What is FishSmart?

The first thing you might be asking yourself is, “What is FishSmart?” Well, in short, FishSmart is a Minnesota Zoo program focused on sustainable seafood Read More

Tuesday, October 1, 2013|Conservation|

Meet Derjsuren, Park Ranger

I’m greeted by a wide smile of pearly white teeth as Derjsuren graciously invites me into his work-in-progress home. Today he is painting it blue Read More


On the Trail of Wild Takhi

The national drink is milk tea (with salt!). I spent my first night in a ger (what’s that?!). When I look up I see an Read More


Primorye Safari Park & Rehabilitation Center

May 31, 2013 Dr. Tara Harris, Director of Conservation and Tiger Species Survival Plan Coordinator, is visiting the Amur tiger and leopard conservation projects the Read More


Amur Tiger Anti-Poaching and Wildlife Health Efforts

Dr. Tara Harris, Director of Conservation and Tiger Species Survival Plan Coordinator, is visiting the Amur tiger and leopard conservation projects the Minnesota Zoo supports in the Russian Far East.


Piping Plovers

July 23, 2012 The Minnesota Zoo is dedicated to wildlife conservation around the world. We are fortunate to have staff with a strong desire to Read More

Monday, July 23, 2012|Conservation|