Leisure Travel

Animals, Parks and Gardens

Como Park Zoo (4.8 miles)

1225 Estabrook Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 487-8200
(651) 487-8201

Minnesota's only free zoo. Como Zoo is home to a variety of endangered animals. Gorillas, orangutans, lemurs, snow leopards, Grevy's zebra and other family favorites are on exhibit 365 days a year for your viewing pleasure.

Underwater Adventures (13.2 miles)

Mall of America
120 East Broadway
Bloomington, MN 55425
(952) 883-0202

Underneath the Mall of America you will find 1.2 million gallons of fun! Fun for the whole family! See over 4,500 exotic sea creatures, touch real sharks and stingrays and take the "plunge" virtual submarine roller-coaster ride. We offer a Saint Paul FUN PASS special deal. The Saint Paul FUN PASS is your "pass" to great savings, attractions, dining and shopping in Saint Paul.

Minnesota Zoo (16.8 miles)

13000 Zoo Boulevard
Apple Valley, MN 55124
(952) 431-9200
(800) 366-7811

Located just minutes south of Mall of America, and harboring 500 rolling wooded acres, the zoo is home to a lush tropical forest and aviary, a marine center, boreal forest, tundra and a family farm. With more than 3,000 animals representing over 400 species, you're bound for a new adventure on every visit.

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (31.6 miles)

3675 Arboretum Drive
Chaska, MN 55317
(952) 443-1400

Listed as one of the ten best gardens in America by USA today, the Arboretum is home to 1,000 acres of rolling hills featuring specialty gardens and plant collections, woodlands, wetlands and prairies. Miles of hiking and cross-country ski trails. Terrace restaurant, gift shop, conservatory and internationally acclaimed reference library.

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