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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.

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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.

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On July 7th, the zoo announced it has acquired a (1.0) western hognose snake and is located in the old nature center building.

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On May 31st, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) American bison was born the week prior.

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On June 8th, the zoo announced that they acquired (0.0.5) wild turkeys which are now on exhibit.

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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.

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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.

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On October 3rd, the zoo announced their (1.0) domestic pony passed away at age 27 due to a decline in health caused by laminitis. On March 22nd, 2025, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) domestic pony, which is on exhibit.

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Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo

On May 11th, 2025, the zoo announced that an American bison and a North American porcupine were born, which are on exhibit.

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On June 12th, the zoo announced their (0.1) grey wolf passed away at age 16 on June 12th.

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16-year-old female wolf at Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo dies
 
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