Minnesota Zoo

13000 Zoo Blvd

Apple Valley, MN 55124

All About the Minnesota Zoo:

Fact Sheet

Established: May, 1978 The Mission: To connect people, animals, and the natural

world to save wildlife. Cutting-edge exhibits

provide exciting experiences with animals and

their habitats introducing guests to species

from around the globe. Education programs

engage audiences at the Zoo, throughout the

region, and around the world. Conservation

programs protect endangered species and

preserve critical eco systems.

Vision: The Minnesota Zoo is a leader in saving

wildlife through engagement, inspiration, and

action.

Number of Animals: Over 4, 700 Number of Volunteers: Over 1,100

Number of Guests: 1.2 million guests annually, with

approximately 285,00 from greater Minnesota

About the New Exhibit: *Colorful North American butterflies and

moths

*A working colony of leaf cutter ants

*Giant millipedes

*Centipedes

*Land Crabs

*The world’s largest spider

*Tarantulas

*Scorpions

*Zebra cockroach

*Butterfly garden with up to 600 free-flying

butterflies and moths feeding, resting, and

emerging as adult butterflies

About the Grand Opening Event: Location: On the Northern Trail just past the new

Conservation Carousel

Date and Time: May 1, 2016, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Special Guest: Dr. Giebink aka “Bruce The Bug Guy” will

be performing an educational program with

LIVE insects, spiders, and millipedes from

12 p.m. to 2 p.m. This hands-on and

interactive nature program—kept lively with

humor, fun props, and occasional

“surprises”—make it enjoyable for people of

all ages.

Senior Management Team: Kevin Willis, Interim President/Director

Melissa Lindsay, Zoo Foundation Executive

Director

Beth Burns, Vice President for External

Relations

Tara Harris, Vice President for Conservation

Mary Robison, Vice President for Finance

and Administration

For more information

Contact:

Haley McGee

Phone: (408) 409-3532

Email:

haley.mcgee@gmail.com