Minnesota Zoo Upgrades to Tessitura

The Minnesota Zoo is upgrading its online and email systems! Beginning January 25, we hope you begin to enjoy this improved online experience. You will Read More

Tuesday, January 19, 2016|Zoo News|

Your Future Zoologist

Home School Academy: Winter Session: Marine Sciences Mondays, January 25-March 7 – sign up for 1 class or all 6 (for a discount) (no class on February Read More

Thursday, January 14, 2016|Zoo News|

Titi Monkeys at the Minnesota Zoo

The Minnesota Zoo is excited to welcome a new primate species! Bolivian Grey Titi (pronounced “tee-tee”) monkeys are now on exhibit along the indoor Tropics Read More

Tuesday, January 12, 2016|Tropics Trail|

The “Zoo Walker”

Whether it’s a chilly winter morning or a gorgeous summer afternoon, the Minnesota Zoo is the perfect place to get out and explore. With several Read More

Tuesday, January 12, 2016|Zoo News|

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|