GalleryHelping Mother Nature – Farm Babies!
You’ve heard the saying “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature.” Here at the Minnesota Zoo we would never try to do that, but we Read More
GalleryAfrican Penguin Breeding Season Update
Our African penguin breeding season is progressing well at the Minnesota Zoo. We have 29 adult penguins in our flock, 11 males and 18 females. Read More
GalleryA Special Message from John Frawley
This week marked the beginning of my tenure as the Minnesota Zoo’s new director. After spending the past 20 years in California working to protect Read More
GalleryMeet the New Minnesota Zoo Director
On behalf of the Minnesota Zoo and Minnesota Zoo Foundation Boards, we are thrilled to officially announce Minnesota native and nationally-recognized conservation leader John Frawley has been Read More
GallerySave Wildlife with Sustainable Palm Oil
We’ve all heard that habitat loss is a problem for wild animals – especially in the Tropics. Sometimes these issues seem so far away, but Read More
GalleryMinnesota Zoo Bonding Bill Update
The Minnesota Zoo is pleased to let you know that Governor Mark Dayton recently announced a bonding bill that includes an important recommendation for the Read More
GalleryZookeepers are “Walking the Walk”
It’s the beginning of a new year and the activity tracker craze is everywhere. You can’t go to the grocery store, mall or even work Read More
GalleryMinnesota Zoo Upgrades to Tessitura
The Minnesota Zoo is upgrading its online and email systems! Beginning January 25, we hope you begin to enjoy this improved online experience. You will Read More