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Happy National Pollinator Week!

Happy National Pollinator Week! Pollinators do a lot, sustaining wild ecosystems and providing 35% of our food. But what are pollinators? Pollinators are animals that Read More

Monday, June 19, 2017|Butterflies, Horticulture, Prairie Butterfly Conservation, Uncategorized|
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Plant for Pollinator Top 5

Happy National Pollinator Week!  Bees, butterflies and other animals pollinate most wild plants, as well as at least a third of our food. Pollinators have Read More

Monday, June 19, 2017|Butterflies, Horticulture, Prairie Butterfly Conservation|
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    Horticulture Highlight: The Clustered Fishtail Palm

     A favorite palm along the Tropics Trail is the Clustered Fishtail palm, also known as Caryota mitis, a native tree of Southeast Asia. When looking Read More

    Wednesday, February 3, 2016|Horticulture, Tropics Trail|
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      Horticulture

      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

      Tuesday, November 3, 2015|Animal Rescue, Horticulture|
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        Lemur Exhibit Gets a Little Greener

        The lemur exhibit on the Tropics Trail was recently given a makeover. The Minnesota Zoo’s horticulture supervisor, Kim Thomas, and her team strategically worked on Read More

        Thursday, March 13, 2014|Animal, Horticulture, Tropics Trail|
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