Minnesota Zoo opening Farm Babies exhibit

The Minnesota Zoo has declared 2010 the Year of the Farm.

The zoo's Wells Fargo Family Farm kicks off its 10th anniversary celebrations Thursday with the opening of its Farm Babies exhibit. It features new piglets, chicks, ducklings, calves and goat kids.

The farm exhibit brings attention to the past, present and future of Minnesota's family farms. While it's open to the public from April 1 through Oct. 31, the farm operates year round.

Agriculture Commissioner Gene Hugoson says the zoo's Year of the Farm celebration showcases the contributions that family-run farm businesses make to Minnesota's economy and quality of life.

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Special kids activities are set for Friday and Saturday.

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On the Net: Minnesota Zoo's Year of the Farm: http://www.mnzoo.org/farm

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