Minnesota Zoo Full Tour - Apple Valley, Minnesota - Part One

The Minnesota Zoo (formerly the Minnesota Zoological Garden) 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 and attractions.
Exhibits are arrayed in six themed areas, including three themed walking trails ranging from one mile (1.6 kilometers) to two miles (3.2 kilometers) in length:
Medtronic Minnesota Trail, featuring animals native to Minnesota
Northern Trail, featuring animals of the north (above the 45th parallel north)
Tropics Trail, an indoor walking trail featuring animals from the tropics
Discovery Bay, an activity area themed around marine wildlife
Russia's Grizzly Coast, a part-indoor, part-outdoor new multi-million exhibit featuring animals from Russia's Far East and the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Wells Fargo Family Farm, themed around farm animals
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[@frowersss]

This zoo looks awesome so far. That tropical trail was just gorgeous. Aslo, I really appreciate it how you took the time to quickly show us a overview of some of the beautiful enclosures.

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While the animals are always the main focus, their habitat is also important. I really enjoy zoos that have natural looking habitats, it's more enjoyable for the animals and the guests.

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@@TomsRoadTrippin I do to, I don't like enclosures that have too much mesh as they can feel to much like cages. Plus, having enclosures more natural can showcase their natural environment.

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Thank You, I'm glad you enjoyed the tour 😄

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awesome video Tom I like the Tropics trail very natural looking. What was your favorite animal at this zoo

[@TomsRoadTrippin]

The tropics trail was my favorite, such nicely designed habitats.

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Tom they also have flamingos in the tropics trail

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Tom are you going to visit the como zoo

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I tried to fit it into my plans but ran out of time. I'll get to it next time I'm in Minnesota.

[@treys1607]

Did you know they used to have Red Pandas but they got rid of them all

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i live in minnsota with the mn zoo

[@TomsRoadTrippin]

That's a great zoo, I enjoyed my time there very much.