10 Things You Must See and Do at the Minnesota Zoo
Along with all the cute critters and amazing animals to see at the Minnesota Zoo, check out the loads of fun activities to fit into your visit:
1. Kangaroo Crossing
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Explore the outback, walking with the kangaroos, emus and wallabies in this interactive exhibit!
2. Butterfly Garden
While wandering through Tropics Trail, enjoy the beautiful sight of hundreds of North American butterflies!
3. Camel Rides
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Did you know you can go for camel rides at the Zoo??! Only $5 for members and $6 for non-members, through Labor Day.
4. Conservation Carousel 
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Take a tour of the Zoo from an unfamiliar perspective, just $2 a ride!
5. Wings Financial World of Birds Show
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A crowd favorite with a wide variety of exotic birds – the World of Birds Show is sure to delight!
6. Tropical Reef Dive Show
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Running daily at 10:30am, this floor-to-ceiling underwater viewing showcases the staff SCUBA diving with sharks and tropical fish.
7. Close Encounters
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Snag a unique and engaging on-site animal experience during your visit to the Zoo!
8. Cow Milking Demonstrations
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The dairy barn at the Wells Fargo Family Farm is worth the trek to see the daily cow milking demonstrations, running at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
9. Penguin Feedings
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Entertain the whole family as these adorable friends snack on some delectable treats, 10am and 2:30pm daily.
10. Hawaiian Monk Seal Demonstrations
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See and hear this Hawaiian Island experience while connecting with these critically endangered marine mammals and their trainers!
1. Kangaroo Crossing
3. Camel Rides
4. Conservation Carousel
via Pioneer Press
Explore the outback, walking with the kangaroos, emus and wallabies in this interactive exhibit!
2. Butterfly Garden
While wandering through Tropics Trail, enjoy the beautiful sight of hundreds of North American butterflies!
3. Camel Rides
via Minnesota Zoo
Did you know you can go for camel rides at the Zoo??! Only $5 for members and $6 for non-members, through Labor Day.
4. Conservation Carousel
via Pioneer Press
Take a tour of the Zoo from an unfamiliar perspective, just $2 a ride!
5. Wings Financial World of Birds Show
via Minnesota Zoo
A crowd favorite with a wide variety of exotic birds – the World of Birds Show is sure to delight!
6. Tropical Reef Dive Show
via Minnesota Zoo
Running daily at 10:30am, this floor-to-ceiling underwater viewing showcases the staff SCUBA diving with sharks and tropical fish.
7. Close Encounters
via Minnesota Zoo
Snag a unique and engaging on-site animal experience during your visit to the Zoo!
8. Cow Milking Demonstrations
via Minnesota Zoo
The dairy barn at the Wells Fargo Family Farm is worth the trek to see the daily cow milking demonstrations, running at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
9. Penguin Feedings
via Minnesota Zoo
Entertain the whole family as these adorable friends snack on some delectable treats, 10am and 2:30pm daily.
10. Hawaiian Monk Seal Demonstrations
via Pioneer Press
