Minnesota Zoo

We went to their Jack O Lantern spectacular. It was amazing. The pumpkin carvings were fantastic and the exhibits were set up beautifully. It was a cold, blustery day but the event was packed. Our tickets were at 7pm. We waited a few minutes in line and then got to enjoy the event.

A very fun walk on a paved path, handicap accessible, through a wooded area full of thousands of beautiful, carved, and lighted pumpkins. It is a bit hilly and pretty dim in some areas but very doable for everyone. (My step count was almost 6000 by the time we were done). It was crowded, but you go at your own pace so easy enough to get out of the crowd. I can only imagine the amount of time and work that goes into doing this. Some of the pumpkins are up in the trees while others are on stands or elaborate displays. Take your time and enjoy all of them, it's worth the walk. I took lots more pictures, could only upload 50.

I love the Minnesota Zoo. I enjoy the new trail tree top walkway. It is a beautiful way to see the animals. I also like to get down close to the animals and the zoo has built many enclosures that allow you to be safely feet away from the animals and still not disturb them. The food choices are nice and the new order kiosk allows you to order, grab a pager and then wait comfortably at your seat. Parking was abundant and the dolphin interaction was fun, but short. I would love to see the monkeys have a little more space to roam as their enclosure was small. The wolf enclosure was also somewhat limited for the animal and it didn't have anything to keep them busy or entertained. Overall it was a wonderful day at the Minnesota zoo. I highly recommend you visiting and supporting this zoo.

The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular was spooktacular! It's definitely a great family event with options for food and beverages for purchase. It is recommended to get there 30 minutes early. There were a lot of people when we went and it was raining. So be prepared for crowds especially is the weather is good. There is no structured line. You can pass people and walk faster or slower, so it's just a nice thing to know. Walk at your own pace. I also appreciate that it is ADA accessible. Check it out! Pictures don't do it justice. It is a must-see to get the best experience.

What a beautiful zoo! We go to the Omaha Zoo often, and this zoo has so many animals I've never seen before. We loved how much spa e each animal had and how clean their areas were. The staff were very friendly and they have lots of options to view the animals. My adult boys loved it too!