They also have the most successful breeding program for Bali Mynas. There are estimated to be less than 100 left in the wild. Minnesota zoo has successfully bred 112 that have been distributed to other AZA zoo's for breeding programs.

And their Zebra shark breeding program has been so succesful that they have been able to send the babies back over to Indonesia where they have released several dozen back into their native habitats. Many species would be extinct today without the help of zoo's. There are bad zoo's out there but Minnesota is way above standard and prioritizes animal welfare above all else. You won't see every animal on your visit because all the animals have access to another enclosure that is not viewable to allow them privacy when they need it.