Home Sweet Habitat

Some animals are amazing architects! Spiders weave webs, birds build nests, and beavers construct lodges and dams while also creating a habitat for many other Read More

Monday, November 23, 2020|Nature Learning|

Feeling and Weather Journal

Have you ever noticed that your mood may change with the weather? Maybe you feel a little happier on sunny days and a little sad Read More

Monday, November 23, 2020|SEL/Empathy|

World Fisheries Day

Each year on November 21, communities across the globe unite to recognize World Fisheries Day. This is an opportunity for us all to celebrate the Read More

Monday, November 16, 2020|Conservation, Get Involved|

Dramatic Play

When kids engage in pretend (or dramatic) play, they are actively experimenting with the social and emotional roles of life. When kids pretend to be Read More

Thursday, October 29, 2020|SEL/Empathy|

Behind the Scenes with the Zoo’s “Tapir Whisperer”

Laurie Trechsel has been dedicated to animal care for decades. While her education and career started long before, Trechsel first came to the Minnesota Zoo Read More

Monday, October 19, 2020|Animal, Behind the Scenes, Staff, Tropics Trail|

Behind 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


Rocky 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

Monday, September 21, 2020|Animal Health, Zoo News, Zoo Veterinarians|

Fall Colors Wonder Wander

In the last few months, Minnesotans have engaged in outdoor play and exploration in a whole new way. This has included exploring our own backyards, Read More

Friday, September 18, 2020|Nature Learning, Nature Play, SEL/Empathy|