New Season, New Feathers for African Penguins

After weeks of molting season in our 3M Penguins of the African Coast exhibit, our African penguins are now finally ready to debut their new plumage! Just Read More

Tuesday, June 30, 2015|Animal, Animal Health, Birds|

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    Combating poaching of tigers and other wildlife in Malaysia’s Endau-Rompin Landscape

Combating poaching of tigers and other wildlife in Malaysia’s Endau-Rompin Landscape

Dr. Tara Harris, Vice President for Conservation at the Minnesota Zoo, and Coordinator of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums’ Tiger Species Survival Plan and Read More


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    Searching for the Elusive Malayan Tiger, Endau Rompin Tiger Landscape

Searching for the Elusive Malayan Tiger, Endau Rompin Tiger Landscape

Dr. Tara Harris, Vice President for Conservation at the Minnesota Zoo, and Coordinator of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums’ Tiger Species Survival Plan and Read More


Animal Facts: Canada Lynx

The Canada Lynx (Lynx canadensis) is well suited for the living in the snow and here at the Minnesota Zoo. Their long legs allow them Read More

Thursday, April 2, 2015|Animal, Medtronic Minnesota Trail|

Feeding Frenzy! – Dinner Time at the Zoo

We all love to eat and our animals are no exception. With carnivores, omnivores, insectivores, herbivores, and many dietary restrictions in mind, our keepers are Read More


DENDROBATIDS: 101

They’re small, they’re colorful and can sometimes pack a real punch. Poison-dart frogs come from the family Dendrobatidae and presently are split up into four Read More

Thursday, March 20, 2014|Animal, Herpetology, Tropics Trail|

Lemur Exhibit Gets a Little Greener

The lemur exhibit on the Tropics Trail was recently given a makeover. The Minnesota Zoo’s horticulture supervisor, Kim Thomas, and her team strategically worked on Read More

Thursday, March 13, 2014|Animal, Horticulture, Tropics Trail|

NEW Komodo Dragons on Exhibit

   The Minnesota Zoo is excited to announce the addition of two NEW komodo dragons on exhibit along the Tropics Trail. Currently, our komodo dragons Read More

Friday, March 7, 2014|Animal, Reptile, Tropics Trail, Video|