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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Jul 18, 2006
Pros: Some nice exhibits - especially tropics and aquatic. Outdoor walking trail.
Cons: $5 parking fee. Lacking many animals you may expect to see.
Ugly main building.
Summary: I like visiting zoos to see the animals, and to learn more about the natural world. I especially like seeing rare or unusual species. A friend and I recently decided to visit the local Minnesota Zoo in July 2006 to see some exotic wildlife. ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 17, 2010
Pros: Well maintained facility. Lockers to put your stuff. Lots of playgrounds for bored kids.
Cons: Lots of undeveloped potential here. Lacking of African, Artic, and Nocturnal exhibits.
Summary: First off, I love Zoo's. Never put me in a town with a Zoo or even a wildlife exhibit cause I will be there faster than a cheetah. So when my companies annual shutdown occurred I decided to travel to go see this zoo during my time off. Boy ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 20, 2008
Pros: Lots of animals, many are inside, friendly staff for the most part
Cons: Too much walking, monorail never stopped & too short of a ride, expensive
Summary: After spending most of the day at the Children's Hospital with my daughter being poked and prodded, poor thing, I treated her to a trip to the zoo. Sounds fun right? Whose bright idea was that? Admittedly I did not think of how exhausted I would be and ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 12, 2007
Pros: Dolphin show, coral reef, Discovery bay.
Cons: Price, lack of animals that are viewable.
Summary: Having grown up in Minnesota (and still a current resident), I've visited the MN zoo many times. Overall, it is a fun place to take your family for the day. For sure, don't miss these: The dolphin show.They usually have a morning show (around 10) ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 22, 2001
Pros: Endangered species conservation program; Monorail; Excellent dolphin show; Hands-on activities; indoor trails and exhibits
Cons: Somewhat expensive concession prices; Crowds
Summary: Many people are aware that Minnesota is unbearably cold in the winter (well, I'm used to -40 degree wind chill), but often do not realize that the summer can be just as horrible. Just last week, Apple Valley, Minnesota set a heat record for the hottest ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 3, 2001
Pros: lots of animals, well done habitats
Cons: winter hours are too short!
Summary: Because we live just south of the Twin Cities, we have fairly easy access to both of Minnesota’s zoos, the Como Zoo and the Minnesota Zoo. I can’t remember the last time I visited the Como Zoo - it’s a bit smaller than the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 26, 2000
Pros: A lot is indoors! That is great for Mn Wimps like Me!!
Cons: Can't think of anything that is truly a Con
Summary: I was prompted to write the review on the MN Zoo after reading a review by another member. I know one of the rules of writing reviews is to state accurate facts...so I am here to state a few since a few things about the MN Zoo were misrepresented. ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 6, 2000
Pros: great aquarium center, cool interactive exhibits
Cons: not a lot of exotic animals, sometimes crowded
Summary: I made a date with my 15 month old, to hang out at the Minnesota Zoo last week. (This was a Wednesday afternoon in September, and I only saw two other families there.) Now, I'm not a huge fan of the zoo concept in general - captive animals, cramped ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 11, 2000
Pros: large, lots to see (lots of plants)
Cons: animals have cage anxiety, dirty, crowded beyond belief
Summary: Yes, hidden somewhere in the Twin Cities Metro area is a state zoo (though some have admitted to never finding it because of the carefullness to conceal its whereabouts). But just because it is a state zoo that charges an arm and a leg for admission ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 8, 2000
Pros: Wells Fargo Farm Exhibit & North American native animal exhibit, handicapped accessible trails
Cons: It's not free.
Summary: Hidden in the southern part of the Minneapolis metro is the huge and enticing Minnesota Zoo! Skip the Mall of America and see this exhibit that carries a distinct Minnesota flavor!
Of course you'll see the typical lions, tigers, and ... read more
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