This is the best Zoo in MN. They have a large indoor trail and they have a large aquarium. This is a must for families. You can also catch so me of their shows, like the bird show or feeding of the sharks. This place is huge so you will need a few hours to get the most out of your visit.
Lots of cool different environments for lots of different animals. Also lots of Pokestops, for you Pokemon Go! players.
Its always amazing. I swear i see something new everytime and im never disappointed!
Cool place to see animals. Check out the playground in the park it's epic. The petting zoo is a madhouse. Goats are crazy and very naughty.
I cannot say enough good things about this zoo. I have fond memories of my time here from childhood all the way to my current "middle age." The conservation and enrichment programs that are run by the MN Zoo are outstanding! They really care about their animals, as well as animals across the globe, and it shows.
The Minnesota Zoo is okay. It is incredibly expensive for a zoo. Especially when you consider its main competitor, Como Zoo, is free. My daughter loves animals, so we go to both zoos. Getting a family pass, if you are going to go more than once per year, makes it affordable. The price of admission is worth it, to me, just to check out the "Bird Show" every day in the summer at 11 and 1. A fantastic and funny 30-minute show that no trip to the Minnesota zoo is complete without.
Went for the pumpkin extravaganza, and it was AWESOME! Am definitely going again next year!
I recommend coming here during the week.
Fantastic ZOO. Kids love it, parents love it. You can spend a few hours here without being bored.
Splash pad and kids playground is a park favorite for kids to spend downtime (not walking around) before heading to another section of the park.
Great experience, would definitely recommend. Only issue is if you want food there it's gonna cost you a bit
I'll always love the MN Zoo! If you can catch one of the Adult Nights, I highly recommend attending.
Come on. A zoo only sucks if the weather is bad. Mn zoo is knowledgeable about the animals. I would rather not see animals locked up, but this zoo is doing a great job to care for them and using them to educate visitors about conservation and protection.
Enjoyed a great day day with grandson. Shows were entertaining.
Great places. Had not been there in 20 or 30 years!
I think i like Como Zoo better but this is a good zoo too.
Very basic! No elephants, tigers, lions, gorillas. You know, the typical zoo animals.
My son absolutely Loves this place. It's a beautiful fun adventure. My only negative would be the winter hours starting in September, 4pm is aweful early to be closing.
Good variety lots of animals, they have a reindeer right now and a baby sloth
This zoo is the better zoo in the Twin Cities. It's a lot of fun for the kids. There is a place to touch fish and rays.
Love the Minnesota Zoo. Membership is the way to go if you plan to go a couple times each year. Nice showcase of Minnesota native animals. We do miss the dolphins.
So much fun and a lot to see. Will definitely going back!
Decent zoo with refurbishments that promise big things.
The Animals are well cared for. Excellent walking paths through enclosures and a heavy focus on children's experience in design with many interactive age appropriate activities.
I was only able to see one of the two otter group exhibits
We get the season pass, well worth it! Go every other weekend or so. Nice park and splash pad for the kids. Love hanging with the goats mostly!
Very disappointed. Not worth the money. Not recommended. Save your money and go to Como Zoo, it's free and highly recommended! I won't go to the Minnesota Zoo again! Hardly any animals to see. Most are inside! Disappointed for a first time going. Wish we'd gone to Como Zoo instead!
Adult night out at the zoo is a blast! No worries about it being cold out, there is plenty to do indoors. They also have drink and food stations set up throughout.
Lots of things to see and the zoo puts on different things throughout the year
We had a wonderful time with our 8 month old at the zoo today! He really loved the fish!
Love coming to see the animals. Doing a great job during this pandemic and everything was smooth.
It was clean and I was very impressed. It was our first time at the Minnesota Zoo. I normally dislike zoos because I feel like the animals are just packed into cages. This zoo was spacious and the animals looked very cared for.
I still compare the MN Zoo to what it used to be. For me, it lost some appeal when the dolphins were shipped away, and the nocturnal exhibit shut down. My kids still enjoy it.
Love this zoo! By far the best value for your money, other than the como zoo which is free
Very nice zoo it is large and you will easily get in your 12,000 steps for the day. There was a storm and the Staff drive around and got everyone to shelter before the storm stated the down poor of rain. We went to the butterfly area, and it was small, but very colorful.
Fun midsized zoo. Good for morning or afternoon. Be sure to see bird show.
Paid to get in everything was closed monorail has not been there since 2014 very disappointed
Was fun, strong smell of pee near entrance, animals were very well taken care of. Did see a fox that was in a too small size room walking in paces back and forth needs bigger room or outdoor. Food and drinks little expensive
Always love the zoo, 2 adults, no kids. Enjoyed Tropics trail & Minnesota trail. 2 pm was a great low crowd time to go. (Closes at 4pm). Note we are annual pass holders
Very friendly staff and volunteers. Excellent exhibits and talks.
Such a big place you can only get everything done there if you go for the whole day or if you go many days it's so big with the outside and the inside and the water animals
Amazing staff, great experience all around. Fun for kids of all ages.
Every experience is always wonderful. Sometimes it's a little crowded but overall it's always a good experience and something the whole family can enjoy.
Great zoo to spend the day at. You can bring your own food and drinks to have a nice picnic. Military discounts.
My kid loves the zoo. I like the Russian grizzly bear section. if you are a local with a kid, the membership is a good option.
Been here so many times in my life and it is amazing. Wish they coulda kept the monorail but i understand. Very nice zoo
Love this zoo!! Amazing place to bring my grandkids. My only disagreement is over your requirement to wear masks outside. So hot and unhealthy for the visitors! 89 degrees outside..heat advisory and no splash pad, masks required outdoors yet gift store is open indoors. Makes me question their requirements related to Covid.
We had a wonderful time and our granddaughter loved the baby animals and we got several cute photos of her with the goats.
Live in Kansas City and was in Minneapolis for a weekend getaway and decided to hit the zoo. Very disappointed. Not much to keep the kids entertained (11 & 12 yo). A couple of hours and we were done. Omaha Zoo was far superior. On a side note, little kids (6 and below) seemed to be having a good time. Might be more geared to the younger crowd.
Was expecting more but overall it was a fun family day trip.
Make sure to check out the bird show the butterfly garden and of course the kangaroos!!! We are members and go all the time!
We LOVE the Zoo, there is always so much to see while there and they do different events. It is clean and the kids always have a blast!
The Tropical Trail packs a wallop into a single building (watching the gibbons brachiate amidst flamingos and ducks was particularly neat), while the rest of the zoo features wide-open spaces for animals to roam. There are also kid-friendly features in abundance: a splash pad, camel rides, petting zoo, etc.
This is a great zoo! The exhibits are very well put together and the animals seem genuinely happy. This is a great place to bring the family, go on a date or just stroll through by yourself!! Very clean facilities that are well kept! The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful! I would highly recommend!!
Great place. Definitely worth buying the year membership
Wonderfully big exhibits and a great variety of animals.
You can never go wrong with the Minnesota Zoo. Friendly staff and well manicured, clean facilities. Great to see the new seasonal attraction and learning experience for kids and adults alike. Such a shame the IMAX company left, (NOT the zoo's fault). Maybe they can invest in their own projector and show movies, although animals are more of a priority.
I love the big Zoo, so last fall we bought the yearly membership. The reef exhibits are spectacular...be sure to ask questions because many volunteers are there to share information.
Always an awesome place with lots of people. The food and drinks are expensive so I recommend bringing your own picnic.
They do an excellent job of providing places for families to hydrate and cool off
Fund and family place .. water splash is awesome (bring extra clothes for your kid) ,. Animal petting at farm and carousel ride is fun ... check the events before coming here to get max activities
Exhibits are wonderful. The volunteers are a hoot and so knowledgeable. Erbert and Gerbert lunch was abominable. Half sandwich and soup combo for $10.50. ONE THIN slice of Turkey. TWO thin slices of tomato and a handful of shredded iceberg lettuce. Chicken noodle soup. 1 noodle, about 1 inch long. 2 noodles about1/4 inch long. Two teeny bits of pink something I think were supposed to be chicken and about 5 shreds of carrot. The rest was broth. DO NOT EAT THERE. Over priced and no quality. Not even poor quality.! I have eaten plenty of poor meals and not complained. I am not given to complaining but this was terrible.
Some venues were closed. No tram or hay ride. The staff was excellent and made up for the venues being closed. The have events in the evening geared toward adults.. Seemed promising.
Great family friendly zoo! We have annual passes every year. My kids really enjoy the parks and play areas. It however is outdated compared to other state zoos we have visited.
Where do I begin ? This place is amazing , first because you make a donation to enter and not done over priced cost that is unaffordable. Also, the food inside and gift shop are reasonable prices . The animals are interesting and then they gave a fun water area for the kids . Definitely a must visit !
Great night at the zoo looking at all of the Halloween pumpkins
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