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Location
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrances at both locations
Best time
Visit on Sunday afternoons for lighter crowds and a more relaxed experience with the animals and staff.
Visitor tip
Staff members are highly attentive and patient with children of all needs, including those with autism or sensory sensitivities. Don't hesitate to communicate your child's needs—staff go above and beyond to ensure a positive experience.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Interactive Animal Encounter Venue
- Highlights
- 200+ animals, hands-on feeding and petting experiences, capybara and alligator encounters
- Admission
- $16 per person general admission; additional interactive experiences $5+
- Locations
- Maplewood Mall and Burnsville Center (Minnesota)
What visitors say
The four of us had fun here. We got the extra package where we can hold a snake, kangaroo, feed the guinea pigs and bunnies. It ended up being $190 for the four of us. Pretty spendy for maybe 2 hours. But I wanted to write a review and…
I visited this mini safari and had an amazing time. There are many different types of animals, and the place has a very family friendly environment. One of the best parts was being able to feed some of the animals, which made the…
We have been to the Maplewood location a few times over the last couple of years. My 11 year old loves Sustainable Safari (as do I). There is lots of interaction and different animals to see. The animals seem well cared for. It’s always…
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Did You Know?
- Houses 200+ animals across 98+ species, including unusual exotic animals like continental giant rabbits, African porcupines, and capybaras in a hands-on interactive setting
- Offers a unique mobile program service that brings animal encounters directly to schools and care centers, in addition to on-site visits
- Features an open layout design that allows visitors to exit and return with a stamp, enabling flexible visit duration and re-entry on the same day
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