What town is the Minnesota Zoo in?
Apple Valley
Location. The Minnesota Zoo is located in Apple Valley, a southern suburb of the Twin Cities, just 10 minutes south of Mall of America.
Do you have to wear a mask at the Minnesota Zoo?
Are face coverings required? Per CDC guidance, and for the safety of our community and animals, all guests age 3 and up are required to wear a face covering when visiting our indoor areas. Face coverings are not required when visiting our outdoor trails.
How long is Minnesota Zoo open?
The Minnesota Zoo is open every day except Thanksgiving & December 25.
How much is it to get into the Minnesota Zoo?
Visiting the Minnesota Zoo is not free or even cheap, especially if you have a large family. In 2021, tickets for children over 2 years old cost $13.95 and adults cost $19.95. Plus, you will need to add on $7.00 to park, unless you bus or are lucky enough to live close enough to walk.
What is the biggest zoo in Minnesota?
Minnesota Zoo
Minnesota Zoo (Apple Valley, MN) A crowd-pleasing favorite that’s always worth visiting, the Minnesota Zoo is the largest zoo in the upper Midwest with over 2,400 animals representing over 400 species.
Is Como zoo or Minnesota Zoo better?
We have the Minnesota Zoo at 4th in our overall rankings, and Como Park at 35th. The Minnesota Zoo takes the 5-2 victory in our Zoo vs. Zoo Twin Cities competition!
Is Como Zoo or Minnesota Zoo better?
Can you bring food into the Minnesota Zoo?
You Can Pack a Lunch; But You Don’t Have To. If you’d prefer to bring your food, there are several different areas where you can sit and enjoy it, picnic-style. However, the zoo does have a restaurant and food cart, as well as several vending machines with snacks and beverages.
What’s the best zoo to go to in Minnesota?
The 5 Best Zoos in Minnesota
- Como Park Zoo and Conservatory (St. Paul, MN)
- Minnesota Zoo (Apple Valley, MN) Driving distance from Minneapolis: 19 miles, 26 minutes.
- Hemker Park & Zoo (Freeport, MN) Driving distance from Minneapolis: 92 miles, 1.5 hours.
- Pine Grove Zoo (Little Falls, MN)
- Lake Superior Zoo (Duluth, MN)
What zoo is better in MN?
Como Zoo
Como Zoo Named the Best Zoo in Minnesota – Como Zoo Conservatory.
Which zoo is better in MN?
Como Zoo Named the Best Zoo in Minnesota.
Can you bring water bottles into Minnesota Zoo?
Yes you can. We saw several families having picnics. over a year ago. Yes you can.