BIG Support for Tiny Butterflies

We can do BIG things thanks to you! Be it rhinos or butterflies, the Minnesota Zoo is for the Big and the Small. With your Read More


Top 10 Tamandua Tid-Bits

It’s World Tamandua Day (11/29) and these lesser anteaters are worth celebrating! Here at the Minnesota Zoo, zookeepers have pooled together and assembled their “Top Read More

Saturday, November 29, 2014|Tropics Trail|

Thailand Bound: Searching for Wild Dhole Part 2

The Minnesota Zoo is well known for its 485 acre facility in Apple Valley, Minnesota – just minutes away from the Mall of America. However Read More


12 Easy Ways to Help Save Wildlife

We think it is safe to say that most people are in favor of a healthier planet. Sometimes it can feel intimidating or overwhelming when Read More

Monday, November 24, 2014|Conservation, Get Involved|

Thailand Bound: Searching for Wild Dhole Part 1

The Minnesota Zoo is well known for its 485 acre facility in Apple Valley, Minnesota – just minutes away from the Mall of America. However Read More


In the Field: Peregrine Falcon Part 3

The Minnesota Zoo is well known for its 485 acre facility in Apple Valley, Minnesota – just minutes away from the Mall of America. However Read More


Grilled Tilapia Tacos with Cucumber Salsa and Lime Crema

Summertime is a great time for tacos and one of my favorite taco varieties involve fish or seafood. This farmer’s market recipe makes use of Read More

Friday, September 12, 2014|Fish Smart|

Grilled Mussels with Pickled Pepper Relish and Lemon Aioli

At this week’s Farmers’ Market, we took a look at one of the most underrated seafood options that’s available in almost every grocery store; mussels. Read More

Friday, September 12, 2014|Fish Smart|