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Minnesota Zoo
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"Spring for the membership if you can, definitely worth it"(9 Tips)
"The splash pad area is very popular on those hot days."(3 Tips)
"The Penguin exhibit is just like the real thing in Simons town SA"(3 Tips)
"round windows to the right of the shark tank"(2 Tips)
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At the Grizzly Coast otter exhibit play with the otters by running back and forth in front of the glass. If you're lucky, they'll chase you!
Park in Gibbon Parking lot. The walk to the entrance is much quicker during the construction projects. Read more
Check out the brand new exhibit, "faces of the Africann forest"! Pigmy crocs, red river hogs, 2 types of monkeys, really cool
- Meghan McInernySeptember 3, 2009The embedded round windows to the right of the shark tank are also a stellar place to take your kid's photo.
Kimberly UrbanMay 27, 2013Go to Dinosaur exhibit first then monorail second. You get half off the monorail.
New penguin exhibit is tiny, crowds were insane. Might get better once it isn't new anymore but it's nearly impossible to get the kids up close enough to see anything.
They do not have straws here for the safety of the animals. Bring your own if your kids need them.
Kari SvobodaJune 2, 2012Zoo does not have straws for drinks. Bring a cup with lid and straw from home.
Go see the new penguin exhibit (2011). They're awesome!
- If you get to the Zoo early in the morning or around 2 p.m. the grizzly bears will be up from their naps and playful. Read more
Sean ScottMay 16, 2009at the shark tank. facing it go to the right side. embedded round windows make you feel like u are in the water
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- 8.6
"One of our favorite parts of the zoo. Especially in the winter. Sometimes we like to walk the trail backwards to see things from a new angle."
Tiffany Rupp - 8.3
"We are big fans of @musicinthezoo ! Fantastic ambiance & great acoustics. Can't wait for next summer's line up!"
Ricki Groskreutz - 8.2
"Experience MN up close and personal. The trail is covered but is the same temperature as outside so dress accordingly."
Tiffany Rupp
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- 7.2
"Bring quarters for the goat feeding area. Kids just love it."
hairyt - 7.5
"Climbing on the rocks next to the window definitely allows you to take pictures better. I especially like the ones of them swimming in the water. Feeding time's great as well."
Pez - 7.7
"You may not need to set up an expensive aquarium. You can see an abundance of fish and coral, and you can view them from above in the tropical forest. You may want to take some pictures!"
Pez
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