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|

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    What’s a girl from Minnesota Zoo’s Bird Show doing in a ger in Mongolia?

What’s a girl from Minnesota Zoo’s Bird Show doing in a ger in Mongolia?

Taylor Steger, Interpretive Naturalist at the Minnesota Zoo, just returned from Mongolia where she assisted with research to help save the Asian wild horse (also Read More


How to Catch a Takhi

The weather in Mongolia is unpredictable at worst and constantly-changing at best.  We can wake up in the morning to no wind, and then run Read More