Lake Superior Zoo

Lake Superior Zoo The Zoo is located in Duluth, MN just minutes away from Canal Park on I35. Meet over 300 animals 🐾
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Meet Verdi up close!Verdi is a green tree python who calls the Australia building at LSZoo home. Green tree pythons are ...
02/21/2025

Meet Verdi up close!

Verdi is a green tree python who calls the Australia building at LSZoo home. Green tree pythons are native to New Guinea, eastern Indonesia, and the northeast Cape York Peninsula of Australia. They thrive in tropical rainforests, surrounded by dense vegetation and high humidity. While they spend most of their time coiled in trees—just like Verdi—they sometimes venture to the forest floor at night.

If you look closely at the photo, you might spot the tip of his tail! In the wild, green tree pythons use their tail as a lure, wiggling it to mimic a tasty snack—then striking when unsuspecting prey gets too close.

Come visit Verdi and over 300 other incredible animals at the Lake Superior Zoo!

😮No Kids? No Problem!Think you need a little one in tow to visit the zoo? Think again! The zoo isn’t just for kids—it’s ...
02/20/2025

😮No Kids? No Problem!
Think you need a little one in tow to visit the zoo? Think again! The zoo isn’t just for kids—it’s for anyone who loves animals, nature, and a little bit of adventure. So grab a coffee, take a stroll, and enjoy the magic of wildlife at your own pace. 🦉🌿

Stripes make all the difference!Did you know that Amur tigers, like Taj, have stripes as unique as human fingerprints? N...
02/19/2025

Stripes make all the difference!

Did you know that Amur tigers, like Taj, have stripes as unique as human fingerprints? No two tigers share the same pattern! But their stripes aren’t just in their fur—they’re on their skin too.

These markings, along with their fur color, provide the ultimate camouflage in the wild. How? Their prey, including deer, boars, and other ungulates (animals with hooves), see the world differently than we do. As dichromats, they only have two color receptors in their eyes, making them red-green colorblind. To them, the tiger’s reddish-orange coat blends seamlessly into the forest, making these big cats nearly invisible.

Embe, is a part of the Species Survival Plan (SSP) program!This program is coordinated by the Association of Zoos & Aqua...
02/18/2025

Embe, is a part of the Species Survival Plan (SSP) program!

This program is coordinated by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and works to cooperatively manage different species, many of which are threatened or endangered! The Lake Superior Zoo has 30 animal species that are a part of this conservation initiative.

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Edible flowers were on the list for Valentine's Day this year! Look at these darlings with their flowers! ...
02/17/2025

Edible flowers were on the list for Valentine's Day this year! Look at these darlings with their flowers!

We are excited to announce our partnership with Zoos and Aquariums for a Neurodiverse Ecosystem- ZANE! Zoos and aquarium...
02/17/2025

We are excited to announce our partnership with Zoos and Aquariums for a Neurodiverse Ecosystem- ZANE! Zoos and aquariums are vibrant spaces where both visitors and staff include many neurodiverse individuals. ZANE equips us with valuable resources to foster inclusivity, deepen our understanding, and create a more accessible and enriching experience for everyone. We're excited to learn, grow, and help shape a more neurodiverse-friendly future in our field!

https://www.zanezoo.org/

The Lake Superior Zoo is hiring! If you, or someone you know, is looking for an exciting, fun, energetic team to be a pa...
02/12/2025

The Lake Superior Zoo is hiring!
If you, or someone you know, is looking for an exciting, fun, energetic team to be a part of send them our way!

See available opportunities here; https://lszoo.org/about/employment/

💗🦌 Snowflake loves to chew on sticks!
02/11/2025

💗🦌 Snowflake loves to chew on sticks!

Let's get ready for TUMBLE! Tumble is a six-banded armadillo, native to the savannahs, grasslands and forests of South A...
02/11/2025

Let's get ready for TUMBLE!
Tumble is a six-banded armadillo, native to the savannahs, grasslands and forests of South American countries Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Suriname and Uruguay. These amazing critters are omnivores and eat fruits, tubers, insects, small invertebrates and carrion. Visit Tumble in the nocturnal portion of our Primate Conservation Center. He rooms with Georgie the two-toed sloth and Jeeps the kinkajou!

The Lake Superior Zoo is open daily from 10am - 4pm.

It’s not just human kiddos who love up their mothers before heading off to play! The photo might not be perfect but it c...
02/10/2025

It’s not just human kiddos who love up their mothers before heading off to play! The photo might not be perfect but it captures a heartwarming moment of a little one reaching out to kiss his mama. So sweet!

We're honored to be a sponsor of the 2025 Northland BIPOC Business Showcase!Stop by, say hello, and check out all of the...
02/09/2025

We're honored to be a sponsor of the 2025 Northland BIPOC Business Showcase!

Stop by, say hello, and check out all of the amazing vendors 🛍️

There is only one spot left in our Animal Fun & Games Camp coming up on Monday, February 17th! Campers will play games, ...
02/08/2025

There is only one spot left in our Animal Fun & Games Camp coming up on Monday, February 17th! Campers will play games, create enrichment, and meet animals up close! This camp is for children from Kindergarten to 5th grade.

Check out this fun opportunity and more on our website; https://lszoo.org/programs-camps/school-break-camps/

February is Hoof Care Month, and we're celebrating the hooved animals at the Lake Superior Zoo!Meet our adorable caribou...
02/07/2025

February is Hoof Care Month, and we're celebrating the hooved animals at the Lake Superior Zoo!

Meet our adorable caribou, Snowflake and Jingle! They've been with us for about a month and a half, and they're starting to get comfortable with their care team. They love their outdoor shed and sometimes relax inside. Apple slices are their favorite treat, though they're still a bit shy.

Their habitat has been empty for a while, so plants and small trees have grown a lot. Snowflake and Jingle enjoy foraging for sticks, dried plants, and grasses. Our Lead Hoof Stock Keeper, Jessica, often sees them chewing on sticks during her work.

If you want to see them, look for them in their shed or out foraging. You can also spot them from across the creek or along the nature trail if they're in the back corner of their space. The Zoo is open daily from 10am - 4pm!

Does this snow make you feel like a content cat? 🐯 Taj seems to think it is a lovely day, with a crisp breeze. ...
02/06/2025

Does this snow make you feel like a content cat? 🐯 Taj seems to think it is a lovely day, with a crisp breeze.

🐭🐭🐭💗When the entire family is photogenic its makes the photo shoot so much easier! These little spiny mice sure know ho...
02/06/2025

🐭🐭🐭💗When the entire family is photogenic its makes the photo shoot so much easier! These little spiny mice sure know how to pose for the camera!

Photos by Staff Photographer Heidi Beal

Here's Logan swimming by to remind you...the countdown to Valentine's Day has begun! ⏰ Are you looking for a date that i...
02/05/2025

Here's Logan swimming by to remind you...the countdown to Valentine's Day has begun! ⏰ Are you looking for a date that is as unique and sweet as your Valentine? This year make them a VIP! Choose the animal experience that excites you most—Malkia the African lion, Twix the African cape porcupine, or even Logan & Brule, North American River Otters! It’s an adventure you won’t forget. 🌎🔍

Follow the link below to book your experience now!
https://lszoo.org/best-date-ever/

It's time for a GIVEAWAY! 🥳🥳We're giving away a VIP Best Date Ever experience with Twix, African cape porcupine. This ex...
02/03/2025

It's time for a GIVEAWAY! 🥳🥳
We're giving away a VIP Best Date Ever experience with Twix, African cape porcupine. This experience is during the 6:30pm session on Thursday, February 13th and is a $300 value!

TO ENTER:
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💝 Tag the person you'd take along as a plus one!

Contest ends Friday, February 7th at noon - good luck!

For details and booking head to our website!
https://lszoo.org/best-date-ever/

🐒🦥This Valentine’s Day, skip the usual dinner & book a one-of-a-kind experience! Choose your favorite animal, make an en...
02/03/2025

🐒🦥This Valentine’s Day, skip the usual dinner & book a one-of-a-kind experience! Choose your favorite animal, make an enrichment item, and watch them enjoy your gift while you indulge in dessert & champagne! A date like no other. 🍾❤️

Follow the link to book your date now!
https://lszoo.org/best-date-ever/

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7210 Fremont Street
Duluth, MN
55807

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+12187304500

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Thank you for another amazing year ✨ See you at the Zoo in 2025!

Thank you for another amazing year ✨ See you at the Zoo in 2025!

Holiday Hours for the upcoming weekend; We are open from 10am - 5pm on the Fourth of July and all weekend! Come spend part of your family fun weekend here at the Zoo! #holidayweekend #doduluth

Walking down the Zoo path and what do I see? A Chinese goral, happy as can be! #love #instagood #nature #sunshine #ChineseGoral #LakeSuperiorZoo #LSZoo #DuluthMN #BeautifulZooDay #Goral

Zoozee and Pip love to climb all over their rope tunnel and bridges! These two are critically endangered red pandas. Pip joined Zoozee, here at LSZoo, at the end of May. When you visit the zoo you can feed them and some of their pals! Red panda feedings take place at the red panda exhibit at 11:15 daily and are just $15 per person! #redpanda #duluth #duluthians #minnesotadaytrip #twinports #twooneeight #travelminnesota #zoozee #pip #lakesuperiorzoo #visitduluth #azooinminnesota #animalencounters

The goats enjoying some tasty browse. Thanks to keeper Jessica for this adorable video! The Zoo is open today from 10am to 5pm! #goats #greatestofalltime #barnyardfun #nom #twinports #duluthmn #azooinminnesota #travelminnesota #seeyouatthezoo #keeperlife

In case you missed it…Feedings are BACK at the Zoo and better than ever. How are they better? We have reduced the price of our red panda feedings (WHAT??) to be more accessible! Also, they are now happening every single day! That is correct, any day you attend you can feed brown bears, red pandas, otters and our barnyard friends! YES! Best Summer Ever!#bestsummerever #animalfeedings #animalencounter #feedredpanda #redpandadestination #duluthredpandas #lakesuperiorzoo #brownbears #otters #redpanda #goats #sheep #ilovechickens

Lion cam from 1/25/24. Malkia runs into a small intruder in her habitat 🦨 😬 Even lions don’t want to be sprayed! 😂 UPDATE: no skunk spraying occurred. #funnyanimals #skunkencounter #lion #zoocam #africanlion #zooafterdark #duluthmn #lakesuperiorzoo #twinports #visitduluth #skunk

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Duluth’s Lake Superior Zoo is the only zoo in northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Since 1923, it has provided up-close animal experiences that inspire connections to wildlife and action towards conservation. The zoo’s picturesque property includes rocky hillsides, majestic pines and beautiful Kingsbury Creek. It is one of the region’s most popular year-round attractions.