Zoo After Hours - đź’—Valentine's Dayđź’—

Sat Feb 14 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-06:00

Minnesota Zoo | Apple Valley

Minnesota Zoo
Publisher/HostMinnesota Zoo
Zoo After Hours - \ud83d\udc97Valentine's Day\ud83d\udc97
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💞Got Valentine’s plans? Make it tropical instead of typical!💞
At the adults-only event Zoo After Hours on Saturday, February 14, you can see the holiday in a whole new way... with pink flamingoes, red river hogs, and white-cheeked gibbons.🦩
Bring your sweetheart, gals, or pals for an endearing evening of delicious food, drinks, dancing, and the company of animals. Don’t miss Royal Credit Union Sea Lion Discovery, love-themed tours, up-close animal encounters, and hearty chef’s specials. Study up on matters of love because Trivia Mafia will be here!
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đź’—Fire & Ice Lounge: outdoor ice bar, fire pits, live music, and photo ops.
đź’—Cannoli and wine samples included with your ticket! Specialty food, cocktails, and mocktails for purchase.
đź’—Photo ops with Divers.
đź’—Meet Ambassador Animals up close.
đź’—Make enrichment items for animals that will engage their curiosity.
đź’—Name a Bug for your loved one (and help support the critical work of the Zoo!).
đź’—Trivia Mafia (sessions require pre-registration).
đź’—Silent Dance Party.
đź’—Gift Shop with the sweetest souvenirs.
đź’—Costume Contest with prizes from the Minnesota Lottery. Dress to impress and express your love for the animal kingdom and each other. (Costume Categories: Sweet & Solo, Devoted Duo, and Palentines.)
đź“…Event Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
18+ to attend, 21+ to drink alcohol (no exceptions)
Trails open: Tropics Trail, Minnesota Trail, and Discovery Bay
Ticket prices for Adult Night Out at the Minnesota Zoo
Adult: $45
Zoo Member Adult: $40
Prices increase by $5 each on the day of the event.
Member tickets are limited to those covered by your Minnesota Zoo membership. If you have a "plus" or "dual" zoo membership, you may bring the same number of guests as for a regular Zoo visit at the Member ticket price. Attendees not covered under a membership must pay the Non-Member Adult ticket price.
Parking: $10 per vehicle (for Non-Members)
Groups of 15 or more, please contact Group Sales at 952-431-9200 or email [email protected].
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Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd, St Paul, MN 55124-4621, United States, Apple Valley

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