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Family fun: Llama Trek at the Minnesota Zoo

May 30, 2019 at 9:25PM
The Minnesota Zoo is preparing to open its latest exhibit 'Llama Trek' featuring 20 llamas on loan from Carlson's Loveable Llamas in Waconia. One of the appealing features of the exhibit is that the llamas will be free to roam alongside visitors. Llamas can also be walked on leash for a 'trek.' Other South American native animals inside the Llama Trek exhibit include guinea pigs and rheas, which are large flightless birds. The guinea pigs, which are all rescues from Piggy Haven Rescue, are in an
The Minnesota Zoo’s “Llama Trek.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Llama Trek

A herd of llamas has converged upon the Minnesota Zoo for the summer. In addition to hosting the South American camelid, the immersive outdoor exhibit also features guinea pigs and rheas. Learn about each animal's native habitat as well as how the zoo is working on wild chinchilla conservation and how visitors can help. (9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. $12-$18. 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley. 952-431-9500. mnzoo.org. )

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