Minnesota Zoo Unveils World’s Longest Elevated Treetop Path
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📰 The quick summary: The Minnesota Zoo has transformed an old monorail track into the world’s longest elevated pedestrian walkway, offering visitors unique views of wildlife from 1.25 miles of treetop trails.
📈 One key stat: The 1.25-mile long elevated walkway is the world’s longest treetop trail, allowing visitors to observe animals and nature from an entirely new perspective.
💬 One key quote: “The Treetop Trail marks a new chapter for the Minnesota Zoo,” said Minnesota Zoo Director and Foundation President John Frawley.
1️⃣ The big picture: The Minnesota Zoo has creatively repurposed its decommissioned monorail infrastructure into an innovative wildlife viewing experience. Converting the old tracks into an elevated walkway, the zoo created the Treetop Trail – now the world’s longest elevated pedestrian treetop path at 1.25 miles. The trail gives visitors year-round access to observe hundreds of acres of hardwood forest, ponds, and marshes, along with unique views of zoo animals like tigers, moose, and bison. This transformation project has already earned recognition, recently being named Best Specialty Construction of the Year by Engineering News Record.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: Visitors can now experience wildlife viewing from an entirely new perspective that allows animals to behave more naturally, unaware of human presence. The trail creates access to hundreds of acres of natural Minnesota landscapes and habitats that were previously difficult to observe. This sustainable project repurposes existing infrastructure rather than building new, reducing environmental impact. The elevated pathway provides an immersive nature experience while making wildlife viewing more accessible for visitors throughout all seasons.
3️⃣ What’s next: The Treetop Trail is already operational and winning awards for its innovative design and construction. The zoo can now focus on enhancing visitor programs and educational initiatives that leverage this unique viewing perspective. Looking ahead, this successful repurposing project could inspire other zoos and wildlife facilities to find creative ways to transform aging infrastructure into new visitor experiences.
Read the full story here: Good News Network – A Treetop Walkway Perched Above Zoo Animals in Minnesota is Winning Awards and Hearts
