I had a great time going to the Minnesota Zoo. I havent gone to the Minnesota Zoo in months. This was my birthday present that I ever had in this time of the coronavirus pandemic.

We went with family who had annual passes to the Minnesota Zoo, and enjoyed a nighttime , drive thru, light show. You purchase tickets online, and they send you a SoundCloud link, which narrates the animals along the way.When you arrive, youre directed to a pair of employees who scan your ticket on your phone. Then, you follow the single car line, very slowly, through the route. It was probably about 20 minutes in total, driving/idling slowly through the show.You see huge balloon, lighted, blow ups, with other colorful lights along the road/treeline. Some animals include moose, wolves, eagle, loom, bumblebees, owl, and much more! Impressed with the size and detail on the balloons. I do wish there were more Christmas lights for the decorations. Although impressive, there couldve been more lights in addition to the balloons.

The MN Zoo has done a tremendous job of making the zoo a safe place for animals and patrons alike. Please be respectful of their policies and wear your mask both indoors and out!:-)

I really wanted to take our toddler to see animals at the zoo, but was nervous about the social distancing at such a public and normally busy place. Everyone I talked to that had went only said great things, so decided to give it a try. Everyone was right! They have a great system and all of the people were very spaced out. Everybody was wearing a mask the correct way and being respectful of space. The animals also seemed to be more active than I remember and we were able to get up close to so many of the animals!

This Minnesota Zoo is regarded as one of the best Zoos in the country with over 40 years of promoting conservation, education, and the preservation of rare species. It sits on a huge acreage that allows for expansive animal habitats and enjoyable walking paths through the exhibits. The leadership, staff, and facilities are some of the best in the industry. I highly recommend a visit in any season. Winter is just as awesome as summer in my opinion. The Siberian tigers are especially impressive in the winter months.

Great safety precautions in place, beautiful place to spend with the kids and always fun to see the animals.

One of the best zoos in the Midwest. Definitely worth a trip if you have kids or like zoos and are around the Minneapolis area

Had an amazing time at the MN Zoo today!! They have one way trails set up to help keep you and your family safe, but always remember you are responsible for keeping your distance from others enjoying the zoo. We cant wait until our next trip!!

The staff is awesome, the zoo is well cared for. The animals are happy. Lots of conservation information available and the staff is knowledgeable as well. The entire park was clean, and even though there was construction it didnt interfere with the rest of the experience.

Even in the pandemic all the animals seem very happy and well taken care of

Nice covid restrictions. Felt very clean and safe at these uncertain times.

The wife and I can agree: this is the best zoo weve visited, and weve been to a lot of zoos. The sheer size of it allows for a roughly 3-4 hour visit; however, the design of the zoo allows you to easily pick and choose which sections you want to see and which ones you dont.The exhibits? 10/10. Not only are they the cleanest exhibits weve seen, but theyre also the largest. Seeing the bison have acres of land to graze was fantastic. A lot of zoos crowd them into tiny pens--and theyre just one example of what the Minnesota Zoo does right. A+ guys, keep it up.

Great experience! Happy they have one way walking and social distancing rules so we could feel safe visiting!

Wonderful experience! Great COVId precautions too.

We recently visited the zoo and were pretty disappointed. I brought my month old in a stroller and my friend brought her daughter and her friend. We were pretty excited to check it out. The exhibits were great even being as limited as they were it was still a good time to see the animals and walk around. The one way only was ok, understandably with Covid precautions. However the staff treated us like dirt. Like we were the virus itself. It was a busy day, lots of families which was nice to see. However I felt as if I was a complete inconvenience. The halls were busy as well as the bathrooms. We had stayed for about four hours and my daughter needed a diaper change and a feeding. We finally walked by a bathroom following the paths along. It was a busy bathroom with a line so I didn’t want to bring the entire car seat and stroller along and take up room in the already packed bathroom. My friend offered to take it with to the next exhibit and I’d meet back up with them to be quick and not take up to much space. While grabbing my diaper bag and unbuckling my daughter From her car seat a young female employee quickly shouted at me that I was taking up to much space. (Well, it’s a stroller and we were in the line for the bathroom which was out the door) I attempted to explain I’m in line for the bathroom and will be just changing a diaper and the stroller will be gone. She shouted at me multiple times that I’m in the way and need to get out of line so other people can go by. Needless to say she was making a scene and embarrassed me, making me feel bad for taking care of my child. So obviously this is NOT a family place. I was not able to change her and we felt so uncomfortable we left. I feel our money was wasted and there is absolutely no reason to return. I’ve never felt more embarrassed. As a new mom that really was a punch in the gut.

The MN zoo is fantastic! They did a great job opening up and still keeping the experience fun and enjoyable!The kids can still be kids and enjoy the animals. I even like the ticket system better. So much less crowded

I have been going to the MN Zoo since I was a child and have never been disappointed! They may not have dolphins anymore but they are still providing an amazing experience for anyone wanting an adventure with almost any climate. From MN wildlife to tigers, this zoo has just about everything!

I have been going to this zoo since I was a small child and this visit might have been the best. There are barely any people even when they are sold out compared to before so the animals are right out in front of the glass. You can say most animals right now but the Barnes are closed as well as most food related places.

The animals all looked healthy and happy, staff all nice and well informed.

It was awesome! There is a lot of signage and there are guides to help direct you through the different areas. Everyone was very helpful and it was clear where to go. There was easy stroller access. There were no inside food vendors due to the pandemic, but there were some outside food stands. A lot of the animals were out and about. The fish displays were particularly impressive. The red panda gets my vote for the cutest animal there and the otters are a close second.

This is a superb zoo. WE LOVE IT! Wish we could visit more often but too far away. Summer at the Minnesota Zoo is amazing!!! Food, service, animals are well kept. Lots to do and CLEAN! Thank you!

Good experience all with covid. Granted a lot less attractions and animals so the price shouldve come down too. We loved it anyways and can wait to bring out girl again.

We love the zoo! Great exhibits and the zoo staff always makes it a great experience!

The Minnesota Zoo is a perfect place to visit alone or with others any day of the week. The exhibits are well maintained and the animals are wonderful. Even in the current COVID climate its still very enjoyable to visit. The food is good and they have a great gift shop. Support the animals at the zoo and get out there!

Im glad youve reopened in a way that feels safer and manageable for families. We secured the earliest time and felt comfortable during our whole visit. Everyone we saw was wearing masks and it was easy to remain distant from others. We saw a usual plethora of unique animals and enjoyed finally getting out of the house. Thanks, MN Zoo!

Got to see many animals and I got to buy collectibles. But the covid regulations were ridiculous and places were blocked off that didnt make any sense. I had an amazing time with my family though.

Took the family here to experience Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular on the last day of the 2019 season. It was totally amazing to see all the carvings and skills involved to pull off something like this. It was very family friendly and the flow was just right going on Sunday night. I would highly recommend this to anyone that hasnt been to one because the sight and experience was amazing. They also had the aquarium section open so the kids we able to see the sharks and stay warm for a bit. Food and drink was also available during this event.

Would be nice if they actually enforced social distancing and mask policies. Lots on mask on chins or just talking them off completely on the outside trails. Saw a man spit and one remove his mask to cough in his hand. Very disappointing not sure well be renewing our membership next year

Safe distancing is followed with masks required. Arrived around 11 and there were plenty of animals on clear visibility. No play areas open but plenty of little places to grab a small bite and a beverage. Happy to support the zoo and the work they do.

Loved it. My husband surprised me for our 1year Wedding Aniversary.

Overall good experience, because of Covid alot of the zoo was inaccessible. My daughter wanted to see a elephant. Sadly one wasnt there, a few other animals would been nice to see but I guess they just didnt have them? No lions, Kuala bear, giraffes, pandas , gorillas or orangutan apes. I guess I could name alot if I keep thinking but thats not taking away from the great viewings of animals the did have. I personally was amazed by the sharks and the wolfs and my family had a great time seeing lots of animals also the staff was courteous and friendly.

MN Zoo has done a great job building a safe environment to come and enjoy the zoo even during these unprecedented times we live in. They have setup a long one-way path through the zoo to help with social distancing (but there are bottlenecks, on the path, where people get stacked up pretty close to each other). Its almost the same experience, pre-covid, but not quite. Some family favorites were not open: the butterfly exhibit, sandbox, both playgrounds and a few other stops along the way were closed. Thanks Zoo for trying to keep us safe while allowing a fun, albeit limited, zoo experience!

Beautiful zoo with educational resources and quite a few rare animals. Currently set up for a one way trip, but worth it. And delicious popcorn!

We visited the zoo for the first time today. It has just started to open back up again with restrictions. You have to purchase tickets online and there are time slots you can choose to come in. You have to wear a mask and there are signs around to remind visitors to keep 6 feet apart. Visitors also have to walk through the zoo following one way directions. It was very well organised to limit the amount of visitors and keep areas less crowded. Our boys really enjoyed the zoo. We were able to see majority of the animals there. It was a great experience and good to get out of the house and have a change of scenery during this pandemic.

Lovely zoo, different than many others Ive been to.

I like the zoo because you can have fun and do what you want. I recommend you go there when you can.

We received a zoo family pass as a gift and it has been a few years since we visited the Minnesota Zoo. Not much has changed in a few years. Its a great place to bring family during any season. They have areas you can walk around outdoor year round and our family favorite, especially during the winter months, is the impressive large indoor tropics where you can spend a lot of time. The farm and playground areas only open during the warmer months are a great venue for younger children. They are missing some of the larger animals such as the elephants, giraffes. zebras and apes but their special exhibits and outdoor bear area makes this zoo worth a visit for families.

Love coming to see the animals. Doing a great job during this pandemic and everything was smooth.

Our family favorite spot for whatever the weather. Plenty of walks and amazing animals on the way. Kids love the playgrounds and in the summer water fountains. The best place for them is shark pool where you can even touch them! My favorite place are the grizzly bears enclosure. Bears are very entertaining and always bring smile on my face. Oh and the monkeys and the lamas and spring farm... so much to do there!

One of the best zoos Ive ever been too! We will be back for sure!

Had a wonderful day. We were able to go through all trails, social distancing was easy, just the right amount of people. We were able to grab lunch as the stores and restaurants were open.

Another fabulous day at the Minnesota Zoo. Everyone was masked and maintaining a proper distance. The animals looked healthy and well cared for. Looking forward to our next visit.

It was fun just miss the the way it was befor covid 19. Some fun activities for kids where closed and that sucked. The carousel the Llama walk and the kid playground was closed and you couldnt feed the goats or touch the sharks it the aquarium.

So much was closed/blocked off. Its just sad to be there as its not the same zoo. Wearing masks while walking outside is the worst part of it all. The animals dont come anywhere near you if thats what they are worried about. Limited number of people and distancing is enough to stay safe.

Great Zoo, well worth visiting with a wonderful enriched environments for the animals. Well worth the price in my opinion!

I love going to Minnesota Zoo! Theres a wide variety of animals who are well-cared-for, and the informative plaques near each enclosure are very interesting and easy to understand. Its a great place to go for a fun day of learning, no matter your age.If youre going, dont miss the sea otters! Theyre easily my favorite part of the zoo every time I go!

Great to be back at the zoo after so long. The zoo with Civid still around was great. Reservations, masks and 1-way traffic through the zoo worked well. Most things were open. Had the gift shops, kiosks around the zoo and the outdoor dining open. Kids still loved every minute of it.

I love how the zoo is indoors and outdoors. It makes it so that the zoo is the perfect place to take my kiddos no matter what the weather is like outside.

This zoo is pretty nice. I generally do not like zoos as wild animals need to be in the wild, however, this zoo has wild animals that have been abused in some ways and would not be able to survive in the wild for various reasons so they live out their lives here at the zoo where they are protected and cared for. They have various animals such as birds, wolves, bats and so much more. The park is huge.

I run a YouTube channel called Tommy Travels and my adventures have brought me to the Minnesota Zoo many times. Whether youre looking to spend the day indoors or outdoors, this place has you covered.There are so many shows to catch and trails to hike that you cant possibly see it all in one day. The staff is friendly and informative and its obvious that the animals are very well cared for.This was the first really nice spring day of ther year so there was a line all the way back to the parking lot but they have an express line for members and all of the registers were operating so I got through much quicker than I expected and had a wonderful day at the zoo.

We took the family to the zoo and had a wonderful time. the zoo keepers definitely keep the zoo very clean and we are proud to call this our home town zoo! we took a lot of photos that we want to share with the google community. please enjoy these photos and like the comment if you did indeed enjoy our art. we are very pleased to share these with you thank you so much for all the love. google is great with sharing all these caputred moments with the world!

If you really want to social distance, unfortunately this isnt the place to do it. No one really followed the 6 feet and mask procedures even though it was listed everywhere you turned. Your better off going to this Zoo when the Coronavirus is over.

This was s good experience for the kiddos. Rented a stroller and did the whole path they had mapped out for the public. It was a controlled place with COVID and all, but it was not disappointing at all. We spent about 2 hours there. Highly recommend for families with young kids to get out and enjoy some.

Drive thru zoo experience was fun. It was exactly 30minutes. Happy to support the zoo. Animals were alert and lots of baby animals around.

Love this zoo!! Amazing place to bring my grandkids. My only disagreement is over your requirement to wear masks outside. So hot and unhealthy for the visitors! 89 degrees outside..heat advisory and no splash pad, masks required outdoors yet gift store is open indoors. Makes me question their requirements related to Covid.

Nicely laid out, quite a few animals still out. Tigers, sharks, and bears. No lions and some of the walk up viewing points were blocked off. They are very stringent on moving along, even when the 4 year old wants to look at a certain animal. They are also strict on the mask rule, even for a 4 year old whose kept falling off.

Love this zoo! Weve had a family membership for a couple of years now and it is one of our favorite outings to go to. Great staff and it is pretty clean! They have good indoor exhibits for winter time, and fantastic outdoor exhibits for summer months! When its hot, theres a stomp pad for the kiddos to keep cool. Always a joy bringing the kids here!

We really enjoying my bring the kids to the zoo. The penguins and monkeys are definite favorites. Membership definitely worth the price. With COVID-19 I feel like theyve done an excellent job managing crowds.

Lots of fun for people of all ages. We love their aquarium, where you can get up close and personal with fish. Recently went for their Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, which was amazing. Definitely worth the trip.

They have done a nice job of keeping things as normal as possible. Some of the workers could be more courteous but after a long day of telling people not to do this and that I dont blame them all that much. Unsure if I would go back but my kids had a ton of fun.

Lots to do and see even in the winter months! I highly suggest going here! We love the tropic area and the ocean area. Be sure to check their schedule so you can see what’s happening prior to your visit such as penguin feeding etc.

The zoo was so much fun! I went during the pumpkin festival, and boy howdy, it was a good time. You get to walk in and see the animals in the aquarium, then you can go outside and grab a funnel cake and hot apple cider! After, you get to walk along a pumpkin-lined path and see all these different carvings from around the world! Even some special Disney ones, too! Great activity for people of all ages. Just be sure to bring enough warm clothes!

We are members and love coming to the Zoo during all seasons. The splash pad is great in the summer. We really enjoy and take advantage of all it has to offer! If youre going to go more than a few times a year, I recommend membership.

Being that Covid is still happening... the zoo did a great job of organizing things for social distancing and had lots of hand sanitizer. Some things were closed which was very reasonable. My wife and 2 year old niece still had a great time all things considered

Even with the restrictions for Covid, it was still so cool! The animals were out and about, the lines moved efficiently & even with plastic, the monkeys were still enjoyable!

Had a great time at the zoo! Reasonable prices for admission and parking and the amount they do charge is for conservation of species. You can also bring in your own food and drink to picnic on the grounds or they have a variety of food offered at different food courts (indoor and outdoor)There is a playground and splash pad for kids if you need a break from walking around. Plenty of outdoor and indoor exhibits and a different variety of animals than the Como Zoo.

I feel like the Zoo is doing a great job of social distancing, protecting the animals and still giving you a chance to see them.

So much to see and do at the zoo no matter what the weather is. They have created a beautiful place both indoors and out for the animals and for families to come enjoy the day. All seasons there are new things to do for kids. The sand boxes inside are a great escape during the winter and the farm and playgrounds during the summer are so much fun. Also the ability to do weddings here is so cool.

Yes, they are open! Make sure to check in ahead of time, and youll be assigned a tour time. Fully operational, just stay to the left. Its beneficial to have the crowds controlled due to social distancing, for you introverts out there :)

Took 3 toddlers -a great time! Sorry the zoo cant be at full capacity, but it is very nice not to be in a crowd.

MN Zoo is always a good place to visit, take a walk, and learn new things. Today was especially enjoyable, because it was the first sunny, seasonal day in a long while. Animals and humans alike were out in force to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Sometimes the view of a furry friend napping in a snowbank was mirrored by a bundled two-leg baby in a stroller, while other times children, giggling and running down a path, echoed again in the gamboling & cavorting of several Takin in their outdoor enclosure. The addition of the bird show and fantastic marine life/coral reef tanks as well as touch tanks, new beach sand play places, and tide pools, made todays visit the stuff memories are made of!

The Jack o lantern exhibit was awesome! I loved the themes and the music. It was great to have multiple drink stands along the way. Overall was a great experience.

My kids love the MN Zoo, we have had a membership for for many years.

Unfortunately we have been a member for years and will not be joining again :( the mask policy is very strict out doors and when it’s 80 degrees it’s just not doable for a 2, 3, 5 year old and myself to wear a mask. It felt like a prison with lines to enter and exit and you had to follow exactly where you were told to go you couldn’t just go out side and let the kids run and play it’s a line they have to stay in. It’s sad but not the zoo it used to be and not family friendly at all, it was stressful taking the kids there. I wish I had known this before going there :/

We truly enjoyed it. They are always upgrading the zoo. Its nice to see the animals have lots of space and greenery around. They also have little hideaways that my daughter loved exploring.

Had a great time here even though everything was covered in snow and plastic.

I love the Zoo. It is super stroller friendly, so bring one even if it is just to hold the jackets and the 3 year old when they are tired of walking. Keep in mind, they do not have the African animals that you expect at a zoo, hippos, giraffes, elephants. They are open year round and I think to take care of animals of that variety in the Minnesota winters would be too hard and not healthy for the animals.Go right when the zoo opens at 9 am. It is very quiet and you can see all the animals with very little waiting. You can get up close and personal with the penguins and most.of the animals. We had no problems finding 90% of the animals in their enclosures. This may be because it was almost breakfast time, so even the big cats were out and walking around. Check and see when the non-fieldtrip days are. It can get very hectic very fast. Right now, the non-school days are The first two Mondays of the Month.The gift shop is a little overpriced in my opinion, but with a membership, you get 20% off, so it evens out. My 4 and 2 year old did not want to leave after 4 hours...

For being in the midst of a pandemic, the overall experience was well worth it for our family. The zoo is limited but you can still see all the good stuff.

It was clean and I was very impressed. It was our first time at the Minnesota Zoo. I normally dislike zoos because I feel like the animals are just packed into cages. This zoo was spacious and the animals looked very cared for.

Had a wonderful experience enjoying seeing the animal exhibits open to the publicIt was a fabulous masked experience (& much needed boost to morale )

The Minnesota Zoo is unfortunately no longer an experience that brings joy to both children and adults. There are so many Covid regulations , blocked entrances/exits, 25% animal exhibits, bottle necks of people at all indoor exhibits. I did not see one single person smile or appear at ease in my 2.5 hour stay at the zoo-just uncomfortable and paranoid with masks/social distancing/bottle necks of people/little to no refreshment options/one way in and out. What I truly hoped would be a fun “normal” day at the mostly outdoor zoo with my 16 month old, was such a let down. Consider lowering your prices to reflect the experience, or stay closed.

Good to have the zoo open again! One way walking-route, and reservations reduces crowds at exhibits. Animals were out and active (possibly because there wasnt a crowd pounding on the glass?)Honestly best experience in a while. Minnesota Zoo did a great job dealing with Covid-19 while giving a feeling of normalcy again. Please buy your tickets in advance, and support our local zoo!! #MNZoo we missed you!!

Been here so many times in my life and it is amazing. Wish they coulda kept the monorail but i understand. Very nice zoo

I have been to so many zoos around the world and the MN zoo is still one of my favorites. They put a lot of effort into the animal enclosures to make the animals comfortable. I do miss the train they shut down a while back though. The MN trail there is the best!

More little children than animals. Pay for parking on honor system. Fog. Farm and stuffed animals in the gift shop $$, no free bag for your purchase. Most people indoors. The little ones (like 2 years old) seem to be the most inquisitive. I had a good sandwich. I enjoyed watching the snow monkeys and the penguins.You cant sit down and really study the animals, its kinda like stop for a couple minutes and move along or shuffle by. Lots of young parents enjoying their young children. We use to ride our dirt bikes (motorcycles) on this vast property. We were riding here on the ground breaking day, but missed seeing the governor. Lots to see, but close every day at 4 pm. Thats sad.

Visited the MN Zoo for the first time since it closed due to Covid-19. They had lots of signage and reminders to wear masks, not touch common surfaces and keep distance from other visitors. They had the zoo set up with one-way traffic which worked well and allowed us to enjoy exhibits while not feeling crowded or rushed. We enjoyed the visit.

Great zoo, really enjoyed seeing all the animals. You really do need All day to see everything. The seal training show was very informative as well as the penguin feeding. I like how they space apart the shows (feedings) so there is enough time to get from one to the next. Restrooms are very clean as well as the whole zoo. Guest services were very accommodating when we misplaced a cell phone.

Had a wonderful experience enjoying seeing the animal exhibits open to the publicIt was a fabulous masked experience (& much needed boost to morale )It was the epitome of good things to come

Always love this zoo! Its clear every time I come here that the zoo keepers love their jobs and the animals. The animals are well taken care of and the shows are fun to go to. The bird show especially is fun for an upclose experience. Also one of the last places I know not that sell dip n dots.

I went during covid... I actually preferred the experience over that of typical. My intelligence is probably very average, but Ive always felt lost at mn zoo which makes a day at the zoo much longer. There was a clear path of movement to make it through the entire park without backtracking. Everyone was moving in one general direction so it felt less chaotic. Yes, there were less people than normal too. I appr coated less of the visual clutter of the push of toy sales etc. One improvement would be to sell healthy food options and soy milk...we arent trying to eat all the sugar laden options but we did bring some things, my lil guy just got more hungry than I had expected.

It was a pleasant day and grand-daughter enjoyed it as well.

We decided to get a membership because my 18 month old loves animals. We have been during the summer but we really love that there is so much to explore inside. Even though it was super busy, we still had a great time!

Great visit! When we visited a few weeks ago they had made arrangements to enter at the far gate and directed foot traffic with dividing devices. They were a good start but this visit they had made changes for the COVID safety. I assume from feed back and due to the changing seasons. The new arrangement made the visit far more convenient and made more sense having visitors on the the right side of the dividing barriers. Also they had masked staff evenly spread out for help/direction and located at points of route choices like if you didnt want to go outside, wanted to access the gift shop or did not want to do the tropics trail. There was sanitizer units available and the cafe is open with limited seating.. So thankful they are still open and providing a safe activity. Thankful for the Minnesota Zoo!

We live the zoo. The staff were friendly and helpful, safety protocols were in place, though difficult to maintain distancing at points, people were wearing masks. It was s good visit.

Havent been here In a long time and it was just as fun as it was years ago

We love the zoo. A membership is so worth it! Its nice to take my son as much as I can and let him run and see the animals, while I get a nice walk. The staff are really friendly and theres much to do indoors during the winter!

They have a great plan for managing people during the COVID-19 issues. We were able to see everything we wanted to see and the animals were very active when we went.

The MN zoo is phenomenal! They obviously care a lot about the animals and visitors! Even during COVID they made a wonderful effort to make sure that their animals and visitors remained safe & in an enjoyable environment! Weve had a season pass for the last 5 years & will continue to renew it!

Such a great place to take the family, you can spend a lot of time here! Id suggest getting in early to avoid crowds. The Llama exhibit was a great addition this year!

So vast and huge. So many wonderful exhibits and animals to see.