plan a visit
Online tickets are required for all guests, including Minnesota Zoo members (free) and children two and under (free). Per guidance from the State of Minnesota, face coverings are optional. We encourage everyone to continue taking precautions for personal comfort and safety.
Having trouble accessing your tickets? Click the “Account Login” link at the bottom of this page and select your upcoming events for print-at-home or digital tickets.
Things to Know
Guests will enter through the Lower South entry for ticket scanning. Upon entry, guests can directly access all outdoor trails or visit the indoor trails first.
Maps are displayed throughout the Zoo grounds, however printed maps will not be available to guests. A digital map outlining the trails is available for you to print.
Food options are available throughout your visit. Please call 952.431.9200 for details on availability. If the food selection does not meet your needs, please plan to pack a snack that you can eat on the go.
Public Transportation: The Minnesota Zoo is serviced by the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) 440 bus line. With the launch of the new Red Line bus service, routes to the Zoo have changed. You can connect the Red Line at the Mall of America to the Cedar Grove Transit Station and take a connecting bus (Route 440) to the Zoo. This service is offered seven days a week, on the hour. Please contact the MVTA for bus routes and time at (952) 882-7500, or visit mvta.com and use the Trip Planner.