GalleryBehind the Scenes with Animal Health: Fruit Bat Surgery
The Minnesota Zoo’s Animal Health team prioritizes the health and well-being of all animals under their care. And that includes some of our smaller residents Read More
GalleryRocky the Sea Otter Update
Earlier this year, on January 9, 2020, Rocky, a sea otter at the Minnesota Zoo, had surgery to amputate his left rear flipper. The decision Read More
Behind the Scenes with Animal Health
By 9 am on a typical Thursday, many working folks have downed a cup of coffee or two, settled in at their computers, and perhaps Read More
GalleryMinnesota Zoo Vets Perform First-of-its-Kind Sea Otter Surgery
It has been a smooth recovery for Rocky the sea otter, following a landmark surgery. Last June zookeepers at the Minnesota Zoo noticed Rocky was Read More
GalleryAnimal Preventative Health
The Minnesota Zoo strives to provide excellent care for our animals. It is very important for zoo staff to continuously monitor the healthy animals, as Read More