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From arachnids to zebras, young children love wildlife. Take advantage of these wildlife resources to get your children outdoors!
Saint Paul - East Metro
Birding Boat - Climb aboard a mighty Mississippi River paddleboat and discover the birds of the river. Led by a National Park Ranger and expert bird-watching volunteers, Birding Boat is a fun, informal way to explore the world of birds. Sponsored by the Mississippi National River & Recreation Area in the Twin Cities.
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory - Como Park is the only zoo, botanical garden, and environmental learning center located in an urban area, and one of the few zoos in the country free of charge for all visitors. Midway Parkway, Saint Paul
Minnesota Zoo - Learn all about the animals at Minnesota's largest zoo! Spend the day exploring the Zoo's Minnesota Trail, Northern Trail, Tropics Trail, Discovery Bay, and the new Wells Fargo Family Farm. The zoo's collection currently stands at over 2,000 animals, with 105 animals representing 15 species on the United States Endangered Species Act list. 13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley
Underwater Adventures - Discover the world under the sea! An amazing glass tunnel takes you 14 feet under the water's surface to witness the lakes, rivers and even reefs. See over 4,500 sea creatures. Located in the Mall of America, Bloomington
University of Minnesota Raptor Center - Specializing in the medical care, rehabilitation, conservation, and study of eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons. 1920 Fitch Ave, Saint Paul
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota - Caring for injured, ill and orphaned wildlife. 2530 Dale St, Roseville
Wildlife Science Center - A nationally recognized education and research facility open to the public as an educational resource for all ages. 5463 West Broadway Avenue, Forest Lake (located on the grounds of the Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area)
Greater Minnesota
Great Lakes Aquarium - Dive in to America's only all-freshwater aquarium! 353 Harbor Drive, Duluth
Lake Superior Zoo - Promoting responsible stewardship of our natural environment through exhibits of living plants and animals, and programs in conservation and wildlife education.
National Eagle Center - Fostering environmental stewardship through eagle and Mississippi River education.
National Wildlife Refuges in Minnesota - Operated by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
International Wolf Center - Teaching the world about wolves. 1396 Highway 169, Ely
Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary (VSWS) - Learn about black bears, their behavior, habitat needs and life cycles, Orr
Additional Resources
Backyard Wildlife Habitat - Certify your backyard as a wildlife habitat. A program of the National Wildlife Federation.
Minnesota Bird Checklist - Maintained by the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center.
Minnesota State Bird List - Maintained by Minnesota Ornithologists' Union.
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