Zollman Zoo is a facility located in the county of Olmsted, Minnesota, and is home to over 30 native species to the state of Minnesota, including North American black bear, ring-necked pheasant, North American river otter, red fox, red-tailed hawk, North American porcupine, American bison, white-tailed deer, and bobcat. On April 14th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (0.1) mini horse named Mini. Log into Facebook On May 19th, it was reported that a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the park and zoo's new nature center, which would triple the size of the old nature center. They are planning to open the building in Autumn 2022. Log into Facebook https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/government/county-news-events/county-news/olmsted-county-breaks-ground-new-nature-center-oxbow-park On July 7th, the zoo announced it has acquired a (1.0) western hognose snake and is located in the old nature center building. Log into Facebook
On January 24th, it was reported that construction of the new nature center is going along smoothly, despite some delays, and will be scheduled to open in Autumn 2022. The old nature center is scheduled to be demolished either in Winter 2022 or Spring 2023. Construction moving along on new Olmsted County nature center
On April 14th, the zoo announced that their (1.0) grey wolf passed away at age 13 due to a growing mass that was found protruding into his brain. He was 13 years old. Log in or sign up to view
On July 7th, the zoo announced they have acquired (1.1) fishers which are now on exhibit. Log into Facebook
On August 12th, the zoo announced they have acquired (0.0.2) grey wolves that are now on exhibit. Log into Facebook
On September 5th, the zoo announced they have built an off-exhibit holding pen for their grey wolves. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=841884156802290
On September 21st, the zoo announced they acquired (1.1) striped skunks which are on exhibit. Log into Facebook
The Zoo’s 19-year-old female bobcat has died. https://www.kaaltv.com/news/top-news/zollman-zoos-19-year-old-female-bobcat-passes-away/
On April 14th, the zoo announced that the nature center will open to the public on May 5th. Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo
On May 31st, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) American bison was born the week prior. Check it out! We have a new... - Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo On June 8th, the zoo announced that they acquired (0.0.5) wild turkeys which are now on exhibit. And they're back! It's been a... - Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo On July 12th, the zoo announced that they started demolishing the old nature center and moved the entrance of the facility to the right side of the new Nature Center. With the demolition of the... - Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo On November 4th, the zoo announced that their (0.1) American black bear passed away at age 24 due to paralysis in the back legs. We are saddened to announce... - Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo
Although that is quite sad to hear, this hopefully means a more suitable inhabitant can be found for this enclosure, as it was far too small and barren for a bear.