



Enjoy after-hours zoo access with rhino encounters, dinner, drinks, and a safari train ride
2 hours 45 minutes
Dinner, Zoo entry, Train ride
Spend an adults-only evening at Safari North Wildlife Park with after-hours access, a catered dinner, and drink service. Enjoy rhino encounters, pop-up animal encounters, and time to explore the zoo with other guests.
This event is strictly for guests age 21 and older. Valid photo ID is required for entry and to receive a wristband. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.
All ticket and pass sales are final. Park tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, with no rain checks. Tickets are valid for one day entry only and no re-entry is permitted. Rain or shine, this event will go on.
A valid photo ID is required for entry (and to receive a wristband). This event is for guests ages 21+ only.
Yes. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.
This is a rain-or-shine event and will go on even in bad weather.
8493 State Hwy 371 Brainerd, MN US 56401
Safari North is one of those places that quietly exceeds expectations. From the road it looks small, but once you're inside, there's a surprisingly large variety of animals spread across well-maintained, mostly paved paths that work well for strollers and wheelchairs alike. Repeat visitors are common here, with many families returning season after season, which says a lot. The standout experiences tend to involve the interactive elements: feeding giraffes, riding camels, a petting zoo, and a parakeet enclosure that visitors consistently rave about. A few reviewers noted that some add-ons like the train ride and animal feed require cash, so it's worth coming prepared. Arriving earlier in the day is also a smart move, as some activities wrap up before the park officially closes. Staff friendliness gets mixed signals across reviews, with most visitors describing warm and welcoming interactions, though a handful found communication and signage around pricing and directions a bit lacking. Overall though, the vibe here is relaxed and genuinely fun, especially for young kids and animal lovers who want something more hands-on than a typical zoo visit.
Since discovering this place five years ago we've come multiple times each season. It's a great zoo. Entirely outdoors. There's a building full of parakeets that will make you feel like a Disney princess. It's an amazing experience.
Jeff Geiser
May 20, 2026
Since discovering this place five years ago we've come multiple times each season. It's a great zoo. Entirely outdoors. There's a building full of parakeets that will make you feel like a Disney princess. It's an amazing experience.
Jeff Geiser
May 20, 2026