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Minnesota Zoo

13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN MN 55124
952 432 9000
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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14 reviews 14 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Even though my husband and I are zoo members, the MN Zoo is just an average zoo. They seem to have a lot of effort on husbandry and don't have an extensive variety of animals. The open spaces are nice, but even last week, they didn't have water in any of the pools/water holes and we weren't sure that some... More

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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16 reviews 16 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We got a membership here last summer and just love it. It is well worth what you pay. The trails are easy to walk and there are a lot of animals to see. If it's a rainy or cold day, there are plenty of indoor exhibits to check out. In the summer, there is a kiddie splash area with fountains... More

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New York
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80 reviews 80 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Minnesota Zoo is large enough to get you walking and spend the day doing things. The zoo has both indoor and outdoor exhibits. During hot days carry water since we only saw a couple of kiosks to buy water or ice cream and they were far. I wasn't impress with the food at the crepe place so find something else.... More

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Onalaska, Wisconsin, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

The Minnesota Zoo is great for families! Although we went during the hottest part of summer, I would suggest going on cooler days. There isn't much shade anywhere and there is a whole lot of walking! Bring your strollers and pack plenty of water! The gift shops are very overpriced but the visit overal was wonderful! It's not the most... More

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Wisconsin, United States
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23 reviews 23 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We went on a family trip to the zoo yesterday and our girls were very excited to see giraffes and zebras and have hands on in discovery bay. However they were having an event in discovery bay so that was closed - in which we got a very minimal discount, but we were not informed that they did not have... More

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Winnipeg, Canada
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5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Anywhere I go I always check out the local zoo. This one is fabulous, if you don't or can't walk long distances, check it out on the monorail that goes around the largest area. We did it twice and then still walked around most of the large part. Tropics trail is wonderful and can be done in any weather. Always... More

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Mankato, Minnesota
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3 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Wonderful displays both indoors and out. Outdoor settings for animals are spacious and trails are easy to walk on. As the outdoor exhibits cover a large area, stroller for young children highly recommended. If you like zoos, this is a "must see".

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Minnesota
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11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

We only live 10 miles from the zoo so have a membership every year for the last 10 years as our kids are 13, 11, and 5. Something new seems to open every year. Great in the winter with indoor Tropics Trail and In/out MN Trail. Great in the summer for water fun, playgrounds and nice walks. Can do the... More

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Osseo, Minnesota
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Great day at the zoo, kid had fun. Big cats were out and active. The only downside is cost of food. We were there on good Friday and it was crazy busy, most people had the same idea I did.

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Winnipeg, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I took my children to the Minnesota Zoo on spring break. It was a very nice experience. Staff were helpful and polite, the entire grounds were clean and all the attractions appeared to be well taken care of. I look forward to returning next year.

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