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 – simply watching the Travel and Nature Network – these are simply beautiful!
Thank you so much, Mihran! You are so kind and your comment makes my day!
Fabulous pictures!
Thank you!!
Your photos are always sublime, dear Indah! These are beautiful! Cher xo
My pleasure to share them with you! Thank you so much Cher!!
An, bless! Thank you, dear Indah!
I am much like you, in that the zoos I visit have to have a great record in animal care and a they have to have a mission towards conservation of threatened species. These are wonderful shots, all of them!
Thank you so much! I agree to check the social responsibility of the zoos before any visits 🙂
Wow !
Thank you so much!
I like how some zoos are now committed to more natural habitats and conservation of species, thanks for sharing. That Red Panda is adorable. 🙂
Me too, it likes pay forward, returning to the animals in the wild to survive. I hope many zoos are like that now. I love the red panda too 🙂
WOWZA! You not only take fabulous photos under water… but above water too!
The Red Panda is so cute!
Thank you so much, Nancy! You make me blush!! Have a great Sunday ❤
Every shot an amazing one, Indah. Love the monkeys 🙊🙉 Some will argue zoos trap animals in small spaces and so won’t feel comfortable in non-natural habitats. But like the lemurs, there are just so few of some of them that it is wiser to keep a closer look over them. And like humans, many animals adapt 😊
Hi Mabel, thank you so much! Indeed, there is an ongoing debate on the zoo animals vs the wildlife. I share your concern and thoughts. Sometimes I wish we don’t have zoos at all but at the same time, the wildlife nowadays live their life uncomfortably as well as the poaching, hunting and marine debris in the ocean 😦