There's A Arboretum Next To A Safari Park In Minnesota, Making For A Fun-Filled Family Outing
By Jackie Ann|Published August 17, 2022
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Louisiana native and LSU Alum (Geaux Tigers!), Jackie has lived in Louisiana for over three decades and currently lives in New Orleans. She's been writing for OnlyInYourState since 2016 and can often be found with a coffee at her side, dreaming of her next adventure.
Looking for a day trip in Minnesota the entire family will enjoy? We have the perfect day for you and your family. The Northland Arboretum and Wildlife Safari are attractions you could easily spend an entire day at, so be sure to get an early start and have ample time to spend at both locations. Luckily, they’re less than 10 miles apart, so you won’t be spending much time in the car.
The Northland Arboretum is an arboretum and nature reserve in Brainerd/Baxter.
Originally, the area was a giant landfill that closed down in the early 1970s. The arboretum was founded in 1972 and since then, has grown exponentially into one of the most beloved community spaces in Minnesota.
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What was once a 40-acre landfill has blossomed into a beautiful, 400-acre picturesque space where you can take a leisurely stroll and admire the perfectly manicured landscape for all to enjoy.
You'll get to spend time in an enclosure with hundreds of parakeets. They'll land on you, around you, everywhere! This would be the avian equivalent to a bathtub full of puppies, and we love it.
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In addition to a playground, a snack shack, and a petting zoo, the kids will especially enjoy testing their mining skills at the mining sluice.
