Spring has sprung at the Minnesota Zoo!
With spring break happening in March or April for most Minnesota families, and springlike weather already here it seems (!), the Minnesota Zoo has a ton to offer whenever you visit.
My family loves the Minnesota Zoo and all the fun we’ve had there as my kids have grown up. A lot has changed too! In the last year alone, now there’s a Treetop Trail, Dinos and more.
And there’s a lot happening – see my list below!
10 Reasons to Visit the Minnesota Zoo this Spring!
The Minnesota Zoo is Minnesota’s Best Spring Destination per Minnesota’s Best Readers’ Choice in 2023!
You can feel like you’re traveling the world at the Minnesota Zoo, but for less. Experience the lush Tropics Trail with blooming orchids and abundant new greenery (and real plants!) as well as a new golden poison frog, plus walk through the northwoods on the Minnesota Trail, or feel like you’re snorkeling through the coral reefs at Discovery Bay.
Love otters? My daughter’s favorite animal is the otter, and loves to see them here! Otters Nuka and Denali as they will be out more and more throughout the month. Watch them get some laps in their public-facing habitat in the mornings.
New animal show: Wings & Things! Every day at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm you can see this show in the Target Learning Center. See owls, porcupines, and more while learning fascinating facts about our natural world. (Check the schedule before you go as the show is not available select dates.)
Special activities! Children’s Theatre Company will be at the Zoo on March 29th hosting activities related to their upcoming production of Frog & Toad.
ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge – interested in STEM? Students will be at the Zoo to talk about their STEM projects and how it relates to the Zoo. Come check them out and cheer on the students from March 5th – 7th.
Zoo Camp! School’s Out Camps are offered during spring break weeks in late March and early April. Sign up while there’s still room!
Farm Babies! The Farm Babies season runs April 26th through May 19th at the Wells Fargo Family Farm. Get a sneak peek of the moms-to-be. The Farm opens for the season March 15th.
The new Treetop Trail is open daily. Plus more has been added – the bird blind has been completed and daily ambassador animal programming is hosted at the main Trailhead.
They have kid-free zoo experiences too! Check out the next Zoo After Hours on March 16th or April 20th.
These are just a few of the many reasons to visit the Minnesota Zoo!
Plus, I’m also excited that Dino Hideout will be opening again sometime this spring.
Location
The Minnesota Zoo is located at:
13000 Zoo Blvd
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Admission
For members, admission is free.
For everyone else, admission rates are:
- FREE for ages 2 and younger
- $15.95 for kids ages 3-12
- $21.95 for adults ages 13-64
- $15.95 for seniors age 65+ and up
For limited income households who qualify, you may be able to get free admission. Check out their FREE TO EXPLORE Admission Program here.
Have a membership to another zoo? Check out their AZA reciprocity program.
Get tickets here!
GIVEAWAY
I have 4 Minnesota Zoo tickets to give away to one family! The tickets are valid through December 31st, 2024 and will be sent to the winner via email.
To enter, fill out the Rafflecopter form below with your information by Monday, March 11th at 11pm.
If you enter by saying you left a blog post comment, please be sure to leave a comment or your entry will be disqualified.
If you have trouble accessing the giveaway, click here to enter in a separate post.
(Disclosure: I have been compensated for hosting this giveaway. All opinions are 100% mine.)
Ashley says
We are most excited to see the farm babies!
Allie says
We are planning a trip to the zoo in a couple weeks! Would love to win!
Emily Rekstad says
We need to get back to the zoo for a visit!
Veronica Erickson says
I’m excited to see my toddler get excited to see all of the animals ❤️
Melanie Klisch says
How fun! My kids would love this!
cleo heu says
Thanks for the info and giveaway!
Kathleen T says
I love the treetop trail!
Samara Bilyeu-Anderson says
Looking forward to seeing the new treetop trail (and baby animals, of course)
Kellie Riley says
We love the zoo! Haven’t had a chance to check out the new treetop trail yet.
Mary Kleven says
I would love to see the wolves!
Jana Kleven says
Can’t wait to see the farm babies!
Heather Kuecker says
Thank you for the opportunity to win free tickets! I would love to be able to take my family to see the new treetop trail!
Bree K says
What a fun giveaway! My kids haven’t been!
Joseph says
Always a great place!
Kate Kowal says
We haven’t been in years and my oldest loved it there when we went!
Stephanie says
I’d love to see the new tree top trail!
Kristin B says
This would be so fun to win! We haven’t been there yet to see the treetop exhibit!
LauraJ says
I am excited to take my grandson to see the zoo babies!
Melanie J says
One of my favorite spring activities! Would love to see the spring babies.
Emily Atkinson says
I love the animals. Growing up I was always around animal and at the zoo and would love to show my little onearound at the zoo! This would be amazing to win!!
Kendra Reiling says
We love the zoo and its been too long!! Would love to win and take my boys!
Rachel says
So excited to see all of the exciting new things at the zoo! I haven’t been in 3 or so years.
Katie Renard says
So excited for the zoo, and this giveaway! 😊
Stephanie says
The spring babies! We love simply walking around once the weather changes. Such great trails and exhibits.
Katrina says
Excited to see all of the new additions and spend time with family!
Montse Mars says
I’m excited to visit the zoo! My daughter loves animals!
Montse Mars says
We are happy to visit the zoo!
Tina says
We love seeing the farm babies in the springtime!
Danielle Cherry says
Thanks for the chance!! We would love to win the four free MN Zoo passes for our family. It’s been since 2018 since we’ve been to the zoo and the weather is perfect to be able to take my mother with us.
Angie Tapia says
Spring break zoo trip this year
Laura Amundsen says
Haven’t been to the treetop trail yet. Looking forward to going sometime soon!
Laura Amundsen says
Looking forward to the treetop trail which we still haven’t been to yet.
Rachel Sundermeyer says
This is an awesome giveaway! We’ve never taken a peek at the dinosaurs! Would love to do that!
Krystle Dickhaut says
We have never been to the MN Zoo! Excited to see all of it!
Rebecca says
We can’t wait to see the sweet little farm babies!
Courtney Kupsch says
Love all these ideas, we haven’t been to the MN Zoo since my daughters were infants!
ASHLEY RUSHING says
Otters are also my favorite animal, so that’s the animal I’m most excited to see.
Sharifah says
I always enjoyed the shows offered at the zoo. We have yet to experience the treetop trail. Excited to check that out!
Meghan W says
I haven’t been to the zoo in years! I would love to take my toddlers to see it.
Heather B says
Farm babies and treetop trail!!
Nate Baustad says
I still haven’t seen the TreeTop Trail yet!
M S says
Would love to take my kids to the MN Zoo now that the weather is getting nicer!
Margret Aurand says
Excited to see the birds!
Amanda N says
My son made me walk all the way across the zoo AGAIN just to say bye to the sheep last time we were there. So I guess I’m exited to say hi to the sheep again! 😆 We’d love the free tickets!!
Sherrie Hatton says
To see the joy on my grandchildren’s faces as we visit!