  Volunteers will be available for questions and assist with "hands-on" interaction with the baby animals. 

Earthfest:  A Party for the Planet – April 17 & 18, 2010
This weekend will highlight hands-on, eco-friendly activities for everyone.  Find out more about recycling, composting, green building and sustainable living.  This family-friendly event includes music and craft activities.