Waking Up Some Real “Sleeping Beauties”

Did you know that the Minnesota Zoo’s Conservation Department is working hard behind the scenes to help save some of Minnesota’s (and the world’s!) most Read More


NEW Lynx Kittens 2014

All together now, “Awwww….” The Minnesota Zoo is excited to announce the addition of four [adorable] Canada lynx kittens, born on Tuesday, May 6 along the Read More


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|

How do you know when a zoo animal is sick?

by Dr. Rachel Thompson Zoo veterinarians are often asked how we know when an animal is sick. It’s a very good question! Our patients can’t Read More

Friday, June 28, 2013|Behind the Scenes, home-promo|