The Minnesota Zoo’s Black Rhino Project in Namibia is dedicated to protecting critically endangered rhinos through field research, tracking and monitoring, and community education and engagement. There is no doubt that the tireless efforts of the men and women who patrol the desert has contributed greatly to the success of this conservation project. This area […]
In 1970, the year Earth Day was first celebrated, Dakota County donated an Apple Valley parcel of land to the state. Eight years later, the Minnesota Zoo opened its doors on that land. Since then, more than 36 million guests have walked through the gates into a world of animals from all corners of Minnesota […]
Do you have any daily rituals that you participate in? Think about any patterns in your behavior around mealtime or bedtime, or even when you first wake up?
Those of you that have visited the Minnesota Zoo may be familiar with our three brown bears, located along our Russia’s Grizzly Coast trail. […]
Spring has sprung and despite some occasional snow, birds are starting to migrate back to Minnesota! Their cheery songs and color are a delightful reminder that Minnesota’s ‘sleeping’ wildlife will be waking up with gusto over the next couple months. While you’re out enjoying the signs of spring, keep your eyes and ears […]
If you’ve been outside lately, you’ve probably noticed that there are sticks and twigs everywhere. There are many fun things you can do with sticks if you just use your imagination!
Chances are if you have spent any time in nature you may have a special place that you like to return to. This space could be something you have experienced in real life, or something you have seen or heard or learned about through a movie or a book or a story from […]
For this activity, you can think of a favorite animal, a pet, a Minnesota Zoo animal, or, you can look at the picture below.
When you look at or think about your animal, try to answer the following questions. You might find it helpful […]
Nature inspires us in so many ways! “Pebbly poetry” and “story stones” provide prompts to create original stories and poems, providing endless opportunities for storytelling and self-expression.
Collect a few stones or other pieces of nature that you find in your yard or on a walk through your neighborhood. […]
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