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Sustainable Safari
📍 915 County Rd 42 W Suite 1079, 1080, Burnsville, MN 55306🕐 Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–7 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 12–6 PM |
About Sustainable Safari
Sustainable Safari is a zoo in Burnsville, MN. Sustainable Safari houses 200+ animals across 98+ species, including rare species like capybaras, continental giant rabbits, African porcupines, and red kangaroos. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 188 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Interactive Petting Zoo/Animal Attraction
- Locations
- Maplewood Mall and Burnsville Center (both in Minnesota)
- Best For
- All ages, families with young children
- Highlights
- 200+ animals, hands-on feeding/petting experiences, capybara and alligator encounters
- Admission
- $16 per person; additional experiences from $5
💡 Did You Know?
- Sustainable Safari houses 200+ animals across 98+ species, including rare species like capybaras, continental giant rabbits, African porcupines, and red kangaroos
- The attraction specializes in rescue animals and animals in need, giving them a place to thrive as part of its conservation mission
- Visitors can sit inside a bird enclosure where parakeets and other birds freely perch on guests, with optional paid feeding experiences
- The facility operates a mobile animal ambassador program that brings animals directly to schools and care centers for educational visits
- The attraction implements animal welfare limits by restricting each animal's interaction time to ensure proper care and prevent stress
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit on Sunday afternoons to experience shorter wait times for animal interactions. The venue is less busy during this time, meaning you won't have to wait as long for Safari guides to help with premium experiences like holding kangaroos or entering the capybara pen.
- Plan to budget extra beyond the $16 admission for interactive experiences. Premium activities like guinea pig hand-feeding ($5), kangaroo encounters, capybara pen access, and bird feeding are worth the add-on costs and are frequently highlighted as visitor favorites.
- Take advantage of the re-entry stamp policy if you need a break. The open layout allows you to exit and return the same day, making it easy to manage younger children's energy levels or escape the cold weather mid-visit.
- Don't miss the bird exhibit experience—reviewers consistently highlight sitting inside the bird enclosure as a standout interactive activity where birds perch on you. This is a unique photo opportunity and memorable experience for all ages.
- Arrive early in the day (before the last ticket sales one hour before closing) to maximize your time with animals and avoid rushing through premium interactive experiences. The venue's animal welfare practices mean each encounter has time limits, so arriving early ensures availability.
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