A Bird of Many Feathers: Hornbill Chick Takes Flight

There’s a colorful new resident on the Tropics Trail – and his feathered wings are possible because of the Minnesota Zoo’s commitment to collaboration. The Read More

Thursday, November 14, 2024|Animal Health, Birds, Tropics Trail|

Zoo Newborn Named for Gold Medal Gymnast

Strong. Acrobatic. Agile. That describes the newest shark swimming at the Minnesota Zoo – and the celebrated local Olympian she is named for. Look who’s new Read More

Monday, November 4, 2024|Aquariums, Conservation, Zoo News|

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    Backyard Birding: How to Learn about Birds and Contribute to Conservation

Backyard Birding: How to Learn about Birds and Contribute to Conservation

If you are looking for a new hobby this fall or hoping to contribute to conservation, get out a pair of binoculars and try out Read More

Wednesday, August 14, 2024|Birds, Citizen Science, Conservation|

Consensus for a Census: One Way to Save Sharks and Rays

Through a program called SAFE – Saving Animals From Extinction – zoos and aquariums come together to support conservation of all 1,200-plus shark and ray Read More

Thursday, August 1, 2024|Aquariums, Conservation, Discovery Bay|

Tribute 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


The Long Life of a Minnesota Zoo Icon

The Minnesota Zoo mourns the death of Nikita, a Burmese python who was a fixture of the Tropics Trail for decades. At the time of Read More

Friday, June 21, 2024|Animal, Herpetology, Tropics Trail|

That’s Not a Gnu: New Takin on the Northern Trail

There’s a new golden glow at the Minnesota Zoo! Please welcome Tao, a 3-year-old female takin who arrived in spring 2024 from the San Diego Read More

Thursday, May 9, 2024|Animal, Northern Trail, Zoo News|

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    Leafy, Weedy, Wild and Rare: Seadragons at the Minnesota Zoo

Leafy, Weedy, Wild and Rare: Seadragons at the Minnesota Zoo

In Discovery Bay, there are ocean animals as rare as four-leaf clovers – which means the Minnesota Zoo is very lucky to have them! Meet Read More

Wednesday, February 21, 2024|Animal, Aquariums, Discovery Bay|