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Family Programs
Looking for other programs for your family? Check out our Families and Kids section for special Zoo programs, overnights and behind the scenes experiences for all ages.

IMAX Theatre
Visit the Great Clips IMAX Theatre during your Zoo visit and save money! Adults save $2 per ticket, children and seniors save $1. Zoo/IMAX Combo tickets available at both the Zoo and IMAX. Visit www.imax.com/minnesota for shows and times. A portion of all IMAX/Zoo combo sales supports the Minnesota Zoo Conservation Fund.

 

 

Events

Check out our full Calendar of Events

Farm Babies:  April 1 - 30, 2010
Meet the newest members of the Zoo family with baby chicks, piglets, lambs, calves, goat kids, bunnies, and ducklings! There will be fun, hands-on kids’ activities on April 2 & 3.  

Earthfest:  A Party for the Planet – April 17 & 18, 2010
This weekend will highlight hands-on, eco-friendly activities for everyone.  Find out more about recycling, composting, green building and sustainable living.  This family-friendly event includes music and craft activities.

Dr. Jane Goodall Presenting: "A Reason for Hope" – April 19, 2010
The Minnesota Zoo is proud to co-sponsor a Once-in-a-Lifetime opportunity to hear and see her in person.

Beastly Ball: Saturday, April 24, 2010

Dance the night away at the annual black-tie Zoo fundraiser.  This year's theme is “One Red Hot Night!,” which celebrates the elegant Red River Hog.  Native to sub-Saharan Africa, the Red River Hog will come to the Minnesota Zoo next summer as part of an extraordinary new exhibit, Faces of the African Forest.  Joining the Red River Hogs are colobus monkeys, hyrax, dwarf crocodiles, bats, and more!  Reservations and special fee are required.

If you are interested in becoming a Corporate Sponsor or making an in-kind donation, please contact Megan Hard at the Minnesota Zoo Foundation at 952.431.9310 or megan.hard@mnzoo.org.

Lecture Series, Native Plants for landscaping - April 29
Indoor Zoo Theater
Kick off to onsite sale of Zoo Compost

Members Only Faces of the African Forest Event - May 26-28
Members enjoy a look at our newest exhibit in this after hours event.