Radiated Tortoises

Radiated Tortoises Astrochelys radiata Amongst the lush foliage, the first animals you’ll see as you stroll down the Minnesota Zoo’s Tropics Trail are radiated tortoises Read More

Monday, December 21, 2015|Animal|

Kids Page – Radiated Tortoise

Scientific name: Astrochelys radiata Did You Know? The radiated tortoise is widely believed to be the most beautiful of all tortoise species. Where They Live: Read More

Monday, December 21, 2015|Kids|

Notes from the Field – Rhino Conservation

Greetings from “World’s End”, the field camp where I make my home in rugged northwestern Namibia!  I first arrived in Namibia in 2002, and have Read More

Friday, December 18, 2015|Black Rhino Conservation, Conservation|

Staff Highlight – Jessica Madole

While wandering the miles of trails and learning all about our animals here at the Minnesota Zoo, have you ever wondered who is behind the Read More

Friday, December 18, 2015|Staff|

Get Out and Explore at the Zoo

January is typically a time when people are wanting to turn over a new leaf…get active, exercise more, etc. January in Minnesota is also typically Read More

Friday, December 18, 2015|Zoo News|

Wild Wolf Edventure

Wild Wolf EdVenture Join the Minnesota Zoo for this once-in-a-lifetime North Woods adventure! Dates for each trip: February 19-21, 2016: For ages 21+ March 4-6, Read More

Thursday, December 17, 2015|Travel EdVenture|

Adult Zoo Camp / Trail Tour

Why should kids have all the fun? Adult Zoo Camps explore all kinds of Zoo-related topics with guest speakers, behind-the-scenes tours, hands-on projects, and other Read More

Thursday, December 17, 2015|Behind the Scenes|

Surprise Birth of a Stingray Pup!

The Minnesota Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a male southern red stingray pup, who is currently growing up behind the scenes. Born Read More

Thursday, December 3, 2015|Animal, Discovery Bay, Under the Sea|