Puma Kitten Update

The Minnesota Zoo recently became the new home to two (extremely adorable) orphaned puma kittens from Washington. They are currently behind the scenes being cared Read More


Donate to Conservation at the Zoo

Protect Amur tigers from poaching.  Save Minnesota’s prairie butterflies.  Restore critically endangered Amur leopards.  Bring blue-throated macaws back from the brink of extinction.  Return bison Read More

Tuesday, November 22, 2016|Conservation, Get Involved, Zoo News|

Growing Up at the Minnesota Zoo

Hey everyone! My name is Josh Le, Communications and Media Relations Manager for the Minnesota Zoo. I’m not a super rad zookeeper or veterinarian – Read More

Thursday, October 27, 2016|Staff, Zoo News|

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    Celebrating the 30 Year Anniversary of Saving the Trumpeter Swan

Celebrating the 30 Year Anniversary of Saving the Trumpeter Swan

The trumpeter swan is the largest waterfowl species in North America, weighing 25-35 pounds with a wing span of nearly eight feet. Trumpeter swans were Read More

Wednesday, October 26, 2016|Conservation, Northern Trail, Zoo News|

Enjoy the Fall Colors at the Zoo

Looking for a fun place to get outside and enjoy the fall colors this October? Join us at the Minnesota Zoo for miles of scenic Read More


Saving Black Rhinos

October is a great month to learn more about the Zoo’s work in Namibia to save critically endangered black rhinos.  Jeff Muntifering (Minnesota Zoo Conservation Read More

Wednesday, September 28, 2016|Black Rhino Conservation, Conservation, Zoo News|

Minnesota Bison Conservation Herd

Bison conservation efforts continue to make huge progress in Minnesota this year.  The Minnesota Zoo, in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources established Read More

Wednesday, September 28, 2016|Animal, Conservation, Zoo News|

Family Fun September – Black Rhinoceros

Black Rhinoceros Diceros bicornis One of the Minnesota Zoo’s conservation biologists works with local people in the African country of Namibia to save the region’s Read More

Wednesday, September 28, 2016|Kids, Zoo News|