At the Minnesota Zoo get face-to-face with grizzly bears in Russia's Grizzly Coast, sharks in Discovery Bay, and wolves along the Northern Trail.

Enjoy an indoor walk through the Tropics Trail where lemurs leap and gibbons swinging limb-to-limb year round.

The 2700+ residents of the Minnesota Zoo live in natural habitats with room to roam and enrichment activities to enjoy their natural lives.

Apple Valley, Minnesota is proud to be home to the Minnesota Zoo.

Minnesota Zoo Operating Hours and Admission Fees

The Minnesota Zoo is open every day except Thanksgiving and December 25th.

Minnesota Zoo Website

The Minnesota Zoo is located just 1 mile north from Apple Valley, MN's downtown core. Within the core our hotels, shopping, restaurants, and local attractions are all within walking or short driving distance and a short drive to the Minnesota Zoo.