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|

“Sheep Selfies” to Save Asian Wild Horses

I woke up to the wind howling fierce and battering the side of my ger (a traditional Mongolian round house).  The cloudless blue sky was Read More


The “Funny River Five”

During the entire month of November, the Minnesota Zoo​ will be sharing stories of the many rescued and rehabilitated animals that we care for. All Read More