GalleryTribute to a Remarkable Bird
The bald eagle, a bright star of the Minnesota Trail, died July 3, 2024. As an ambassador for her species, the female bird made her Read More
GalleryNew to the Zoo: Pine Marten on the Minnesota Trail
Introducing the newest addition to the Minnesota Trail: a pine marten! Members of the Mustelidae family (with weasels, otters, and wolverines), pine martens are native Read More
GalleryTenacious Two: Wolverine Kits Thriving at the Minnesota Zoo
Tucked in a hillside den, under a thick blanket of snow, a mother wolverine gave birth to two kits late on February 9, 2023. Or Read More
GalleryZOOMS STEM Design Challenge: Making connections from Minnesota to Hawaii
Every day, the Minnesota Zoo strives to make connections – connections among people, animals, and the natural world. These connections may start in Minnesota, but Read More
GalleryWild Wolves
Wolves are one of the most charismatic species of wildlife in Minnesota. And their history in the United States is just as complex as their Read More
GalleryThe “Funny River Five” Are All Grown Up
Heartstrings around the country were tugged in the spring of 2014 when we learned about five orphaned gray wolf pups that were rescued from the Read More
GalleryEnjoy the Fall Colors at the Zoo
Looking for a fun place to get outside and enjoy the fall colors this October? Join us at the Minnesota Zoo for miles of scenic Read More
GalleryThe “Funny River Five”
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