Guide to Minnesota Zoos & Aquariums USA State Zoos Zoos in Alabama Zoos in Alaska Zoos in Arizona Zoos in Arkansas Zoos in California Zoos in Colorado Zoos in Connecticut Zoos in Delaware Zoos in Florida Zoos in Georgia Zoos in Hawaii Zoos in Idaho Zoos in Illinois Zoos in Indiana Zoos in Iowa Zoos in Kansas Zoos in Kentucky Zoos in Louisiana Zoos in Maine Zoos in Maryland Zoos in Massachusetts Zoos in Michigan Zoos in Minnesota Zoos in Mississippi Zoos in Missouri Zoos in Montana Zoos in Nebraska Zoos in Nevada Zoos in New Hampshire Zoos in New Jersey Zoos in New Mexico Zoos in New York Zoos in North Carolina Zoos in North Dakota Zoos in Ohio Zoos in Oklahoma Zoos in Oregon Zoos in Pennsylvania Zoos in Rhode Island Zoos in South Carolina Zoos in South Dakota Zoos in Tennessee Zoos in Texas Zoos in Utah Zoos in Vermont Zoos in Virginia Zoos in Washington Zoos in Washington DC Zoos in West Virginia Zoos in Wisconsin Zoos in Wyoming Zoos and Aquariums in Minnesota Como Park Zoo & Conservatory (Saint Paul) – A free-admission, historic zoo and botanical garden featuring a wide variety of animals, gardens, and family-friendly events. Highlights include gorillas, giraffes, polar bears, and a beautiful glass-domed conservatory. Website: comozooconservatory.org Minnesota Zoo (Apple Valley) – The state's largest and most immersive zoo, home to over 4,500 animals and 500 species. Features themed trails like the Northern Trail (bison, moose, caribou), Tropics Trail (lemurs, red pandas), and Grizzly Coast (brown bears). Also known for conservation efforts and a mile-long Treetop Trail. Website: mnzoo.org SEA LIFE at Mall of America (Bloomington) – A large public aquarium with more than 10,000 aquatic creatures, including sharks, sea turtles, rays, and jellyfish. Features a 300-foot underwater tunnel and interactive exhibits like touch pools and rainforest tanks. Website: visitsealife.com/minnesota Great Lakes Aquarium (Duluth) – Focuses on freshwater ecosystems of the Great Lakes and beyond, with interactive exhibits, native fish, otters, and touch pools. Located on the Duluth waterfront. Website: glaquarium.org Lake Superior Zoo (Duluth) – Home to over 400 animals and 200 species, including North American gray wolves, kangaroos, bears, and snow leopards. Offers close-up animal experiences and behind-the-scenes tours. Website: lszooduluth.org Hemker Park & Zoo (Freeport) – A family-owned zoo featuring over 50 species, including giraffes, zebras, kangaroos, and otters. Offers animal encounters and seasonal events. Website: hemkerzoo.com Zollman Zoo (Oxbow Park) (Byron) – Specializes in native Minnesota wildlife, providing a home for animals unable to survive in the wild. Features eagles, foxes, badgers, and reptiles, plus hiking trails and campgrounds. Website: oxbowpark.com/zollman-zoo Pine Grove Zoo (Little Falls) – One of Minnesota’s oldest zoos, with a collection of mammals, birds, and reptiles from around the world, including bison, tigers, and wolves. Website: pinegrovezoo.com Paul Bunyan’s Animal Land (Bemidji) – A walk-through wildlife park with both native and exotic animals, from deer and bears to lions and lemurs. Family-friendly and interactive. Website: paulbunyansanimaland.com RAD Zoo (Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo) (Owatonna) – Specializes in reptiles and amphibians, with over 150 species including snakes, turtles, lizards, and crocodilians. Website: radzoo.com Wildlife Science Center (Stacy/Columbus) – A research and education facility specializing in wolves, raptors, and other native wildlife. Offers tours and educational programs. Website: wildlifesciencecenter.org International Wolf Center (Ely) – Dedicated to wolf education and research, with live wolf exhibits and interactive displays. Website: wolf.org North American Bear Center (Ely) – Focuses on bear education and conservation, featuring live bears and extensive interpretive exhibits. Website: bear.org The Raptor Center (St. Paul) – Part of the University of Minnesota, specializing in the medical care, rehabilitation, and education of raptors like eagles, hawks, and owls. Website: raptor.umn.edu © Copyright 1995- Apartments USA .com sm All rights reserved.