In 2018, the Minnesota Zoo is turning 40 years old and we are celebrating “40 Years of Amazing” all year long. The Zoo’s official birthday is May 22 and we will be sharing stories from Zoo staff, volunteers and guests about their favorite memories and incredible experiences from here at the Zoo. Do you […]
In the post-holiday daze, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the past twelve months and resolving to make changes that will benefit our lives. We start listing our New Year’s resolutions. What would be a fun departure from the usual (join a gym, eat healthy, save money)? Are you tempted to commit to […]
Learn about our Malayan Tapirs!
Scientific name: Tapirus indicus
Did You Know?
Tapirs love water and are excellent swimmers. They have even been observed using their snouts like snorkels!
Where They Live:
Tapirs can be found living in grassy areas near lakes and rivers in the dense rainforests of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
What They Eat:
Tapirs use […]
If you’re up for an adventure, don’t miss the Minnesota Zoo this winter season. Come see all the action on the Northern Trail as our cold climate critters bask in the cooler temperatures. From the iconic bison, known to use their heads and shoulders to clear snow, to the click-clacking caribou (Fun Fact: Caribou […]
Rangifer tarandus
The Minnesota Zoo is home to seven caribou, also known as reindeer.
Where They Live:
Caribou are found in the northern regions of Asia, Europe, and North America.
What They Eat:
Lichens make up the bulk of the caribou diet. Other foods include fungi, moss, herbs, sedges, grasses, shrubs, and young trees.
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The ominous reports of predicted snow are already starting for the season. This may have some of us day dreaming about clear blue water & warm white sand beaches. That’s not the case for the animals of the Medtronic Minnesota Trail.
The animals sense the change in the air. They’re getting ready for winter, and […]
(Canis lupus)
Where They Live:
Gray wolves can be found in northern forests and tundra in North America, Asia, and Europe.
What They Eat:
Wolves eat deer, moose, beavers, and small mammals such as the snowshoe hare.
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The Minnesota Zoo is home to thousands of animals from around the world. From energetic White-cheeked gibbons along our Tropics Trail to calming moon jellyfish in Discovery Bay, the Minnesota Zoo provides world-class care to every animal. Did you know many of the animals at the Minnesota Zoo were actually rescued animals from tragic […]
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