Minnesota Zoo Media Contact

If you need additional information or wish to request an interview with any Minnesota Zoo staff member, please contact:

Kelly Lessard
Public Relations Manager
Minnesota Zoo
13000 Zoo Boulevard
Apple Valley, MN 55124
952.431.9217 direct
952.431.9300 fax
kelly.lessard@state.mn.us

 

 

Press Releases

Minnesota Zoo Continues its Free "Our Backyard" Lecture Series

Minnesota Zoo Hosts Its Second Annual “Brew at the Zoo” Beer Tasting

Special Delivery! Dolphin Calf Born at the Minnesota Zoo

Minnesota Zoo Continues Year of the Farm Celebration

Minnesota Zoo Again Tops 1.3 Million in Attendance

July Brings Troops, Butterflies and "Year of the Farm" to the Minnesota Zoo

Minnesota Zoo Welcomes Four New Additions

Shutterbugs Welcome Minnesota Zoo Announces Photo Contest

Governor Tim Pawlenty Attends Groundbreaking of Minnesota Zoo’s $20 Million “Heart of the Zoo” Project

Governor Pawlenty to Break Ground for Heart of the Zoo Project at the Minnesota Zoo

Minnesota Zoo’s Aveda Butterfly Garden to Open June 19

Minnesota Zoo Showcases Wells Fargo Family Farm Through the Eyes of a Four-Year-Old

Minnesota Zoo Recycles Cell Phones for Rainforests

Minnesota Zoo Outdoor Bird Show Resumes Saturday, May 22

Rare Chinese Animal Born at the Minnesota Zoo

Monkeys, Crocodilies and More Coming to the Minnesota Zoo!

Minnesota Zoo Dolphin Begins New Adventure

Minnesota Zoo Co-Sponsors DR. Jane Goodall Event

Minnesota Zoo to Host Free Lecture Series

Zoo Announces “The Year Of The Farm” Celebrates 10th Anniversary of the Wells Fargo Family Farm

Happy St. Patrick's Day - It's a Boy! Newborn Camel Calf on Exhibit at the Minnesota Zoo

We’re Expecting! Come to “Farm Babies” at the Minnesota Zoo

Minnesota Zoo Animals to Meet State Legislators

Take a Break from the Bitter Cold...Head to a Tropical Beach Party at the Zoo

Endangered African Rhino Calf Named After State of Minnesota

Kim Carlson to Speak at Minnesota Zoo Corporate & Foundation Breakfast

Minnesota Zoo's Releases 2nd Episode of "Wolfquest"

Zoo's "Love Tour" Gives a Glimpse into the Private Lives of Animals

Join the Wildest Volunteers Around at the Minnesota Zoo

Minnesota Zoo Releases Footage of Endangered Gibbon Infant

Minnesota Zoo Grizzly Bears to Receive Birthday Cakes

Minnesota Zoo Reveals New Sea Dragon Exhibit

Minnesota Zoo Announces Birth of a White-Cheeked Gibbon

Minnesota Zoo and Second Harvest Heartland Team Up to Fight Hunger

Cargill Salt Keeps Minnesota Zoo Sea Otters Swimming

Minnesota Zoo Honored for Marketing Efforts at International Attractions Convention

Minnesota Zoo Expecting Dolphin Calf

Zoo Volunteers Turn 100 and 90-years old – Together

Minnesota Zoo’s Retail Partner to “Adopt” Apple Valley Street

Minnesota Zoo Grizzly Bears Destroy 500-Pound Pumpkin

Zoo Hosts Free Workshop on Buckthorn November 4

Longtime Minnesota Zoo Board Member Receives Award

Minnesota Zoo’s Multi Million Dollar Exhibit Receives National Awards

Minnesota Zoo To Host 3rd Annual Family Fiesta Event

Minnesota Zoo to Conduct Animal Escape Drill with Local Enforcement Agencies

Minnesota Zoo: Last Chance for Africa! & What’s New for Fall?

Brookfield Zoo’s Dolphins Relocated to Minnesota Zoo During Home Makeover

Minnesota Zoo to Host 2nd Annual “Tiger Tracks 5K and Kids’ Run”

The Minnesota Zoo Welcomes Twin Moose Calves

Minnesota Zoo Announces Birth of Beaver Kits and New Online Cam!

Get Ready to Go on a Woodland Adventure at the Minnesota Zoo!

Minnesota Zoo Sets Attendance Record

Minnesota Zoo to Become a Smoke-Free Facility