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|

Have you seen me?

As autumn arrives, an amazing natural wonder has been taking place in our backyards. Minnesota’s State Butterfly, the monarch butterfly, has begun its long annual Read More


Can Safaris Help Save Rhino? – Part 1

Jeff Muntifering, Conservation Biologist at the Minnesota Zoo, is in Namibia where he works with the Namibian government, a local conservation organization (Save the Rhino Read More