Minnesota Zoo

They are not just a familiar and popular part of Olmsted County’s Oxbow Park. They are also special because of their genetics.

There is a beacon of hope that we will not lose the Minnesota Zoo! The Zoo is now offering a drive-though to enjoy all the zoo has to offer!

The Minnesota Zoo has taken a huge financial hit due to Covid-19 and could close by the end of June.

The Minnesota Zoo is hosting the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular where you can see over 5,000 pumpkins on a given night.

Despite cool and wet weather, thousands of visitors turned out for the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular event at the Minnesota Zoo during the final weekend in October.

Apple Valley, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Minnesota Zoo has announced the death of a longtime zoo attraction.

Apple Valley, MN (Learfield Wire Services) - A popular tiger at the Minnesota zoo has died unexpectedly. Officials say three-year-old Nadya passed away over the weekend.

Mankato, MN (KROC AM News) -  Eleven genetically rare bison have been released into Minneopa State Park near Mankato as part of the newest efforts by the Department of Natural Resources and Minnesota Zoological Gardens (Minnesota Zoo) to expand the Minnesota Conservation Bison Herd.

APPLE VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — A grizzly bear exhibit at the Minnesota Zoo is temporarily closed after one of the bears picked up a basketball-sized rock and shattered a barrier.