Zoos and Aquariums in Minnesota

Who hasn't been awed by the site of a lumbering elephant or shivered while watching a long gliding shark? The world's forests, jungles, and oceans are filled with fascinating creatures. Whether you are a curious adult or an enthusiastic child, viewing these animals never gets old. So, let UpTake help you find the best zoo or aquarium to visit on your trip in Minnesota and spend a day marveling at interesting wildlife.

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ALake Superior Zoo

  • 72nd Ave. West and Grand Ave.
    Duluth, MN 55807
  • +1 218 730 4900
4.5
4+ reviews, 1 sources
  • We loved the aquarium, the displays were interesting and interactive. We can't wait to go back! So much to see and ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • A fun place to visit on a rainy day in Duluth. Interesting and interactive for all ages. Visually stimulating and interesting exhibits. We ... more on TripAdvisor

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Lake Superior Zoo
72nd Ave. West and Grand Ave.
Duluth, MN 55807

BMinnesota Zoo

Minnesota Zoo
  • 13000 Zoo Blvd
    Apple Valley, MN 55124-4621
  • +1 952 431 9500
5.0
6+ reviews, 2 sources
  • I have been a member of the zoo for two years now. It's a great place to spend a day. It's great having a lot of the zoo indoors so you can still enjoy it on rainy days or in the winter. The exhibits ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • This is a nice zoo. it's small enough that you can get around the entire zoo in a leisurely day trip (even with young children). The exhibits weren't ... more on Yelp

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Minnesota Zoo
13000 Zoo Blvd
Apple Valley, MN 55124-4621

CComo Zoo and Conservatory

Como Zoo and Conservatory
  • 1225 Estabrook Drive
    Saint Paul, MN, 55103-1060
  • 6514878200
3.5
17+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible, strollers available more
  • COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its the number one zoo in MN. more on GoCityKids.com
  • If you live near the Twin Cities, and you have little cash to spend on a day outing with your family, the best idea is to visit the Como Park Zoo in St. Paul. There is something for everyone ... more on Epinions.com

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Como Zoo and Conservatory
1225 Estabrook Drive
Saint Paul, MN, 55103-1060

DUnderwater Adventures Aquarium

Underwater Adventures Aquarium
  • Mall of America
    East Entrance, Level One, Bloomington, MN 55425
  • +1 952 883 0202
4.5
2+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Underwater Adventures is a great place to bring kids, out-of-towners and foreign exchange students. This is somewhere that can only be visited on rare ... more on Yelp
  • This was SO amazing!!! Seeing that both my husband and I are into sharks and all of that kinda stuff. (and mama at one point, thought she might be ... more on Yelp

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Underwater Adventures Aquarium
Mall of America
East Entrance, Level One, Bloomington, MN 55425

EMinnesota Zoo

  • 13000 Zoo Boulevard
    Apple Valley, MN MN 55124
  • 651) 602-6000
  • Yes, I think Minnesota zoo is pretty entertaining. We Went there at about Halloween, and it was nice. The moose were close up, and the tigers had a really large exhibit, so large you couldn't see the tigers. Discovery Bay was good day, although some of the Minnesota and Tropics Trail cages were ... more on TripAdvisor
  • For several years we have visited the MN Zoo during the holidays for Walk the Wild Lights. We have ... more on OpenList.com

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Minnesota Zoo
13000 Zoo Boulevard
Apple Valley, MN MN 55124

FPine Grove Park and Zoo

  • 1200 Broadway
    Little Falls, MN 56345-5298
  • +1 320 632 3263
  • Overview This zoo features a great variety of native animals, hiking trails, and a children's playground. more on Yahoo! Travel

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Pine Grove Park and Zoo
1200 Broadway
Little Falls, MN 56345-5298

GPrairie Winds Zoo

  • 516 Louisiana Ave
    Adrian, MN 56110
  • +1 507 483 2665

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Prairie Winds Zoo
516 Louisiana Ave
Adrian, MN 56110

HShoe Zoo

  • 3146 Hennepin Avenue South
    Minneapolis, MN 55408
  • +1 612 823 3988
4.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Overview Shoe Zoo, a colorful and cool children's shoe store, has the distinction of having been in business long enough to now be selling shoes to the children of its first customers! Even after 20 years, the store still looks fresh, thanks to the large selection of stylish, top-quality imported and dome... more on GoCityKids.com
  • Overview Get domestic and imported shoes for newborns to teens from brands including Naturino, Oilily, Umi, Converse, Ecco and more. more on CitySearch

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Shoe Zoo
3146 Hennepin Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408

ILake Superior Zoological Gardens

  • 7210 Fremont St
    Duluth, MN, USA
  • Overview The Lake Superior Zoo is dedicated to the responsible stewardship of our natural environment through exhibition of living animals and plants and ... more on MuseumStuff.com

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Lake Superior Zoological Gardens
7210 Fremont St
Duluth, MN, USA

JNational Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

  • 350 E. 3rd St.
  • +1 563 557 9545
  • Overview Take a historic and natural journey on the Mighty Mississippi. Five large aquariums and other exhibits let you get face to face with giant catfish and ancient sturgeon. See an eight-foot alligator along with otters, diving ducks, prehistoric paddlefish, snakes, frogs and turtles of the Mississipp... more on TravelIowa.com

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