Farm Babies returns to Minnesota Zoo: Meet goats, sheep, pigs and more

Minnesota Zoo brings cuteness with Farm Babies

The Minnesota Zoo is celebrating several new arrivals with the return of Farm Babies.

APPLE VALLEY, Minn. (FOX 9) - Spring brings Farm Babies back to the Minnesota Zoo, promising hands-on fun and adorable animal encounters for all ages.

Farm Babies at Minnesota Zoo

What we know:

Farm Babies will run daily from Saturday, April 25 through Sunday, May 17, during regular Zoo hours.

Guests are invited to meet and interact with baby goats, sheep, pigs, llamas, chicks and their hardworking moms.

This year the Wells Fargo Family Farm will feature heritage and rare breeds, including Pygmy Nigerian Dwarf, Toggenburg and Alpine goats, Shetland, Icelandic mix and Dorset mix sheep, Clydesdale horses Frank and Ritchie, Asian wild horse Marat and Kunekune pigs from New Zealand.

Farm keepers will also be on hand to share insights about agriculture and animal welfare, helping visitors learn what makes each breed special.

Dig deeper:

The exhibit is included with the cost of zoo admission.

Why you should care:

Farm Babies has become a springtime tradition at the Minnesota Zoo, giving families a chance to connect with animals, learn from farm keepers and celebrate Minnesota’s agricultural roots.

This year, visitors can see the debut of miniature Highland and White Park cows and miniature donkeys at the Farm, adding to the excitement for returning guests and first-timers alike.

The exhibit will also offer live music, educational activity stations, games, demonstrations, story time, photo opportunities, special presentations and refreshments.