Moving Mountains: Rescued Pumas Come to the Minnesota Zoo

    Eight paws. Thirty-six claws. And a very worthy cause. It’s the mission of the Minnesota Zoo to save wildlife. And thanks to our partnership with Read More


      New to the Zoo: River Otter Who Couldn’t Be Cuter

      Face it – you need to see who’s new to the Minnesota Zoo this winter. She’s sleek and sweet: Meet Cedar! Cedar is a 10-month-old Read More

      Thursday, December 5, 2024|Animal, Medtronic Minnesota Trail, Zoo News|

        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|