GalleryThe Wild Face of Climate Change: African Penguins
African penguins live in the cold ocean off coasts of South Africa, Namibia, and Mozambique. They move to the beach mostly to mate, nest, raise Read More
GalleryThe Wild Face of Climate Change: Moose
The North American moose is seen by many as an iconic symbol of Minnesota’s North Woods. But around the world, moose at the southern edge Read More
GalleryStudying Wild Dholes in Thailand – May 2014
Dr. Kate Jenks is a Conservation Biologist at the Minnesota Zoo. She was recently in Thailand leading the Zoo’s efforts to save endangered dholes (otherwise Read More
GalleryThe Story of ‘Sota’ – Minnesota’s namesake rhino in Namibia
Jeff Muntifering is a Conservation Biologist for the Minnesota Zoo. He leads the Zoo’s efforts in Namibia to save critically endangered black rhinos. Learn more Read More
GalleryUrban vs. Suburban – Comparing Wildlife on Zoo-Site
The Minnesota Zoo’s BioDiscovery Project is partnering with the Lincoln Park Zoo’s Urban Wildlife Institute to compare their wildlife findings on each zoo’s site. Our Read More
GalleryStudying Minnesota Moose
Dr. Kim VanderWaal is a postdoctoral research scientist in the Minnesota Zoo’s Conservation Department. She is studying the risks Minnesota moose face from parasites transmitted Read More
GalleryGuatemala or Bust (Part 2)
And we’re back to wrap up our latest Ulysses S. Seal Conservation Grant trip to Guatemala with our Social Media and Marketing Coordinator, Josh Le. Read More
GalleryGuatemala or Bust (Part 1)
The Minnesota Zoo is well known for its 485 acre facility in Apple Valley, Minnesota – just minutes away from the Mall of America. However Read More