Welcome to an elevated experience.
The Treetop Trail will officially open to the public on Friday, July 28, 2023. Public and private events and programming will be held throughout the weekend, so be sure to check back often for updates.
Come get a fresh perspective on nature and let it change and inspire the way you experience the world, and your place within it. The 1.25-mile walking path will bring guests up to 32 feet above the ground and provide a year-round and accessible journey into nature for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Countdown to Grand Opening
A natural destination.
The Treetop Trail will be a continuous, immersive greenspace bringing guests up to 32 feet into the canopy, offering a breath-taking view of the Zoo and animals below. In addition to creating a sense of awe and wonder, it will connect guests with nature and inspire action to save wildlife in Minnesota and around the world.
Our Inspiration
Explore the inspiration and intention behind the groundbreaking of this transformational project.
What to Expect
See What’s Happening
Shape the future. Be a part of history.
We’re excited to reimagine the Minnesota Zoo as a natural destination for immersive experiences in nature. Whether as an individual donor or a institutional sponsor, your contributions will help build the Treetop Trail and inspire a renewed focus on the natural world and our role and responsibility within it.
Thank you to our institutional partners.
Thank you to our Supporting Sponsors.
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