# Minnesota Zoo: Autumn Treetop Trail & Wild Harvest Weekend > Place to go for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Thanksgiving Weekend: Friday–Sunday, Nov 27–29, 2026; 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily - Dates: Fri, Nov 27 – Sun, Nov 29 - Where: Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124 - Ages: All ages; fully accessible elevated walkway; stroller rentals available at gate - Price: $20–$25 general admission; free for children ages 2 & under - Schedule: Thanksgiving Weekend: Friday–Sunday, Nov 27–29, 2026; 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily - Organizer: Minnesota Zoological Garden - Official page: https://mnzoo.org/plan-your-tour/tickets/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/minnesota-zoo-autumn-treetop-trail-and-wild-harvest-weekend--listing-b81c8e5b19a27974746882a4 ## About Experience the world's longest elevated pedestrian loop—the 1.25-mile Treetop Trail—at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley. Rising up to 32 feet above the forest canopy, the trail offers sweeping panoramic views of fall foliage, bison grazing in prairie pastures, and Siberian tigers roaming their outdoor habitats. During Thanksgiving weekend, the zoo hosts family harvest animal enrichment demonstrations where otters, bears, and primates receive pumpkins and festive seasonal treats. 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