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Minnesota Zoo

Welcome to the official page for the Minnesota Zoo, where we are connecting people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife! AZA-accredited
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Founded in 1978, the Minnesota Zoo exists to connect people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife. Cutting-edge exhibits provide exciting experiences with animals and their habitats introducing guests to species from around the globe. Education programs engage audiences at the Zoo, throughout the region, and around world. Conservation programs protect endangered species and preserve cri

tical ecosystems. For more about the Minnesota Zoo, visit www.mnzoo.org. We love all of our fans! We do ask you to remember that this is a fan page. We are excited about a dialogue with our fans, and are open to everyone's comments and opinions. However, we ask you not to ruin our fans’ experience here by using inappropriate or offensive language, or by posting information that is factually incorrect or even violent in nature. If through your words or actions you demonstrate that you are clearly not a fan of the Minnesota Zoo and do not support our mission of education, conservation, recreation and research, and you deliberately create an environment which damages the fan experience, then your comments will be deleted and you will be denied participation on this page. Thanks for your cooperation!

11/11/2024

The Minnesota Zoo extends its deepest gratitude to all who have served in the United States armed forces and the military family members who support them.

Today – Veteran’s Day – veterans and active military personnel receive free admission and parking. Their immediate family members (up to 6 people total) receive 50% off admission.

From November 12 – 30, 50% off admission for veterans, active military personnel, and their immediate family members. Thank you for your selfless service to our country!

See official terms here: https://mnzoo.org/militarypromo/

11/09/2024

The Minnesota Zoo extends its deepest gratitude to all who have served in the United States armed forces and the military family members who support them.

In appreciation of our veterans, current military personnel, and military families, we are offering special ticket offers November 11 – 30.
On Veterans’ Day – Monday, November 11 – veterans and active military personnel receive free admission and parking. Their immediate family members (up to 6 people total) receive 50% off admission.

From November 12 – 30, 50% off admission for veterans, active military personnel, and their immediate family members. Thank you for your selfless service to our country!

See official terms here: https://mnzoo.org/militarypromo/

📸: Volunteer Steve

11/07/2024

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11/07/2024

This Give to the Max Day, join us as the Minnesota Zoo Foundation creates hope for endangered species like Amur tigers. Earlier this year, Amur tiger mom Dari birthed two cubs, Amaliya and Andrei. This fall, guests watched as the cubs took their first steps out onto habitat, marking the first of many connections that visitors will make between these animal ambassadors and their wild counterparts.But you don’t have to wait to make a difference. Make a gift before midnight on November 14 and receive exclusive, early access to our new documentary, "Born to Roar: The Birth of Tiger Cubs". Follow along behind the scenes with Dari and Zoo staff from birth planning to the cubs' first day on habitat!Donate or learn more at https://www.givemn.org/organization/Mnzoo

11/01/2024

Early giving has begun! This Give to the Max Day, help the Minnesota Zoo Foundation create hope for endangered species! Earlier this year, Amur tiger mom Dari birthed two cubs under the care of Zoo staff. With just 400 Amur tigers left in the world, Dari’s cubs are a huge conservation victory.

When you make a gift before midnight on November 14 you’ll receive exclusive, early access to our new documentary — "Born to Roar: The Birth of Tiger Cubs". Follow along behind the scenes with Dari and Zoo staff from birth planning to the cubs' first day on habitat!
Make an impact today at https://bit.ly/3u28nCR

11/01/2024

This Saturday is the last day of Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, get your tickets before they vanish! This year's Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is sponsored by Friendly Chevrolet. Tickets: https://bit.ly/3WTTOvR

11/01/2024

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📸: Animal Care Tech Sarah

10/30/2024

Stroll along the glowing trail with thousands of intricately carved pumpkins. Let your wanderlust take flight as you marvel at pumpkins showcasing the wonders of the world and the joys of traveling. It’s a fun-filled experience you won’t want to miss! This year's Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is presented by Star Tribune.
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3WTTOvR

10/25/2024

The golden frogs are ready for Halloween!! 🎃
📸: Animal Care Tech Jayme

10/19/2024

Thanks for following along this week and celebrating our Vet Techs with us! And thank you to our Vet Techs Jenny, Bob, Ashley, Olivia and Vet Tech Assistant Courtney for your big hearts and hard work for the health of animals. We appreciate all that you do!!

10/19/2024

Vet Tech Assistant Courtney’s specialty is sneaking animal medications into almost any food. Her favorite was formerly the prairie dogs – but now she’s grown fond of a new face at the Zoo. Marcie the pronghorn fawn has stolen many hearts with her rescue story and sweet nature. Courtney has the pleasure of playing tag with Marcie every day and having her “help” clean up by nibbling on the broom and hose. 🧹
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Every day of the year, the Minnesota Zoo Veterinary Technicians give their expert care and huge hearts to nearly 5,000 animals. (Representing almost 500 species!) Each of them has superpowers — and an animal that’s the apple of their eye. We hope you’ll continue to follow along this week as we introduce you to the MN Zoo Vet Techs!

10/18/2024

Vet Tech Olivia says medical behavior training is a very rewarding part of her job. She’s successfully trained the big cats to participate in blood draws, blood pressure checks, injections, and vaccinations while they’re awake. But it’s cold-blooded creatures that really warm her heart. She enjoys working with the Komodo dragons and dwarf crocodiles.🐊🐲
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Every day of the year, the Minnesota Zoo Veterinary Technicians give their expert care and huge hearts to nearly 5,000 animals. (Representing almost 500 species!) Each of them has superpowers — and an animal that’s the apple of their eye. We hope you’ll continue to follow along this week as we introduce you to the MN Zoo Vet Techs!

10/17/2024

With a can-do attitude, Vet Tech Ashley fixes stubborn equipment, coaxes porcupines who are picky eaters, and color-codes calendars and spreadsheets. She enjoys building relationships with animals to ensure their medical management is low-stress. She had a hard time picking only one favorite animal, so she said both sea otters and moose for their expressive faces and strong personalities. Ashley’s family nickname is Moose and she has a moose antler tattoo! 🦦🫎
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Every day of the year, the Minnesota Zoo Veterinary Technicians give their expert care and huge hearts to nearly 5,000 animals. (Representing almost 500 species!) Each of them has superpowers — and an animal that’s the apple of their eye. We hope you’ll continue to follow along this week as we introduce you to the MN Zoo Vet Techs!

10/17/2024

This morning's moon — setting in the trees at the Zoo. 🌕🌲

10/16/2024

Bob is a Veterinary Technician Specialist in anesthesia and analgesia (pain management). The Minnesota Zoo Vet Techs make a big impact even outside the animal hospital. Like helping with wood turtle conservation! 🐢
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Every day of the year, the Minnesota Zoo Veterinary Technicians give their expert care and huge hearts to nearly 5,000 animals. (Representing almost 500 species!) Each of them has superpowers — and an animal that’s the apple of their eye. 🥰 We hope you’ll continue to follow along this week as we introduce you to the MN Zoo Vet Techs!

10/16/2024

From one Minnesota Lynx to another, good luck tonight !! 🏀

10/15/2024

Vet Tech Jenny has cared for animals at the Zoo for over 25 years! She credits her long, successful Zoo career to her adaptability. Horses have trotted their way to the top of her list as her favorite animal. 🐎
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Every day of the year, the Minnesota Zoo Veterinary Technicians give their expert care and huge hearts to nearly 5,000 animals. (Representing almost 500 species!) Each of them has superpowers — and an animal that's the apple of their eye. 🥰 We hope you'll continue to follow along this week as we introduce you to the MN Zoo Vet Techs!

Address

13000 Zoo Boulevard
Apple Valley, MN
55124

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

+19524319200

Website

http://mnzoo.org/

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Born to Roar - GTMD 2024

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Snack time 🥬 🎥: Animal Care Tech Sarah

POV: You decided today is a Zoo Day and joined Nuka for her lunch 🦦 🎥: Animal Care Tech Sam

Early giving has begun! This Give to the Max Day, help the Minnesota Zoo Foundation create hope for endangered species! Earlier this year, Amur tiger mom Dari birthed two cubs under the care of Zoo staff. With just 400 Amur tigers left in the world, Dari’s cubs are a huge conservation victory. When you make a gift before midnight on November 14 you’ll receive exclusive, early access to our new documentary — "Born to Roar: The Birth of Tiger Cubs". Follow along behind the scenes with Dari and Zoo staff from birth planning to the cubs' first day on habitat! Make an impact today at https://bit.ly/3u28nCR

Every day, artists create new gourd-geous works of art for the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular trail. 🎃 The event runs through Nov. 2nd, get your tickets before they vanish!

Did I just spy a new pumpkin carved by the tigers on its way to Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular?? 🎃🤔 #mnzoo #jols

Zoologist Terah reminds us that even though Minnesota is far away from the ocean, all our waterways are connected! #SOAW

We probably all know someone who is really into their hair 💁 …and if you work at a zoo, it’s probably a sea otter! 🦦 Zookeeper Heather talks coat care in today’s Keeper Chat. #SOAW

Sea Otters are a keystone species. But what does that mean? Zookeeper Heather met up with us to dive into Sea Otter Awareness Week and share about what makes this species a “key” member of their ecosystems. 🦦 #SOAW

The Minnesota Zoo is working in Namibia to save the endangered black rhino. As part of that work, we’re proud to support a sports program founded by the Wild and Free Foundation. The Rhino Cup Champions League is one of Africa’s largest rural youth soccer leagues for boys and girls. With positive rhino messages at every match, young people deepen their emotional connections to rhinos and find opportunities to improve the lives of people and wildlife at the same time. Participation by girl athletes in Namibia is empowered by the Minnesota Zoo Foundation. To celebrate World Rhino Day today, watch this short video to see the faces, places—and fun—of the Rhino Cup.