Take Action During National Pollinator Week!

June 20-26 is National Pollinator week!  Did you know that three-fourths of the world’s flowering plants and about 35 percent of the world’s food crops Read More


Community Rhino Rangers Gain Momentum

By Jeff Muntifering, Minnesota Zoo Conservation Biologist Greetings from Namibia, where in the Southern Hemisphere the days are getting shorter and colder but our efforts Read More

Wednesday, June 1, 2016|Black Rhino Conservation, Zoo News|

Animal Spotlight: The Bali Mynah

Did you know that Bali mynahs, on exhibit on the Minnesota Zoo’s Tropics Trail, are one of the most critically endangered species of birds in the world? Read More

Wednesday, May 25, 2016|Birds, Zoo News|

Take our #Plant4Pollinators Challenge

Springtime is the perfect time for a fun family activity that helps wildlife – planting a pollinator garden!  It’s a great way to learn about Read More


3,000,000 Million Hours and Counting!

Since the Minnesota Zoo opened in 1978, volunteers have been at the core of our success. This spring we reach a major milestone: we will Read More

Wednesday, May 25, 2016|Zoo News|

The Zoo Isn’t Just for Kids

The Minnesota Zoo is great place for kids and families, but it’s also an amazing destination for adults who want to have a great time Read More

Thursday, May 19, 2016|Zoo News|

Asian Wild Horse Enrichment

On one of your visits to the Zoo this spring, you may have noticed the Asian wild horses and draft horses were not out in their Read More

Tuesday, May 17, 2016|Northern Trail|

Brazilian Merganser Captive Reproduction Project

If you would like more information on this project, please contact Robert Frank Kooij, [email protected] The Brazilian Merganser (Mergus octosetaceus) is the only surviving species Read More

Monday, May 16, 2016|Uncategorized|