Zoo After Hours - Featuring Trivia Mafia!
Schedule
Sat Jan 31 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Minnesota Zoo | Apple Valley, MN
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Join us for Zoo After Hours – an 18+ Minnesota Zoo experience!Experience the Minnesota Zoo like never before at Zoo After Hours—evenings exclusively for adults! On January 31, February 14, March 21, and April 25, the Zoo is extending its hours so adults like you can unwind with the wildlife. Make it a memorable date night or a meetup with friends. The Wonder of Nature awaits you!
Under the Sea Night
January 31, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
You have to sea it to believe it! Zoo After Hours is back and full of more creature features than ever before. Come explore life under the waves in this ocean-themed evening. Take your seat for Royal Credit Union Sea Lion Discovery to learn about amazing marine mammals. Dine, drink, and dance -- and don't miss Keeper Chats about Snooki the sea turtle and endangered zebra sharks. Bring your deep knowledge of the oceans and competitive spirit because Trivia Mafia will be here!
Plus:
- Meet Ambassador Animals up close
- Make enrichment items for animals that will engage their curiosity
- Specialty food and beverages for purchase
- Trivia Mafia
- Silent Dance Party
- Photo Booth
- Gift Shop
Costume Contest with prizes from the Minnesota Lottery. Cause an ocean commotion with your outfit! Show off your fin-tastic interpretation of the categories: Deep-Sea Dazzler, Shell-Yeah! Creativity Award, and (group costume) School of Fish.
Tickets are limited and not refundable. Advance, online ticket purchase is required to attend.
• Member Adult: $15 early bird special ($20 day of the event)
• Non-Member Adult: $20 early bird special ($25 day of the event)
Parking $10 per vehicle (Free for MN Zoo Members)
• Online tickets required with limited capacity
• Children, including infants, will not be admitted
Groups of 15 or more, please contact Group Sales at 952-431-9200 or email [email protected]
Dining Options
Plan to enjoy specialty food items at Call of the Wild.
Available for purchase: Seafood specials include sushi, walleye cakes, shrimp po-boys and hibachi salmon. Plus: salads, burgers, chicken tenders, and vegetarian dishes.
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Where is it happening?
Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd, St Paul, MN 55124-4621, United States, Apple ValleyEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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