Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley

Name: Minnesota Zoo
Address: 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, 55124-4621, United States
Telephone: +1 952-431-9200

#1 among attractions in Apple Valley

Top attraction, Park, Outdoor activities, Zoo

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The Minnesota Zoo, is an AZA-accredited zoo in Apple Valley, Minnesota. It is one of two state-supported zoos in the United States, with the other being the North Carolina Zoo. When it opened on May 22, 1978 it was fairly revolutionary in its exhibit design. The zoo, built in a suburbanizing rural area, had more space to house exhibits and was one of the first zoos to organize its animals by their living environment as opposed to their species. Exhibits are arrayed in six themed areas, including three themed walking trails ranging from one mile to two miles in length: ()

Animals: 2351Species: 447Elevation: 984 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°46'12"N, 93°11'47"W

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13000 Zoo BlvdApple ValleyApple Valley 55124-4621 United States

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+1 952-431-9200

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Day trips

Minnesota Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Buck Hill, Burnsville Center, Cascade Bay Waterpark, Bloomington Cemetery.

5.3 miSW
Winter sport, Park, Ski area
Buck Hill, Burnsville
136 min walk • Buck Hill, nestled in the city of Burnsville, Minnesota, is a premier destination for skiing enthusiasts in the Midwest. This winter sports hub offers a range of slopes to cater to various skill levels, from beginners to seasoned skiers.
4.9 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Burnsville Center, Burnsville
125 min walk • Burnsville Center is located in Burnsville, Minnesota. It is one of the larger enclosed malls in Minnesota with 100 stores on 3 floors and approximately 1,100,000 square feet.
3.6 miNE
44°49'1"N • 93°9'50"W
Cascade Bay Waterpark, Eagan
93 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Swimming
5.6 miNW
Cemetery
Bloomington Cemetery, Bloomington
143 min walk • Bloomington Cemetery, historically called the First Presbyterian Church of Oak Grove Cemetery, is a cemetery in Bloomington, Minnesota, United States.
5.9 miNW
Science museum, Museum
The Works, Bloomington
151 min walk • The Works is an interactive children's museum in Bloomington, Minnesota that focuses on technology and engineering.
4.1 miW
Concerts and shows, Art gallery, Dance studio
Ames Center, Burnsville
105 min walk • Opened in January 2009, The Ames Center, formerly the Burnsville Performing Arts Center is located at 12600 Nicollet Ave in the Heart of the City in Burnsville, Minnesota.
3.9 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Rock club
The Garage, Burnsville
100 min walk • The Garage is a non-profit all-ages music venue in Burnsville, Minnesota, United States, a southern suburb of Minneapolis. It has been a launching point for local bands such as Down and Above, Dropping Daylight, Escape from Earth, Four Letter Lie, Quietdrive, Screaming Mechanical Brain, and The Autumn Cause.
4.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Black Dog Lake, Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
108 min walk • Black Dog Lake is a lake in Dakota County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The lake was named for Black Dog, a Sioux Indian.
4.6 miNW
Bridge
Cedar Avenue Bridge, Bloomington
119 min walk • The Cedar Avenue Bridge carries Minnesota State Highway 77 across the Minnesota River between the Minneapolis-St. Paul suburbs of Bloomington and Eagan, Minnesota.
4.7 miNW
Historical place, Museum
Gideon H. Pond House, Bloomington
121 min walk • The Gideon H. Pond House is a historic house in Bloomington, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Pond-Dakota Mission Park, which also includes the Oak Grove Mission site, a cemetery, and the remains of the Pond family farm and orchards.
6.2 miNW
Library
Oxboro Library, Bloomington
159 min walk • Oxboro Library is a public library in Bloomington, Minnesota, United States. It serves the residents in the Bloomington and Richfield area. It is the second free standing library built in the city, replacing the former library that stood from 1962-1973. It opened in 1975, then was renovated in 2003-04 and again in 2018-19.