Lake Superior Zoo

11/23/2024

Limited Time Gift 🎁 Below!👇🏻
Did you see us at the Christmas City of the North Parade ? We would love to see your parade pictures in the comments!

We had a coupon code on our float for two free tickets to Zoo Lights, but we wanted to share it with all of you! For today only, you can get two free tickets to Zoo Lights when you use the code PARADE

https://lszoo.org/zoo-lights/

11/21/2024

A second chance thanks to you! 💕 Millie, Katmai & Kobuk (our rescued coyote pups) have all settled into their new home, but the journey doesn’t stop here. This Give to the Max Day, your support helps us continue to rescue animals in need.

Let’s make sure every animal gets the love and care they deserve. Together, we can build a brighter future for wildlife.

YOU can be a part of Minnesota’s biggest day of giving—make a gift today!

https://www.givemn.org/organization/Lake-Superior-Zoological-Society

11/21/2024

🐺 A Rescue Story Full of Heart 💚

In April, we received a call from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game about orphaned coyote pups with an incredible story. In the remote Alaskan wilderness, a hunter discovered the pups after their mother tragically passed. Without immediate intervention, their future was bleak.

The Lake Superior Zoo team knew we had to act. Without a facility like ours, orphaned wildlife often face euthanasia. We had the perfect space in mind for their new home, and we knew it was up to us give these pups a fighting chance!

The team at the Alaska Zoo deserves a special thank you for being there when the pups needed the initial intensive care to help them be stable enough for traveling to Duluth. Without them, this story wouldn't have been possible!

Click the link in the comments to donate today!

At the Lake Superior Zoo, every animal has a story—and your support makes their journeys possible. This Give to the Max Day, we’re shining a spotlight on our newest residents: Millie, a gentle five-year-old coyote, and two playful pups rescued from Alaska.These animals...

11/21/2024

🌟 It’s Give to the Max Day 2024! 🐾

Today, we’re rallying our community to support something truly special—our incredible pack of rescued coyotes: Millie and the two young pups who have joined our Zoo Family from Alaska! From their heartwarming journey to Duluth to their playful days in their new habitat, these coyotes are a testament to the power of compassion and care.

Your gift today will help us:
🐺 Provide top-notch care and enrichment for Millie and the pups (named Katmai and Kobuk)
🐺 Provide them with a nurturing and enriching home at the Lake Superior Zoo
🐺 Continue our mission to rescue and protect wildlife in need

And don’t forget—your donation unlocks exclusive gifts, including a chance to meet Millie and the pups up close! 💚

Let’s start the day strong! Make your gift now and be part of their incredible story: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Lake-Superior-Zoological-Society

11/20/2024

We have so much fun sharing our animal friends with people through our partnership with The Lift on WDIO! Check out the most recent segment of "In Otter News" featuring Colby and Giorgio, pygmy slow lorises. They are the only venomous primate in the world, and gosh are they CUTE!

https://www.wdio.com/lift-online/in-otter-news-pygmy-slow-lorises/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGq4h1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYmsdmg8J5eIXr9CJA4qmzH5ebFdGd6n0RlEOdJ4vLnQWQFvvFzlXHMyFg_aem_ZePm5FYfM86hUNFoapJgag

The Lake Superior Zoo’s two pygmy slow lorises are named Colby and Giorgio. You can find them in the nocturnal building of the zoo. It’s rare for primates to be nocturnal. They’re the only venomous primate species in the world. Their venom is in their saliva and a gland in their armpits, which...

11/19/2024

It’s a perfect morning to visit our indoor friends, like Nester, the common snapping turtle, and play hide and seek with some frogs!

11/16/2024

Helloooooo…

Koopa is just popping up to invite you to the Zoo! We are open from 10am-4pm this weekend (and every day)!

If you’re heading to the Festival of Trees stop by our booth to get some great gifts for the animal lovers on your list!

If you’re laying low, you can still get some holiday shopping done at the Howliday Silent Auction. https://givebutter.com/c/zwCXBL/auction

11/09/2024

Hey college students! We hope your school year is off to a great start! We want you to know, we want you at the Zoo!

Come on out for college weekend and see all there is to see on November 9th and 10th! Show your current college student ID and get $5 admission! It’s a steal!

Did you know? You can sign up for a student membership for one or two semesters!
Find details HERE;
https://lszoo.org/visitor-info/membership/

FREE off street parking
FREE Wifi

11/08/2024

Oh my goodness! Tony and Pumpkin are so so cute. It is hard to believe they aren’t a domestic cat. But don’t let their darling faces fool you! Sand cats find their native wild home in the desserts of North Western Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and India. These cats hunt snakes including venomous vipers! They can run up to 35 miles per hour! Now that’s WILD!

11/07/2024

Sinbad and Elton John are always ready to chat with guests! Find them in our Griggs Learning Center right across from sand cats! The Lake Superior Zoo is open Daily, year round, from 10am - 4pm.

11/01/2024

Have you ever looked at walking stick in the eye? 👁️ 👁️

10/31/2024

We are HOWLING with anticipation for the Howl-iday Online Auction, beginning tomorrow morning, November 1st at 8am! Follow the link below and get registered, see the listed items (more will be added throughout the month!) and get ready to start bidding tomorrow morning! Whether you are looking for a unique gift for someone special or to treat yourself, we've got some great gifts! Unleash the spirit of giving with us!

View the auction and register to bid HERE;
https://givebutter.com/c/zwCXBL

Thank you to all who have donated gift certificates, experiences, tickets and MORE!

Minneapolis Institute of Art
Minnesota Vikings
Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna
Va Bene Caffe

The Lake Superior Zoo is a 501.c.3 nonprofit that relies on admission, fundraising and donations to operate.

10/25/2024

Hey Zoo Lovers! Meet Millie! Millie is a five-year-old female coyote. The coyote is a species native to North America. They are a versatile and adaptable species that can adapt to all sorts of environments, including those modified by humans. She is now available for viewing along our back pathway by cougars, black bear and wolves!

Last spring we received a call from the MN Zoo inquiring if we had space for a solitary female coyote. Millie was part of their pack but had been displaced and it became clear to her caretakers she could not be safely housed with her siblings. They began seeking a new home for Millie and we are so excited to be a part of her next chapter!

We are so excited to start our own pack here at LSZoo! You can meet Millie this Saturday during Boo at the Zoo or on sunny Sunday! It’s going to be a gorgeous fall weekend!

Get your tickets to Boo at the Zoo in advance HERE and save!
https://lszoo.org/boo-at-the-zoo/

10/24/2024

Baby Update!
Twin Cotton-Top Tamarins are growing and out to play! Until recently, visitors would only see these rare babies clinging to one of their parents or big sisters. Now they are independently climbing and jumping around their habitat and looking great! They are still catching naps on their big sisters’ backs.

Initially our animal care team ensured the babies would have plenty of time to nurse with mom by scheduling the lights to turn off to allow rest. We are so excited to share that they are doing well and we have expanded their viewable hours. Guests can now see the cotton-top tamarin troop in our Primate Conservation Center from 10am – 12pm and from 2pm – 4pm, daily.

Photo Credit to Lake Superior Zoo Staff Photographer, Heidi Beal

10/24/2024

You never know what kind of 🎸celebrities you might meet here at the Lake Superior Zoo during Boo at the Zoo! I know for a FACT at least one Taylor Swift🎤 will be here THIS Saturday! You just might get a chance to meet your hero, and you'll definitely get a chance to meet all sorts of animal pals!

Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. Save when you purchase in advance HERE:
https://lszoo.org/boo-at-the-zoo/

10/23/2024

Argh Matey! ☠️🏴‍☠️ Bring your crew to the Zoo this Saturday and plunder all the candy you could ever want from our LOOOONG list of Treat Stations!

While you're at it - get pumpkins for carving, see a magic show, see the FUN Halloween themed enrichment, drink a spooky lemonade from our Safari Cafe and hit up the gift shop for a plush on your way out!

Purchase tickets and see MORE here;
https://lszoo.org/boo-at-the-zoo/

10/22/2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Felix, our beloved 17-year-old Eurasian lynx. Felix had been a cherished member of the Lake Superior Zoo family since 2010, captivating visitors with her feisty spirit and her delightful sun-soaked naps on her back.

Felix underwent a comprehensive physical examination in August, and was overall in good health for her age. The Eurasian lynx has a typical lifespan of 12-15 years in the wild. In the past month, her dedicated animal care team observed that she was becoming unsteady while navigating her habitat and struggling to eat. After much deliberation, we made the decision to humanely euthanize her, surrounded by the loving keepers who cared for her deeply.

Felix brought joy to all who had the pleasure of watching her, and she will be deeply missed by staff and visitors alike. We are grateful for all the years with Felix.

10/17/2024

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Folks attending Boo at the Zoo this Saturday will be getting FREE (yes we said FREE) Train rides ALL day long!🚂

Did we say FREE?!?!?! Indeed, we did! We received a call this week from a generous donor who wanted all the folks who attend Boo at the Zoo this Saturday to be able to ride the Zoo Train for absolutely FREE! They have covered train ride passes for all guests!

Thank you so much to this generous donor for helping more families make more memories this fall at Boo at the Zoo!

Get your tickets to Boo at the Zoo here; https://lszoo.org/boo-at-the-zoo/

The Lake Superior Zoo is a 501.c.3 non profit and relies on admission, fundraising and donations like these to operate.