Minnesota Zoo in Pictures
I am not usually into visiting the zoos. For sure I avoid some zoos after their horrific stories how the zoos treated their animals. Minnesota Zoo (USA) is different. It is one of the long-established zoos that has been known for its commitment to care their animals. The zoo opens since 1978, that makes it 40 years in service by this year. There are several trails where the visitors can choose and follow. I felt like even with two hours walking in the zoo was not enough. I am considering to return to the zoo to follow the rest of the trails.
Snow Monkey
The area for them is quite huge with a pond. They live as a group and they are no longer endangered species after successful measure by the Japanese government to prevent them from being hunted.
Victoria Crowned-pigeon
This pretty bird is a native to West Papua (Indonesia). It is listed as near-threatened after excessive hunting for their meats and declining habitat due to what is called by humans: development.
Victoria Crowned-pigeon
Beaver – North American
It is a common animal in Minnesota and according to the zoo, Minnesota has more beavers than miles of river! And they were so active in the zoo.
Red Panda
From Himalaya to Minnesota, this Red Panda seemed bored. The cutest picture I took in the zoo 🙂
Red Panda
White-cheeked Gibbon
The gibbon is listed as critically endangered due to losing habitat in Laos and Vietnam and as well poaching. The zoo has secured several gibbons, although I only managed to see one of them.
Amur Leopard
It was reported that there was only 50 Amur leopard left in the wild. This leopard lost its habitat in Russia and their lives were threatened by the poachers.
Amur Leopard
Minnesota Zoo has a long-term commitment to animal conservation in Minnesota and internationally. Their awards and honors include International Conservation Awards in Indonesia to save the tigers in their habitat. More about Minnesota Zoo and their conservation efforts, please visit Minnesota Zoo Conservation.
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Wow Indah, these are such beautiful photos! Love the Red Panda’s total chill look. Zoos are kind of hard to visit, seeing these critters all boxed up in some fashion.
Thank you!! I agree with you about the animals and it’s not easy to see them living in boxes 😦 it could be heartbreaking to see the animals. I am kinda in favor of a zoo like the Minnesota Zoo that has a long-term commitment to saving the endangered species in their natural habitat and as well in their zoos. They won several awards and honors related to the conservation. One of them was being promoted in my country, Indonesia, to save the tigers…
I didn’t know this zoo has such a good program! In Minnesota though, so cold!
Yesss, it is so cold 😀 I am surprised by their efforts as well.. Minnesota is full of surprises (and snow)!
Beautifully captured! I never know how to take photos in a zoo. Than you for the special tour!
Thank you so much, Amy! It was a huge zoo, I was unable to cover all animals there – but certainly it is a good place to learn about the animals..
Kualitas fotonya bagus amat, gak kayak di bonbin. Baru tahu ada bonbin yang ikut konservasi wildlife. Hebat juga.
Iya..semoga dicontoh di mana-mana 🙂
First time I have ever seen a Victoria Crowned-Pigeon, although sad to read about its plight. Thanks for sharing!
They are beautiful species 🙂 Thank you so much!
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That red panda picture is adorable!
Agreed! They are super adorable ❤
Beautiful captures! I have not been to a zoo in ages! Have to visit the San Diego zoo…heard so much about it..
Thank you!! Yes please do, I heard good things about the San Diago zoo..