GalleryCelebrating 10,000 Hours of Volunteer Service
Volunteers provide an incredible service to the Minnesota Zoo. This group of more than 500 individuals gives their time and talents all in the name Read More
GalleryThank Our Pollinators!
Did you have blueberries in your morning cereal? Can you imagine autumn in Minnesota without pumpkins or family weekends picking apples at your local orchard? Read More
GalleryCelebrating 50 Years of Earth Day, Together!
In 1970, the year Earth Day was first celebrated, Dakota County donated an Apple Valley parcel of land to the state. Eight years later, the Read More
GalleryMinnesota Zoo Vets Perform First-of-its-Kind Sea Otter Surgery
It has been a smooth recovery for Rocky the sea otter, following a landmark surgery. Last June zookeepers at the Minnesota Zoo noticed Rocky was Read More
GalleryLynx Kitten Celebrates International Cat Day
Just in time for International Cat Day, the Minnesota Zoo is excited to debut its latest addition to the Medtronic Minnesota Trail: a Canada lynx Read More
GalleryKids Page – Gray wolf
Scientific name: Canis lupus Did You Know? Today, well over 2000 wolves live in northern Minnesota. Where They Live: Gray wolves can be found in Read More
GallerySaving Sawfish in Australia
The Minnesota Zoo connects people, animals and the natural world to save wildlife. One way we do that is through a special staff grant program, Read More
GalleryNational Pollinator Week (June 18-24)
Celebrate Dads AND pollinators starting Father’s Day weekend! In honor of National Pollinator Week (June 18-24), get your free, limited-supply Pollinator Seed Mix packet at Read More