GalleryThe Scoop on Pet Poop
Want the scoop on pet poop? Though it may be tedious to pick up after our household friends, their waste is harmful to river and Read More
GalleryFamily Fun this March – The Lesser Flamingo
Lesser Flamingo Phoenicopterus minor Although it’s the tallest bird on the Zoo’s Tropics Trail, the lesser flamingo is the smallest species of flamingo. Where They Read More
GalleryFamily Fun February – Sea Turtles
Sea Turtles The Minnesota Zoo has two species of sea turtles – the Atlantic Ridley Sea Turtle Lepidochelys kempii, which is critically endangered, and the Read More
GalleryFive great reasons to make Minnesota Zoo your Winter Staycation Destination
It’s 78 degrees and humid every day Winter may be the BEST time of year to visit the Minnesota Zoo. The Tropics Trail offers a Read More
GalleryAmazing Minnesota Zoo Volunteer Reaches 20,000 Hours of Service
In 2018, the Minnesota Zoo is turning 40 years old and we are celebrating “40 Years of Amazing” all year long. The Zoo’s official birthday Read More
GalleryNew Year’s Resolution to Save Wildlife
In the post-holiday daze, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the past twelve months and resolving to make changes that will benefit our lives. Read More
GalleryWinter Fun at the Zoo
If you’re up for an adventure, don’t miss the Minnesota Zoo this winter season. Come see all the action on the Northern Trail as our Read More
GalleryFamily Fun December– Reindeer
Rangifer tarandus The Minnesota Zoo is home to seven caribou, also known as reindeer. Where They Live: Caribou are found in the northern regions of Read More