GalleryReindeer Facts
The holiday season has a familiar (furry-faced) friend, the reindeer, and whether you see them pulling Santa’s sleigh or grazing right here at the Minnesota Read More
GalleryMinnesota Bison Conservation Herd
Bison conservation efforts continue to make huge progress in Minnesota this year. The Minnesota Zoo, in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources established Read More
GalleryMinnesota, Where the Bison Roam
The American plains bison is the official mammal of the United States and evokes images of the past when great herds thundered across the plains. Read More
GalleryGlobal Tiger Day July 29th
Celebrate Global Tiger Day with the Minnesota Zoo on Friday, July 29th! Come join us at the Tiger Lair from noon-2pm to participate in tiger-themed Read More
GalleryShark Week – Celebrating Sand Tiger Sharks
The Minnesota Zoo’s six sand tiger sharks are all on display inside Discovery Bay. Did you know that they are great ambush hunters? Because sand Read More
GalleryJuly 29th – Celebrate Global Tiger Day!
Global Tiger Day is July 29! It’s a great time to come out to the Minnesota Zoo to gaze in awe at these powerful, endangered Read More
GalleryRadiated Tortoises
Radiated Tortoises Astrochelys radiata Amongst the lush foliage, the first animals you’ll see as you stroll down the Minnesota Zoo’s Tropics Trail are radiated tortoises Read More
GallerySurprise Birth of a Stingray Pup!
The Minnesota Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a male southern red stingray pup, who is currently growing up behind the scenes. Born Read More