Why you should have a library card
Flipping through the TV channels the other day, I got a hit of my 90’s childhood nostalgia when I landed on a rerun of “Arthur” on PBS. After the standard and frustrating contemplation of...
Tigers visit Minnesota’s Northern Trail
The Minnesota Zoo has two new visitors to the Northern Trail area, in the Tier Lair: Callisto from the Columbus Zoo, and Aurora from Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, who arrived in November...
GamerBlast: Super Smash Bros tournament coming for ages 12 and under
Do you know a kid that is 12 years old or younger that is a master of Nintendo's Super Smash Bros? Well, tell them to warm up their thumbs and get ready for the...
The Minnesota Zoo unveils new family gateway entrance
If you have been to the Minnesota Zoo at some point in the past 20 years, you have more than likely been to the Wells Fargo Family Farm. It is easily one of the...
11th Annual Tiger Tracks 5K & Family Fun Run/Walk
Running enthusiasts will converge with Minnesota Zoo enthusiasts on September 15th for the 11th Annual Tiger Tracks 5K & Family Fun Run/Walk. Physical activity while enjoying time with friends and/or family, at the most...
The “Oh Sh!t, It’s Father’s Day” Gift Guide for Dad
You have good intentions. You have it starred, circled and highlighted on your calendar. “Get dad a gift for Father's Day” has been on your to-do list for the past three weeks. But here we...
Gender Blur
The idea of being genderless is nothing new, as androgyny can be traced all the way back to the Greek god Aphroditus. But there has been a lot of talk in the news lately about...
Balance, Rhythm, and Collaboration at the Minnesota Children’s Museum
Juggling has been around for centuries; more than just a last-resort clown trick at birthday parties, it's a complex art form studied, and adored, by people of all ages.
And now is your (last) chance...
Top Dog Names of 2017
Well, my fellow animal lovers, it's getting close to the end of the year. The "top this" and "top that" lists for 2017 are starting to pop up left and right, and, while it...
Baby on board: Minnesota Zoo’s Malayan tapir is expecting
One of the world's most unique animals will soon become a mother for the third time: Bertie is a 14-year-old female Malayan tapir (this is pronounced tay-purr for those unfamiliar), and the Minnesota Zoo...
