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4-H clover Traverse County 4-H adventure: Minnesota Zoo and Minnesota Robotics Institute tour

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Date

Add to Calendar 2025-04-17 14:00:00 2025-04-18 07:55:23 Traverse County 4-H adventure: Minnesota Zoo and Minnesota Robotics Institute tour Get ready for an extraordinary experience at the Minnesota Zoo and the Minnesota Robotics Institute from Thursday, April 17, through Friday, April 18. All Traverse County 4-H youth are invited to attend with a parent or adult chaperone.Experience optionsFamilies are welcome to attend one or both experiences. Minnesota Robotics InstituteDon't miss this incredible opportunity to explore cutting-edge robotics! Be inspired by our future plans as we dive into building our very own underwater robot later this year. The robotics tour starts at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 17. We will leave the high school at 9:45 a.m. and the elementary school at 10 a.m. on Thursday morning.Minnesota ZooEnjoy an up-close look at the fascinating animals and captivating exhibits as you learn about a variety of Global Conservation efforts. The Traverse County 4-H Federation is covering the Minnesota Zoo admission fee, so you and your family can embark on a thrilling journey without breaking the bank. Please note: Families will be responsible for any additional costs outside of the Minnesota Zoo admission.We will at the Minnesota Zoo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 18.  Minnesota Robotics Institute Minnesota Robotics Institute Minnesota Robotics Institute America/Chicago public

Time

Central time

Location

Minnesota Robotics Institute
100 Union St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Contact

Melanie Klein, 4-H program associate
[email protected] or 320-422-7729

Get ready for an extraordinary experience at the Minnesota Zoo and the Minnesota Robotics Institute from Thursday, April 17, through Friday, April 18. All Traverse County 4-H youth are invited to attend with a parent or adult chaperone.

Experience options

Families are welcome to attend one or both experiences. 

Minnesota Robotics Institute

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to explore cutting-edge robotics! Be inspired by our future plans as we dive into building our very own underwater robot later this year. 

The robotics tour starts at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 17. We will leave the high school at 9:45 a.m. and the elementary school at 10 a.m. on Thursday morning.

Minnesota Zoo

Enjoy an up-close look at the fascinating animals and captivating exhibits as you learn about a variety of Global Conservation efforts. The Traverse County 4-H Federation is covering the Minnesota Zoo admission fee, so you and your family can embark on a thrilling journey without breaking the bank. 

Please note: Families will be responsible for any additional costs outside of the Minnesota Zoo admission.

We will at the Minnesota Zoo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 18. 

Audience

Youth in grades K-12 with a parent or adult chaperone

Cost

Minnesota Zoo admission is free, but there are additional costs. 

Registration

Complete the online form by March 15 to register.

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

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