Escape the cold winter weather with a visit to the Minnesota Zoo and our Tropics Trail indoor rainforest!
Hate the cold? Miss warmth, humidity and moist air, green lush foliage? Quench your need to take a break from our winter weather and visit the Tropics Trail at the Minnesota Zoo. Covering over 2 1/2 acres of winding paths full of exotic animals the Tropics at the Minnesota Zoo is a great winter break. Included with zoo admission and accessible to all guests the Tropics Trail features snakes, dwarf alligators, kamado dragons, multiple species of monkey, Tapers, sloth, snakes, tropical reef aquarium, aviary and much more to leisurely enjoy from its path surrounded by lush tropical greenery. With 50% of the Minnesota Zoo indoors, and connected along a shared corridor you don’t need to go outside to enjoy the zoo. Plus winter can be one of the quietest times to visit, without large crowds or school groups so book your visit today!