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Minnesota Zoo

• Location & Contact Information
  • Address: 13000 Zoo Boulevard Apple Valley MN USA 55124
  • Telephone Number: +1-952-431-9200
  • Official Website: [1]
• Overview

Minnesota Zoo (formerly Minnesota Zoological Gardens), is an AZA -accredited zoo in Apple Valley, Minnesota. When it opened on May 22, 1978 retrieved October 22, 2006 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 to two miles in length:*Medtronic Minnesota Trail, featuring animals native to Minnesota*Northern Trail, featuring animals of the north (above the 45th parallel)*Tropics Trail, an indoor walking trail featuring animals from the tropics*Discovery Bay, an activity area themed around marine wildlife*Russias Grizzly Coast, a part-indoor, part-outdoor new multi-million exhibit featuring animals from Russias Far East and the Kamchatka Peninsula. *Wells Fargo Family Farm, a petting zoo themed around farm animalsThe Minnesota Zoo is a state agency. This differs from other zoos in Minnesota and most zoos in the United States, which are run by municipalities or private organizations. The Minnesota Zoo charges admission and sells annual memberships.It is also home to a high school, the School of Environmental Studies.^[1]

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