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wild boar said:
The three longtime resident gray wolves have been retired to a non-public enclosure elsewhere on zoo property. A new pack of gray wolves will be moving into the Minnesota Trail enclosure next month.

It will be interesting to see whether the new wolves are the Mexican subspecies or not.
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It was recently announced that the retiring wolf pack is being replaced in the public enclosure by a pack of four gray wolves, littermates born earlier this year. Based on the information released, it would seem that they are not of the Mexican subspecies.

"The littermates were born April 24, 2025. Two males – Flint and Fenrir – and two females – Lumi and Hati – were all given Northern names appropriate to the North American and European range of gray wolves (Canis lupus). Flint is a nod to the Gunflint Trail in Minnesota. Lumi is the Finnish word for snow. Fenrir and Hati are both wolf figures from Norse mythology.

The siblings arrived at the Zoo in July after being rehomed from a private facility.

Now at 6 months of age, they more closely resemble adult wolves than pups. But Zoo guests will soon see the wolves’ behavior is quite juvenile. When they’re not napping, the siblings are constantly playing, tumbling into piles, exploring, chasing, and chewing."

"Before the new pack moves into Wolf Woods, Zoo staff are busy refreshing the habitat that originally opened in 2007. Horticulturalists are planting new trees, removing dead trees, and controlling weeds. The Grounds crew is using skid-steers to fill in dens dug by the senior pack, while Maintenance staff are updating the exterior of the log cabin."

https://mnzoo.org/new-wolf-pack/?fb...Ka73yfjs-4YHxYP4p9_aem_60yA6-Tas6polMXS-8jDxg
 
Updates from today’s Visit:

. Green Moray Eels are back! Two new eels recently arrived at the zoo and are now on display in Shark Reef

. The last Orange-Spotted Grouped unfortunately passed away recently.

. The Mudpuppies have been phased out :(.

. The Golden Lion Tamarins and Titi’s have swapped exhibits in the Tropics Trail, with the tamarins being mixed with the Agouti and Sloth, and the Titis being mixed with the Marmosets and Armadillos.

. Speaking if the Titis, a new Titi was born recently and is now on exhibit!

Now on to some more general comentary about my visit

. Construction of the new Lakeside Plaza and Japanese Macaque exhibit appears to be going swimmingly. To answer @DavidBrown’s question, the Macaque exhibit will be entirely new. The old exhibit, along with the old ramp, were both completely demolished when I visited, and are due to be replaced with modern counterparts that fit the architectural theme of the Treetop Trail. While I think the new ramp looks nice, im a bit iffy on the Macaque exhibit. While I like that the exhibit will give a view of the lake, I would prefer the zoo add more tree cover and landscaping, as the concept art seems quite lacking in that department. Then again, these are only the initial concept's, so I’ll save my criticisms until the new exhibit actually opens. Either way it will be an upgrade over the old exhibit, and its always very exciting to see a new exhibit being built, especially one thats been in the works for well over a decade.

. I also visited Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular earlier in the week, and it has been significantly upgraded since last year. The event now takes up a significant portion if the zoo’s backwoods, including areas that have never been accessible to the public. It was cool to see these areas that have never been visible on ground level before, and the experience felt much more grand.

Here are some photos of the concert art and construction.
New Ramp Concept Art

New Ramp Concept Art

Japanese Macaque Exhibit Concept Art

Japanese Macaque Exhibit Concept Art

Japanese Macaque Exhibit Construction

Japanese Macaque Exhibit Construction

 
Arrival of 0.1 "Pine Marten" (American Marten ?l) from a rescue centre in Alaska ?
Minnesota Zoo on Instagram: "Buff, bold, and beautiful: She's ✨Biff✨, the female pine marten! . . Rescued in Alaska, she now joins us at the Zoo as her forever home, thanks to our longtime partnership with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. . . Pine martens are naturally solitary, territorial animals and are rarely spotted in the wild. Members of the Mustelidae family (with weasels, otters, and wolverines), they’re native to Minnesota and areas north and west. . . Currently, she is alternating in the Minnesota Trail habitat with Marty McFly, a male pine marten. On repeat visits to the Zoo, see if you can tell who’s who in the habitat. Biff is noticeably bigger, with darker fur and a full and fluffy tail. Plan your next visit at mnzoo.org"
 
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