Minnesota 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

Tuesday, January 19, 2016|Zoo News|

Your Future Zoologist

Home School Academy: Winter Session: Marine Sciences Mondays, January 25-March 7 – sign up for 1 class or all 6 (for a discount) (no class on February Read More

Thursday, January 14, 2016|Zoo News|

The “Zoo Walker”

Whether it’s a chilly winter morning or a gorgeous summer afternoon, the Minnesota Zoo is the perfect place to get out and explore. With several Read More

Tuesday, January 12, 2016|Zoo News|

Get Out and Explore at the Zoo

January is typically a time when people are wanting to turn over a new leaf…get active, exercise more, etc. January in Minnesota is also typically Read More

Friday, December 18, 2015|Zoo News|

Kids Page – American Bison

Learn about our American bison! Scientific name: Bison bison What do bison and snowplows have in common? In winter bison clear snow from their grazing area Read More

Friday, September 25, 2015|Zoo News|

Animal Spotlight/Moose

The Minnesota Zoo has lots of moose!  Seven moose call our Zoo home and are routinely rotated onto their large exhibit. Moose are solitary creatures, Read More

Friday, September 25, 2015|Zoo News|

Fall Colors at the Zoo

Looking for spectacular fall color that is close to home? You can’t beat the blazing fall colors of Minnesota Zoo’s stunning hardwood forests and prairies Read More

Friday, September 25, 2015|happenings, Zoo News|

Fall Family Fun

The Minnesota Zoo is on a mission to a connect people, animals and the natural world to save wildlife.  Research shows that the most common Read More

Wednesday, September 9, 2015|Zoo News|