minnesota zoo

Asian small-clawed otters have been gone for a fews years, and in the time since then, the enclosure has been frequently unoccupied. Various species have been held in the space, but only ever for small intervals. On Zoochat, the enclosure has been called "the pit of shame," apparently because it...

Happy new year everyone! Since I visited in the last week, I'll start this year off with a few updates from Monday's visit 1. The Tomato Frogs have been phased out :(. 2. Roseate Spoonbills, Scarlet Ibises, and Andean Cock-of-the-Rocks have all been phased out. This leaves the South American...

This is a full species list from my visit on 7/19/2024. Species not seen will be listed in Italics. South Entry 1. Black-Footed Penguin 2. Japanese Macaque Discovery Bay 1. California Sea Lion, Hawaiian Monk Seal 2. Shark Reef: Queen Angelfish, French Angelfish, Sergeant Major, Bicolor...

The Zoo has officially announced the arrival of their rescued American Marten. The Marten has been named Marty McFly and is a male. I'm really hoping to see him next time I visit the zoo, as I have yet to see his species before! Log in to Facebook

This is a species list from my visit to the Minnesota Zoo on 12/28/22. Species not seen will be listed in Italics. Main Building 1. Black-Footed Penguin 2. Japanese Macaque Discovery Bay 1. Shark Reef: Sand Tiger Shark, Southern Stingray, Whitetip Reef Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark, Green Turtle...

I’ve had this idea for a while, although I haven’t yet put it into motion. I will be trying my best to compile all of the known former species held at the zoo. As a clarification, most fish and invertebrates will not count, As the collection fluctuates to much for anyone to keep track of. I will...

Here is the list of species that I saw when I was at the Minnesota Zoo in early November. As for my thoughts on the Minnesota zoo, I think this might be one of my favorites! It doesn't have the largest collection out there, but it does have a lot of interesting species that I haven't seen...