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
GalleryThe Medtronic Minnesota Trail Prepares for Winter
The ominous reports of predicted snow are already starting for the season. This may have some of us day dreaming about clear blue water & Read More
GalleryFamily Fun November– Gray Wolf
(Canis lupus) Where They Live: Gray wolves can be found in northern forests and tundra in North America, Asia, and Europe. What They Eat: Wolves Read More
GalleryBison Herds Roam Minnesota Prairies Once Again!
The Minnesota Zoo, in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources established a partnership in 2012 to conserve and enhance the bison genome in Read More
GallerySaving Amazing Wildlife through “Super” Amazing Partnerships
The Minnesota Zoo works hard every day to connect people, animals and the natural world to save wildlife. But we can’t do it all on Read More
GalleryFamily Fun May – American Bison
Where They Live: Bison roam wide-open prairies in North America. What They Eat: Bison eat mainly grasses and sedges—as much as 15-30 pounds per animal Read More
GalleryEndangered Prairie Butterfly Breeds in the Wild Again!
This 4th of July, Minnesota Zoo staff were celebrating, but not just for the reason you might expect. An endangered prairie butterfly was seen breeding Read More