Beginning Saturday, the Minnesota Zoo will snuff out smoking throughout the facility. The zoo has always banned smoking inside its buildings, but smoking had been allowed in outdoor areas. Officials cited... officials said. Nearly two-thirds of all zoos and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums are either entirelysmoke-free or have designated smoking areas. Source: Pioneer Press
The Minnesota Zoo will offer families of kids with illnesses and special needs a much-needed break from reality tonight. About 1,000 children and parents will roam through the zoo, eat in the food...inviting more families. "We have a lot of staff that are volunteering time to do it," Thompson said. "We're all excited. It's just going to be a very, very fun evening." source: www.TwinCities.com
By Jessica Fleming jfleming@pioneerpress.com Updated: 05/21/2009 11:37:22 PM CDT Sweta and Zawadi remembered the crackers. When releasedlast week into the exhibit they called home for three months...Ehmke said. The gemsbok — large antelope with long, straight horns — are new to the exhibit this year. Jessica Fleming can be reached at 651-228-5435. source: TwinCities.com includes some photo
Actor-turned-musicianKevin Costner and ska duo Reel Big Fish and the English Beat have been added to the Minnesota Zoo's annual Music in the Zoo series. Tickets for Costner's July 29 performance are...packages for Music in the Zoo will go on sale through Ticketmaster for one week starting at 10 a.m. Friday. Single tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. May 18. — Ross Raihala source: www.TwinCities.com
2 baby Bactrian camels have traumatic encounter in Minnesota Zoo debut By Maricella Miranda mmiranda@pioneerpress.com Updated: 04/09/2009 11:19:13 PM CDT Fitting in with the herd can be tough. For...weight: 2,400 pounds for males, 1,800 for females Sand protection: Long eyelashes, closeable nostrils In the wild: Fewer than 1,000 Survival status: Critically endangered source: www.TwinCities.com
By Maricella Miranda mmiranda@pioneerpress.com Updated: 03/27/2009 12:08:56 AM CDT It took hours for Allie to believe her calf would never move. The 21-year-old Atlantic bottlenose dolphin at the...doesn't mean you stop trying. It doesn't mean you did something wrong." Maricella Miranda can be reached at 651-228-5421. source: www.TwinCities.com includes a short dolphin pod history graphi
By Jessica Fleming jfleming@pioneerpress.com Posted: 03/12/2009 12:01:00 AM CDT Anya, the new cat in town, has shown a little interest in Molniy, but not enough. The pair of Siberian tigers have a...after late spring. Weinhardt said the zoo will wait two or three more cycles before giving up on the pair for this year. Jessica Fleming can be reached at 651-228-5435. source: www.TwinCities.com
By Maja Beckstrom mbeckstrom@pioneerpress.com Posted: 03/08/2009 12:01:00 AM CST I went to the Minnesota Zoo frequently when my now 9-year-old son was in preschool. We met friends for playdates and... Special events : The Wells Fargo Family Farm reopens its popular Farm Babies exhibit March 27. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through April 12. source: www.TwinCities.com
Minnesota Zoo building playground to give kids a place to physically connect with the outdoors By Jessica Fleming jfleming@pioneerpress.com Updated: 02/18/2009 06:30:26 AM CST What would an oriole's...to engage kids in play activities," Ehmke said. "(Other zoos) have had great results." Jessica Fleming can be reached at 651-228-5435. source: www.TwinCities.com has artist sketch of playground
Minnesota Zoo trainers are sharing their excitement over the coming birth of a dolphin calf An impending birth becomes more real for a dad the first time he feels the baby kick the hand he's resting...causes. Ayla died after a lifelongbattle with severe scoliosis. 2007: Chinook moved to the National Aquarium in Baltimore. 2008: April and Allie moved to the Minnesota Zoo. Source: www.TwinCities.com
