Protecting Wildlife from Around the World

May 20 is the 11th annual Endangered Species Day, a day meant to celebrate wildlife and learn the importance of protecting the vulnerable animals around Read More

Thursday, April 28, 2016|Conservation, Zoo News|

Saving the Whooping Crane

Recently Emily Endert, a bird trainer of the Wings Financial World of Birds Show, had the opportunity to travel to Austwell, Texas to participate in Read More

Thursday, April 28, 2016|Conservation, In The Field, Zoo News|

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|