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And baby makes 16…The Minnesota Zoo is excited to announce the birth of an endangered snow monkey, adding one more to its popular exhibit. This is the fifth snow monkey born at the Zoo since 2004. Snow monkeys can only be seen at nine other accredited zoos in the United States.
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A rare Sichuan takin calf was born on exhibit this morning at the Minnesota Zoo.
The calf, whose gender is unknown at this time, is currently on exhibit with its mother, father, and two other takin. (The calf will likely be off exhibit on Thursday and Friday to ensure its health and safety, and also to undergo a neonatal exam).
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Come and see the Minnesota Zoo’s adorable newborn Bactrian camel, “Socrates,” who is making his public debut.
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Sadie, Haines, and Kenai–three orphaned grizzly bears that have been residing at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) since they were first rescued in 2006–have arrived at the Minnesota Zoo. The bears will be part of the Zoo’s new Russia’s Grizzly Coast exhibit opening June 7, 2008. (The bears are off-exhibit at this time).
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The Minnesota Zoo is excited to announce the birth of three fisher kittens–the first since 1999. The Minnesota Zoo is one of only four AZA-accredited zoos to exhibit fishers and the only one to produce offspring in the last three years. Read more |
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Zoo's Minnesota Trail featured in an article in the Pioneer Press. Read article |
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Read the March/April issue of Zoo Tracks online!
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After much anticipation, two new female Atlantic bottlenose dolphins have arrived at the Minnesota Zoo. Learn More |
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Minnesota Zoo Keepers and animals are featured in an article in the Star Tribune. Read article |
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WolfQuest is an exciting interactive 3D wildlife simulation game created by the Minnesota Zoo and eduweb, one of the leading developers of digital learning experiences, with funding from the National Science Foundation. Learn more |
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A litter of three Asian small-clawed otter pups, born this past summer, are now on exhibit at the Minnesota Zoo. They are the first set of otters born at the Zoo since 1994. Learn more |
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Max, a Greater Indian hornbill who has been at the Minnesota Zoo since 1977 before the Zoo first opened its doors, passed away on October 31. Estimated to be more than 42-years-old, Max was one of the oldest hornbills in captivity–surpassing the “average” life expectancy of the species by 16 years. Learn more |
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Peregrine falcons are thriving as the 20th Anniversary of the first successful fledging nears. The Minnesota Zoo and The Raptor Center partner to help species.
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Construction is underway in the Central Plaza for Russia’s Grizzly Coast, a major new exhibit that will feature grizzly bears, sea otters, wild boar, and Amur leopards. Set to open in 2008, this will be our largest project since the opening of Discovery Bay in 1997.
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The Minnesota Zoo is proud to participate in the Museum Adventure Pass program, a partnership between the Twin Cities metro public libraries and museums and other attractions in the Twin Cities. Sponsored by Macy’s Gives, this program provides library users the chance to “check-out” 20 different Twin Cities attractions. The Zoo is offering complimentary passes for two people through this program. Parking and additional admissions are extra.
To learn more visit www.melsa.org/museumadventurepass.
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The Zoo has become a permanent vehicle drop-off site
for Courage Center’s Cars for Courage program. Learn
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