Minnesota Zoo, Nonprofit zoo in Apple Valley, United States
The Minnesota Zoo extends across 196 hectares and contains 4,509 animals representing 505 species in specialized habitats designed according to natural environments.
The Minnesota Zoo started operations on May 22, 1978, becoming one of only two state zoos in the United States alongside North Carolina Zoo.
The zoo maintains multiple educational programs and participates in Species Survival Programs through its membership in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
The Minnesota Zoo welcomes 1.3 million visitors annually and maintains regular operating hours from 10 AM to 4 PM with advance online ticket reservations.
Discovery Bay features marine life exhibits and includes an 800-seat dolphinarium, while Russia's Grizzly Coast showcases animals from the Russian Far East.
Location: Apple Valley
Inception: May 22, 1978
Website: http://mnzoo.org
GPS coordinates: 44.76860,-93.19890
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:18
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