Suggested & Required Clothing Attire
Suggested: The Safari is a hands-on, close-up, and interactive experience. You will be able to pet and interact with many animal species. Some animals may be interested in your shiny jewelry or baggy clothing. Refrain from wearing sequins, jewelry, flowing dresses, or baggy clothing.
Required: No open shoes for specific animal interactions (feeding and experiences) that bring you into the animal’s exhibit. This includes flip-flops and all other open-toed shoes. If you do not plan to enter animal exhibits, you may wear open shoes for general admission to Sustainable Safari.

No Food & Drink
No human food or drink is allowed past the admission counters. This is for the safety of our animals and guests. You may leave your food and beverages with the cashiers or finish them before entering. Plan your day-trip meal around the Safari. The food courts at Maplewood Mall and Burnsville Center have plenty of options, or check out dining options nearby.

Wash your hands
We have hand sanitation stations throughout the Safari. Please wash your hands before and after interacting with our animal ambassadors.

Walk Not Run
We understand you may be excited and want to attend the next animal exhibit. Running is dangerous for the person running and everyone around them. This will also startle the animals because they are not used to it. It is best to avoid it. Thank you!

Use Indoor Voices
Please keep volumes low, as shouting can startle animals and other guests. Thank you.

Respect Our Animals
Please treat all of our animals with respect and dignity. Treat them the same way you would like to be treated. Some animals are fragile and sensitive or require a Safari Guide’s assistance. Read all signage before petting or feeding.

Read & Follow Signage
Read and follow all instructional signage. Some animal ambassadors are on a special diet and cannot be fed from the admission feed cups. Signage will be posted at exhibits stating that you cannot feed lettuce or grain. (Please do not feed carnivores, birds, reptiles, or anything in a tank or behind glass from the food cups.)

Find a guide to interact with our free-roaming chicken (Maplewood Only)
Please, do not pick up or chase our free-roaming chickens. We have free-roaming chickens around the Safari (Maplewood Only). A Safari Guide will help hold a chicken so you can pet and interact with them.

HAVE FUN!
Our animal ambassadors and employees can’t wait to see you. We hope you have the best experience possible.