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A wild new partnership: Fostering connection and exploration with the Minnesota Zoo

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Yellow butterfly fish swims in blue water. Logos of Sun Country Airlines and Minnesota Zoo Foundation above. Calm oceanic theme.

We are pleased to announce our new partnership with the Minnesota Zoo Foundation to support their critical education and conservation efforts. 


This winter, we will be sponsoring the Tropics Trail, a climate-controlled indoor habitat that highlights biodiversity hotspots around the world and the animals that inhabit them.  


“For more than 40 years, Sun Country Airlines and the Minnesota Zoo have served Minnesotans and planted deep roots within the community,” said Chief Marketing Officer Colton Snow. “We are excited to team up with an organization that is such an important steward of conservation in Minnesota and beyond.” 


With our passion to connect people to their favorite places and the Minnesota Zoo’s dedication to fostering a deeper understanding of wildlife, this partnership brings the best of both organizations together, helping Minnesota families make connections with and explore the natural world through travel and conservation. 


“The Minnesota Zoo and Minnesota Zoo Foundation are excited to join forces with another local leader, Sun Country Airlines,” said Minnesota Zoo Foundation Executive Director Jamie Flaws. “Together, we’ll highlight the incredible biodiversity of the tropics and shine a light on the Zoo’s vital conservation work—right here in Minnesota and in the global destinations Sun Country serves.” 


While winter is of course a great time to travel, it’s also a great time to visit the Minnesota Zoo! Join us during “Tropics Days” to escape the cold, explore indoor fun, and get a little taste of the tropics to inspire your next trip: 

  • February 22 and 23 

  • March 1 and 2 


For more information about the Tropics Trail or conservation efforts by the Minnesota Zoo, please visit mnzoo.org/tropics-days/.  


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