Minneapolis Zoos

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Zoos in Minneapolis

In the words of Paul Simon, the poet laureate of the Baby Boom generation, "Someone told me it's all happening at the zoo!" Fun in Minneapolis is pleased to present this list of Zoos in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul MN area of the Twin Cities. We're very fortunate to have so many different zoos close-by. The crown jewel, of course, is The Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley which opened in 1978. Spread over 485 acres, it hosts an incredible variety of species displayed in a natural environment. The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul is over 100 years old now, and has been educating the public about wildlife since it opened. Smaller in scale, but no less dedicated to protecting endangered species and a beautiful place to take your family. The other local zoos tend to have a narrower focus, but are no less worth a visit with the kids. Enjoy them all!


  1. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
    1225 Estabrook Drive, St Paul, MN 651-487-8200

  2. Dodge Nature Center
    365 Marie Avenue W, West St Paul, MN 651-455-4531

  3. Eastman Nature Center
    13351 Elm Creek Road, Osseo, MN 763-694-7700

  4. Eidem Homestead Farm
    4345 101st Avenue N, Brooklyn Park, MN 763-493-8367

  5. Eloise Butler Wildflower & Bird Sanctuary
    1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 612-370-4903

  6. Gale Woods Farm
    7210 County Road 110 W, Minnetrista, MN 763-694-2001

  7. Historic Murphy's Landing
    2187 County Road 101, Shakopee, MN 952-445-6900

  8. Lowry Nature Center
    7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria, MN 763-694-7650

  9. Minnesota Zoo
    13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 952-431-9200

  10. Richardson Nature Center
    8737 E Bush Lake Road, Bloomington, MN 763-694-7676

  11. Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium
    Mall of America, Bloomington, MN 952-883-0202

  12. Springbrook Nature Center
    100 85th Avenue NW, Fridley, MN 763-572-3588

  13. Westwood Hills Nature Center
    8300 W Franklin Avenue, St Louis Park, MN 952-925-2544

  14. Wildlife Science Center
    22830 Sunrise Road NE, Stacy, MN 651-464-3993

  15. Wood Lake Nature Center
    6710 Lake Shore Drive S, Richfield, MN 612-861-9375



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This page was last updated on July 18, 2019