Backyard Wildlife Hero: Bird Feeder Do’s and Don’ts

Many of us find watching birds at home feeders to be a convenient and impactful way to connect with nature. It can be a relatively Read More

Wednesday, May 3, 2023|Birds, Citizen Science, Nature Learning|

The Great Backyard Bird Count

Every year, people from around the world come together to learn about, count, and celebrate “backyard” birds. This year, the Great Backyard Bird Count will take Read More

Tuesday, February 9, 2021|Birds, Citizen Science, Get Involved|

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    The Minnesota Zoo’s Role in Helping One of the Most Endangered Birds on Earth

The Minnesota Zoo’s Role in Helping One of the Most Endangered Birds on Earth

What would have happened to the California Condor if no one stepped in to help? The population went from 27 birds in 1987 to 446 Read More

Thursday, May 31, 2018|Birds, Conservation, Zoo News|

Animal Spotlight: The Bali Mynah

Did you know that Bali mynahs, on exhibit on the Minnesota Zoo’s Tropics Trail, are one of the most critically endangered species of birds in the world? Read More

Wednesday, May 25, 2016|Birds, Zoo News|

African Penguin Breeding Season Update

Our African penguin breeding season is progressing well at the Minnesota Zoo. We have 29 adult penguins in our flock, 11 males and 18 females.  Read More

Thursday, February 25, 2016|Behind the Scenes, Birds, Zoo News|

Flamingo

During the entire month of November, the Minnesota Zoo​ will be sharing stories of the many rescued and rehabilitated animals that we care for. All Read More

Friday, November 13, 2015|Animal, Animal Rescue, Birds, Tropics Trail|

Bald Eagles

During the entire month of November, the Minnesota Zoo​ will be sharing stories of the many rescued and rehabilitated animals that we care for. All Read More

Wednesday, November 11, 2015|Animal, Animal Rescue, Birds, Medtronic Minnesota Trail|

Kestrels

During the entire month of November, the Minnesota Zoo​ will be sharing stories of the many rescued and rehabilitated animals that we care for. All Read More

Monday, November 9, 2015|Animal, Animal Rescue, Birds|