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SUMMARY:Minnesota Zoo Foundation // Wildlife Conservation Benefit • April 16\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Zoo Foundation\nWildlife Conservation Benefit: Technology Takes Flight\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026\n  \nWill New Tech Support the Survival of Threatened Bird Species?\nThe world has lost nearly 3 billion birds in North America alone since 1970 – but conservationists see hope for their future in new technology. Join Dr. Miyoko Chu\, renowned scientist and ornithologist who led the creation of the Merlin Bird ID app\, and experts at the Minnesota Zoo to learn how technology-fueled conservation efforts in the field\, in our backyards\, and at the Minnesota Zoo are helping secure a brighter future for threatened bird species.  \nThis year\, National Camera and OM SYSTEM will be on-site showcasing the latest gear and technology for wildlife photography\, birding\, and observation. Attendees can see and try equipment that helps photographers and conservationists document\, monitor\, and study bird populations. \n• • • • • \nAdditional Details\nLearn more and purchase tickets here \nAll proceeds benefit the Minnesota Zoo Foundation and wildlife conservation projects. \nThe benefit will be held at the Radisson Blu Mall of America on Thursday\, April 16th from 6-9pm. The dress code is smart casual. \nGet directions here \n• • • • • \nAbout the Minnesota Zoo Foundation\nThe Minnesota Zoo Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Zoo’s mission to connect people\, animals\, and the natural world to save wildlife. Through donor support\, the Foundation provides critical funding and resources that support and scale the Zoo’s initiatives.  \nLearn more about the Foundation’s work: Watch here \nNational Camera is proud to support the Minnesota Zoo Foundation’s Wildlife Conservation Benefit. \nQuestions?\nIf you have any questions about this or any other event\, please email us at classes@natcam.com. We will do our best to get back to you within 1-2 business days. \n  \n
URL:https://www.natcam.com/event/minnesota-zoo-foundation-wildlife-conservation-benefit-%e2%80%a2-april-16-2026/
LOCATION:2100 Killebrew Dr\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
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