Fall Colors at the Zoo

Looking for spectacular fall color that is close to home? You can’t beat the blazing fall colors of Minnesota Zoo’s stunning hardwood forests and prairies Read More

Friday, September 25, 2015|happenings, Zoo News|

Fall Family Fun

The Minnesota Zoo is on a mission to a connect people, animals and the natural world to save wildlife.  Research shows that the most common Read More

Wednesday, September 9, 2015|Zoo News|

Summer Fun…..To Save Wildlife

Learn what Runners and Golfers did this Summer to Save Wildlife! Thank you Runners Tiger Tracks is a 5K & Kids’ run with a purpose.  Read More

Wednesday, September 9, 2015|Zoo News|

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    Building Mussels at the Zoo? An Exercise in Freshwater Conservation.

Building Mussels at the Zoo? An Exercise in Freshwater Conservation.

By: Matt McLaughlin, Life Support Systems Coordinator The Minnesota Zoo has always placed great emphasis on conserving wildlife.  While we’ve been on the forefront of conservation Read More


September 22nd is World Rhino Day!

It’s a great reason to celebrate the Minnesota Zoo’s efforts to save critically endangered black rhinos.  We work with Save the Rhino Trust and other Read More

Wednesday, August 26, 2015|Animal, Uncategorized|

Be a Volunteer For the Day at the Minnesota Zoo

On September 11, 2001, the lives of thousands of Americans where changed forever.   Out of tragedy, the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance was Read More

Wednesday, August 26, 2015|Uncategorized|

Meet the Tapir Calf!

The Minnesota Zoo’s Malayan tapir calf, born July 30, is thriving! Born to “Bertie” after a 13+ month gestation, the calf has been practicing his Read More

Wednesday, August 26, 2015|Animal, Zoo News|

New Season, New Feathers for African Penguins

After weeks of molting season in our 3M Penguins of the African Coast exhibit, our African penguins are now finally ready to debut their new plumage! Just Read More

Tuesday, June 30, 2015|Animal, Animal Health, Birds|