March 1, 2013
This winter has been bitter, windy, cold, slushy, icy and definitely snowy. Considering all this, it is not surprising that many of us would like to sleep through it all and wake up when it is spring again, when the sun shines for hours and warm temperatures make going outside enjoyable. Bears are […]
April 1, 2013
by Rachel Thompson, DVM
You may be wondering how animal care staff at the Minnesota Zoo gets the animals to take their medicine. It’s often easier said than done!
Some medicine, especially antibiotics, can taste very bitter. Very few zoo animals will swallow a pill whole and chase it with a glass of water, so […]
May 31, 2013
Dr. Tara Harris, Director of Conservation and Tiger Species Survival Plan Coordinator, is visiting the Amur tiger and leopard conservation projects the Minnesota Zoo supports in the Russian Far East.
I have to admit, I was a little skeptical about our first stop on Day 5 of my trip to the Russian Far East. […]
by Dr. Rachel Thompson
Zoo veterinarians are often asked how we know when an animal is sick. It’s a very good question! Our patients can’t tell us where it hurts, so we look at non-verbal cues to give us insight on their health status. This can be difficult, especially with prey species because they are excellent […]
Dr. Tara Harris, Director of Conservation and Tiger Species Survival Plan Coordinator, is visiting the Amur tiger and leopard conservation projects the Minnesota Zoo supports in the Russian Far East.
After months of waiting we are finally big enough to go out on exhibit and see our fans! Today is our first day on exhibit in the Tiger Lair and a lot of our fans have already stopped by to say ‘Hi’! Some people even came with big cameras and said we would be on […]
July 23, 2012
The Minnesota Zoo is dedicated to wildlife conservation around the world. We are fortunate to have staff with a strong desire to learn more about all species of animals through various programs such as the Ulysses S. Seal Conservation Fund of the Minnesota Zoo. Below is a great blog post written by one […]
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