Off to the Wilds of Mongolia

I brace my hand against a cold window, smearing a palm print onto the foggy glass as I try to keep myself from bouncing around.  Read More


Save Wildlife with Sustainable Palm Oil

We’ve all heard that habitat loss is a problem for wild animals – especially in the Tropics.  Sometimes these issues seem so far away, but Read More

Monday, January 25, 2016|Conservation, Zoo News|

Notes from the Field – Rhino Conservation

Greetings from “World’s End”, the field camp where I make my home in rugged northwestern Namibia!  I first arrived in Namibia in 2002, and have Read More

Friday, December 18, 2015|Black Rhino Conservation, Conservation|

“Sheep Selfies” to Save Asian Wild Horses

I woke up to the wind howling fierce and battering the side of my ger (a traditional Mongolian round house).  The cloudless blue sky was Read More


Partners in Saving Wildlife

During the entire month of November, the Minnesota Zoo​ will be sharing stories of the many rescued and rehabilitated animals that we care for. All Read More

Sunday, November 29, 2015|Animal, Animal Rescue, Conservation|

Save Wildlife: Hawaiian Monk Seals

The Minnesota Zoo is committed to connecting people, animals and the natural world to save wildlife and we are working on project with great partners Read More

Friday, November 20, 2015|Animal, Animal Health, Conservation|

Saving Minnesota’s Prairie Butterflies

The Minnesota Zoo works around the world to save wildlife. Here in Minnesota, we have had an exciting summer and fall, helping our prairie wildlife Read More


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    Building Mussels at the Zoo? An Exercise in Freshwater Conservation.

Building Mussels at the Zoo? An Exercise in Freshwater Conservation.

By: Matt McLaughlin, Life Support Systems Coordinator The Minnesota Zoo has always placed great emphasis on conserving wildlife.  While we’ve been on the forefront of conservation Read More