Minnesota Zoo to receive $6 million bailout after closing due to COVID-19
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's administration is giving a $6 million bailout to the Minnesota Zoo after lawmakers failed to act in last month's special session.
Minnesota Zoo opens drive-thru experience amid pandemic
As lawmakers seem split on a bailout, the Minnesota Zoo is launching a fundraiser of its own to raise money.
Minnesota Zoo to offer drive-thru experience as lawmakers squabble over bailout
Still closed under restrictions put in place due to COVID-19, the Minnesota Zoo is offering a new drive-thru experience to raise money as the center faces closure.
Governor: Minnesota Zoo at risk of closing without financial help
The Minnesota Zoo is asking the state Legislature for $6 million to cover attendance losses from the COVID-19-related shutdown and reopen to the public.
Minnesota Zoo laying off staff, suspending seasonal hiring in face of COVID-19 pandemic
The Minnesota Zoo says staff reductions have become necessary due to the current situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced the zoo to close and cancel or postpone many of its programs and events.
You can't stop the farm babies: MN Zoo takes springtime tradition online
There are just some things you can't stop, even in the middle of a pandemic. The Minnesota Zoo's farm babies were already well on their way before the zoo needed to close their doors to the public, so they're featuring the bundles of joy online! Farm curator Dean Treangen, aka Farmer Dean, joined the FOX 9 Morning News with a look behind the scenes.
Getting your wildlife fix online - the Minnesota Zoo boosts free offerings amid closure
With nearly every zoo in the country closed due to COVID-19, animal fans are turning to online offerings to get their wildlife fix. The Minnesota Zoo is boosting their learning opportunities online for families and teachers. Education director Liz Gilles joined the Morning Buzz to discuss their online learning corner.
With Minnesota Zoo closed, Farm Babies goes virtual
With the Minnesota Zoo temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the popular springtime event, Farm Babies, is going virtual.
Unlikely friendships forming at Minnesota Zoo amid COVID-19 closure
During the temporary closure of the Minnesota Zoo, some unlikely friendships are forming among the animals.
Minnesota Zoo sea otter recovering from first-of-its-kind flipper amputation
A sea otter at the Minnesota Zoo is back on exhibit after recovering from what is believed to be the first flipper amputation ever performed on that species.
Getting use to the cold - Asian Wild Horses at MN Zoo preparing for journey to Russia
It's a story of revival happening at the Minnesota Zoo. A breed of horses once extinct in the wild are making a comeback. Kendall goes behind the scenes to meet the Asian Wild horses getting ready for their journey to Russia, where they will be released into the wild.
Minnesota Zoo partnering with Australian zoo to help wildlife affected by wildfires
The Minnesota Zoo is partnering with a zoo in Australia to help the wildlife affected by the wildfires burning there.
Llamas come to the Minnesota Zoo
The Llama track opens Saturday May 25th at the Minnesota Zoo
Old Christmas trees serve purpose at Minnesota Zoo
Old Christmas trees serve a special purpose at the Minnesota Zoo as spring arrives.
Tropical Beach Party at the Minnesota Zoo
Todd Walker checks out the Tropical Beach Party at the Minnesota Zoo.
Only these animals at the Minnesota Zoo are venturing out into the cold
It’s so cold at the Minnesota Zoo, the zoo closed all its outdoor trails. But some animals are still braving the elements and are quite at home in the cold.
Minnesota Zoo draft horse put down after ice fall
One of the two most recognizable horses at the Minnesota Zoo, Prince, was put down Monday after he slipped on ice in his pasture and fractured his leg.
Minnesota Zoo needs help naming reindeer
The Minnesota Zoo needs help naming a reindeer friend!
MSP Airport was literally a zoo for the first day of MEA weekend
Public school kids across the state are out of school for MEA Break, meaning MSP International Airport is a zoo, literally.
Fun for the family at Como Zoo in St. Paul, Minn.
Todd Walker checks out ways to have fun with the family at Como Zoo in St. Paul, Minn.