Animal Facts: The Swell Shark

In light of our new Swell shark pup, our zookeeper, Christoph, wanted to share some fun facts about this cool ocean-dweller, specifically the process from Read More

Monday, December 23, 2013|Animal, Aquariums|

Bear Hibernation

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 Read More

Sunday, June 30, 2013|Animal|

How do we get the animals to take their medicine?

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 Read More

Sunday, June 30, 2013|Animal, Behind the Scenes|

Primorye Safari Park & Rehabilitation Center

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 Read More


Amur Tiger Anti-Poaching and Wildlife Health Efforts

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.


Keeping up with the cubs: Week 3

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 Read More

Tuesday, October 9, 2012|Animal, home-promo, Uncategorized|