GalleryWorld Rainforest Day – June 22, 2021
World Rainforest Day is an important day that gives a platform to the conversation of saving our planet’s rainforests. Rainforests are vital for the earth’s Read More
GalleryBehind the Scenes with the Zoo’s “Tapir Whisperer”
Laurie Trechsel has been dedicated to animal care for decades. While her education and career started long before, Trechsel first came to the Minnesota Zoo Read More
GalleryBehind the Scenes with Animal Health: Fruit Bat Surgery
The Minnesota Zoo’s Animal Health team prioritizes the health and well-being of all animals under their care. And that includes some of our smaller residents Read More
GalleryCoral Reef Awareness Week
Coral reefs have long captured the attention of humans through their breathtaking displays of color, intriguing shapes and structure, and the abundant life they attract. Read More
GalleryMinnesota Zoo Announces First Binturong Cub Birth in 35 Years
The Minnesota Zoo is thrilled to announce its first binturong cub born in 35 years! Born February 12, the cub is doing well in Read More
GalleryHorticulture Highlight: The Clustered Fishtail Palm
A favorite palm along the Tropics Trail is the Clustered Fishtail palm, also known as Caryota mitis, a native tree of Southeast Asia. When looking Read More
GalleryNEW Titi Monkeys at the Zoo
The Minnesota Zoo is excited to welcome a new primate species! Bolivian Grey Titi (pronounced “tee-tee”) monkeys are now on exhibit along the indoor Tropics Read More
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