Your Ultimate Guide to Things to Do in Minneapolis

14 Roam with the wild things at the Minnesota Zoo

Young and old alike love to check out the inhabitants of the Minnesota Zoo. Encompassing 485 acres, the zoo features more than 4,700 animals, including American black bears, wolverines, Burmese pythons, red pandas, otters, crocodiles, and more. Its Discovery Bay exhibit, with its multiple aquariums, is especially popular with visitors who come to see its sand tiger sharks, sea dragons, and stingrays. This zoo is a sprawling venue, so be sure to wear good walking shoes when you visit.