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|

Reducing Tiger Human Conflict Saves Tigers and Helps People in Northern Sumatra

Dr. Tara Harris, Vice President for Conservation at the Minnesota Zoo, and Coordinator of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums’ Tiger Species Survival Plan and Read More

Tuesday, May 19, 2015|Malayan Tigers, Tiger Conservation|

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    “Demon Tigers” vs. “Good Tigers” in a South Aceh Village

“Demon Tigers” vs. “Good Tigers” in a South Aceh Village

 Dr. Tara Harris, Vice President for Conservation at the Minnesota Zoo, and Coordinator of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums’ Tiger Species Survival Plan and Read More

Tuesday, May 19, 2015|Malayan Tigers, Tiger Conservation|

Can Safaris Help Save Rhino? – Part 2

In his last blog, “Can Safaris Help Save Rhino – Part 1”, Jeff introduced us to Desert Rhino Camp, a unique partnership and approach that aims to demonstrate how tourism Read More


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    Habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict in the land of Malayan and Sumatran tigers

Habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict in the land of Malayan and Sumatran tigers

Dr. Tara Harris, Vice President for Conservation at the Minnesota Zoo, and Coordinator of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums’ Tiger Species Survival Plan and Read More