Sad Announcement From Popular Zoo in Southeast Minnesota
Heartbreaking news hit Southeast Minnesota today. An attraction that many individuals and families loved to explore shared the news that one of its well-known animals had passed away.
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Devastating Loss Announced At Popular Zoo in Southeast Minnesota
Close to 700 million people visit an aquarium or zoo each year around the world. In Minnesota, several large zoos have become popular attractions for visitors year-round, including the Minnesota Zoo, Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, Lake Superior Zoo, and Hemker Park & Zoo.
In Southeast Minnesota, Zollman Zoo, located at 5731 County Rd 105 NW in Byron, Minnesota, is home to over 75 different animals.
As you walk through the newly constructed building or walk through the outdoor area, you'll have an opportunity to learn about and see 30 different species.
Sadly, one of the familiar faces at Zollman Zoo will be missing on your next visit.
Animal at Zollman Zoo Has Sadly Passed Away
According to an announcement posted on the Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo Facebook page on Thursday, June 12, one of its beloved wolves has passed away.
It is with a heavy heart that Zollman Zoo's old female wolf has been humanely euthanized. She arrived at Oxbow Park as a pup in 2009. At 16 years old, she was beyond a normal lifespan of a wolf in captivity and nearly double the average lifespan of a wild wolf. She was a spunky girl who loved to play in the hose and roll in smelly enrichment. She will be missed! - Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo Facebook Page
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