A new proposed bear exhibit is in the works. Duluth zoo planning for polar bear's return with new exhibit - TwinCities.com
A new Snow Leopard from ABQ Biopark is settling in, replacing LSZ's former Snow Leopard, Harry. Duluth Zoo Welcomes New Snow Leopard | Northland's NewsCenter: News, Weather, Sports | NBC, CBS, MyNetworkTV, and The CW for Duluth MN / Superior WI | Local News
The zoo recently received two new Woodchucks named Andy and Drew. Their exhibit was being prepared today, and they'll be on exhibit soon. Also: http://minnesota.publicradio.org/co...after-flooding-duluth-zoo-ceo-to-retire.shtml
The barnyard exhibit is back. Duluth zoo?s updated barnyard exhibit features better animal contact | Duluth News Tribune | Duluth, Minnesota
A new Bantam Chicken named Jillie was introduced as one of the newest education animals recently. Jillie is currently the only bird ambassador at the zoo that is touchable by guests. The woodchuck exhibit is having some finishing touches put on it.
After major flood damage, zoo is ?back to moving forward? | Duluth News Tribune | Duluth, Minnesota Also from the zoo's Facebook: "We are very sad to announce that one of our wolves has died. “Cohen”, who was on loan, along with his brothers “Capone” and “Dillinger” from the Wildlife Science Center in Columbus, MN was euthanized after emergency exploratory surgery on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. The zoo’s keeper staff had observed Cohen become increasingly lethargic over several days. On Tuesday Cohen was brought to the zoo’s Animal Care Center for evaluation. It was decided that emergency exploratory surgery would be the best and most appropriate course of action. According to the zoo’s veterinarian Dr. Louise Beyea, Cohen had a serious and deadly infection in his abdominal cavity that was the result of a ruptured abscess. To complicate matters worse, the abscess was also adhered to the main blood supply to the entire digestive tract, which upon removal, would result in the loss of blood supply to 75% of the small intestine and 30% of the large intestine. Dr. Beyea said “this was one of the worst abdominal cases I’ve operated on in 25 years.” She added “as you know, the problem with wildlife is that they don’t show symptoms of illness until they are extremely ill. Even in pet dogs that show signs of illness right away, these are very challenging cases.” Maicie Sykes, the zoo’s Lead Keeper worked with Cohen and said “Cohen was a wonderful animal when it came to interacting with public. He loved to chase children up and down the fence line. His absence is very noticeable.”
From the zoo's Facebook: DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Zoo is pleased to announce that a major revitalization of the zoo’s historic bluestone pavilion is underway. The 70+ year-old open-air structure was built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Generations of Northlanders have enjoyed using it for picnics, school programs, and family gatherings. In the recent past the building has been unusable due to disrepair and safety concerns. Lake Superior Zoo CEO Sam Maida is looking forward to the renovations. “There’s a lot of history and memories at the zoo and we want to make sure we’re doing all we can to preserve that,” said Maida. “With the pavilion’s renovation we are preserving our past and renewing community connections…making memories.” The scope of the $475,000 project includes: • Tuck pointing of the bluestone walls and foundation. • Removal and replacement of the pavilion’s roof and supporting structure, including beams and trusses. • Installation of windows and doors • Construction of amenities such as restrooms, a prep room, storage area, and mechanical room. The project is expected to be completed by late fall. Kraus-Anderson Construction has been awarded the contract. Architectural Resources, Incorporated is the architectural firm for the project. “The zoo means a lot of things to a lot of people and it has been an important part of the region for ninety years,” said Greg Wegler, Vice President of Business Development at Kraus-Anderson Construction. “We are proud to be a part of this project and look forward to all that it means for the zoo and the community.” The revitalized pavilion will include a three season multi-use facility with 1551 square feet of space that will be used for educational programming, the gathering of large group, picnics, special events and shelter from the weather. The zoo expects to be able to accommodate groups up to 200 for classroom style seating and tabled/banquet seating for approximately 100 guests. The project was funded by a variety of sources, including the Minnesota Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment; Donald Weesner Foundation; private donations and Society funds. The pavilion renovation project, which was announced with a capital campaign launched in June, 2012, had been delayed because of higher than anticipated bids and the physical and financial impact of the June 2012 flood. Community members, groups and businesses can still be a part of this wonderful restoration project by donating to this project which represents the fine craftsmanship and manual labor of people in the 1930s building something lasting for the people then, now and the future. Anyone interested in learning more can contact Sam Maida at (218) 730-4500, extension 203. — at Lake Superior Zoo.
