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 Animals in the city |
1225 Estabrook Dr Minneapolis, MN 55103 United States +1 651 487 8200 http://www.comozooconservatory... |
This zoo offers a true old-fashioned family outing. Visitors can still see the old cages on the outside of the Zoodale Gift Shop/Restaurant building. Now the big cats, gorillas, other simians and the hoofed animals all have new homes. The Sparky the Seal Show delights all ages during the summer. And it is all free. Of course, you could buy treats for the seals and yourself, too. The adjacent amusement park provides kiddie rides and cotton candy during the summer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Malinda Welte |
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19th century farm |
2097 W Larpenteur Ave Minneapolis, MN 55113 United States +1 651 646 8629 http://www.rchs.com/gbbsDak1.htm |
Get a peek at life in the 19th century, when farms like this were common around St. Paul. Costumed interpreters demonstrate what life was like in this time gone by. Owned and operated by the Ramsey County Historical Society, the site includes the Gibbs' fully furnished 1854 farmhouse, two barns, plenty of 19th century farm equipment and fields with crops typical of the period. Also on the site is a period-furnished, one-room schoolhouse where children can register for a day at school in the summer. The farm is open mid-April through mid-November. Call the museum or visit the web site for the events scheduled throughout the season. Admission: $6.75 Adults, $5.75 Seniors, and $4 Children Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Natural habitat is the emphasis |
13000 Zoo Blvd (at County Road 38) Minneapolis, MN 55124 United States +1 952 432 9000 / +1 800 366 7811 http://www.mnzoo.com/ e.ehmke@state.mn.us |
Spread across about 500 acres, natural habitat is the emphasis in this vast zoo. The animals are here but they often have wide-open spaces in which to roam, so be patient when looking for them. To aid in the spotting of animals, visitors may ride an overhead monorail. Five themed trails lead visitors around. The Minnesota Trail focuses on animals native to the state while the Tropics Trail include encounters with Komodo dragons, leopards and gibbons. The Northern Trail features wolves, moose, musk oxen, Siberian Tigers and wild Asian horses. An IMAX is also onsite. Admission: USD12 adults USD8.25 seniors USD7 children (3-12). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Have A Roaring Time |
13000 Zoo Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55124 United States +1 952 431 9200 / +1 800 366 7811 http://www.mnzoo.com/ info@mnzoo.org |
Housing more than 2000 animals over an expanse of 500 acres, the Minnesota Zoo is the ideal place to get in touch with nature. The zoo monorail lets you get up-close-and-personal with animals such as Bactrian camels, musk oxen, moose and Siberian tigers. Enjoy the world of birds, visit the dolphin shows and witness shark feedings. You can also explore the Minnesota Trail, Northern Trail, Tropics Trail, Discovery Bay and the new Wells Fargo Family Farm. Otherwise, take in a movie at the Imation Imax Theatre or watch a concert at the Amphitheatre. And if your kids are animal lovers, sign them up for the summer Zoo Camp. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oliver H Kelley Farm |
15788 Kelly Farm Road Elk River, MN 55330 United States +1 763 441 6896 http://www.mnhs.org/kelleyfarm |
Travel back to a time when working the farm was a true family affair and all the work was done by hand. Watch farmhands plow fields with oxen and horses at the Kelley farm or harvest vegetables from the garden. Dressed in clothes from the period, interpreters demonstrate how farming was done in the 1860s in this bit of living Minnesota history. Visitors get a chance to try their hand at some farm chores and then relax on the front porch. Animals on the farm are like those bred in the 1860s to do farm work or supply the family with food. The buildings, clothing and farm tools are true to the period depicted. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wild birds are nursed back to health |
1920 Fitch Ave (University of Minnesota/Gabbert Raptor Building) Minneapolis, MN 55108 United States +1 612 624 4745 http://www.raptor.cvm.umn.edu/ raptor@umn.edu |
No, you will not find any dinosaurs; the raptors here refer to the winged variety. The Raptor Center is a medical center dedicated to treating, rehabilitating and reintroducing injured birds of prey to the wild. Eagles, hawks, owls and other wild birds are nursed back to health at this world-renowned center that can treat up to 600 birds at a time. Volunteer members of the 'flight crew' help recuperating birds learn to fly again and survive in their natural habitat.Located on the St. Paul campus of the University of Minnesota, the Raptor Center is open to the public free of charge and allows visitors to get a close view of the birds and the medical treatment rendered. There are several resident birds, including a red tailed hawk, osprey, a peregrine falcon, a great horned owl and eagles, all available for viewing at all times. There is lots of free literature available and a very nice gift shop features books, pictures and videos of birds throughout the world. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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