Sustainable Safari

Sustainable Safari is a specialized wildlife attraction with locations inside malls in Maplewood and Burnsville, Minnesota. Rather than a traditional zoo set among outdoor grounds, it presents more than 100 animal species in an indoor setting with an emphasis on close interaction. The collection includes animals such as capybaras, red kangaroos, pygmy goats, African porcupines, and other mammals, reptiles, birds, and smaller species.

The experience is largely self-guided, allowing visitors to move between exhibits and spend time observing or interacting with selected animals. Feeding and petting opportunities are available for some species, while daily wildlife shows provide additional interpretation about animal natural history and sustainability. The organization also runs educational programs, field trips, and mobile wildlife presentations. Its indoor mall setting and strong focus on direct animal encounters make Sustainable Safari particularly suited to travelers looking for an interactive wildlife outing rather than a large outdoor zoo, especially those interested in learning about less familiar species through guided interaction.