Lake Superior Zoo

06/01/2026

Our MAD Safari | Member Appreciation Day 2026 is coming up on WEDNESDAY!
As a member, you are the heart and soul of the Lake Superior Zoo, and we want to celebrate you! Join us for a night of family fun, animal experiences, and food!

Not a member yet? Head to our website, LSZOO.ORG, and get signed up today!

M.A.D. (Members Appreciation Day) Safari will take place on Wednesday, June 3rd from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

Activities:
FREE Train Rides
Live Music from Thor & the Wregulars brought to you by Earth Rider Brewery!
Meet and Greets with our Ambassador Animal Team
Behind the Scenes Tours: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Willard Munger Animal Care Center Tour
Australia Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Barn Tour

Animal Enrichment Schedule:
5:30pm Twix in brown bear habitat
6:00pm Brown bear Twix smell adventure
6:30pm Tortoise walkabout near barn statues
7:00pm Barnyard big barrel feeders

Food Trucks:
Burger Joint
Kona Ice
Gemischt Soda Society

+ local beverages will be available for purchase at the Porcupine Pub!

06/01/2026

Looks like someone's got a case of the Mondays 😂

05/29/2026

We’re excited to announce Wellness Wednesdays, presented by Essentia Health!

Every Wednesday from June through August, guests are invited to walk, jog, or run their way to wellness while exploring over 1 mile of scenic zoo trails—a fun and refreshing way to stay active.

Enjoy a peaceful morning before the crowds, move your body and boost your energy, and experience the Zoo in a unique way!

Wednesdays | June – August
Entry: 9:00am – 9:45am
► Always free for Members
► Non-members are free (thanks to Essentia Health!)

05/29/2026

Pabu saw Jenner's enrichment and wanted to try it for himself

05/29/2026

TONIGHT is the night! Join us for the Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center for Paint & Sip, here at Lake Superior Zoo from 6pm to 8pm!

Cost: $35 per person
Pricing includes all painting supplies and one drink ticket (N/A options available). Proceeds go to Osprey Wilds and Lake Superior Zoo!

Hang out with staff and learn more about both Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center and Lake Superior Zoo. Join us for this fantastic collab!

Registration closed at 6pm: https://ospreywilds.org/event/paint-and-sip-with-lake-superior-zoo/

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

Keeper Kelli captured this wonderful video of Jenner's morning breakfast enrichment.
Go, Jenner, go!

05/27/2026

Happy World Otter Day! 🦦
Today we’re celebrating one of the most playful—and important—animals in our waterways: otters! World Otter Day (founded by the International Otter Survival Fund) highlights all 14 otter species while raising awareness about the challenges they face in the wild and the importance of conservation.

Here at Lake Superior Zoo, we’re lucky to have two amazing North American river otters: Logan and Brule!

Why otters matter:
Otters are more than adorable—they’re indicator species, meaning their presence tells us the ecosystem is healthy and clean.

Fun otter facts:
• Otters can hold their breath for up to 8 minutes and dive as deep as 60 feet!
• Their thick waterproof fur (no blubber!) keeps them warm—even in cold water.
• They have a special transparent eyelid that acts like built-in swim goggles
• Otters are super playful—sliding, swimming, and wrestling help them learn important survival skills
• A group of otters is called a romp (how perfect is that?)

How you can help: Keep our rivers, lakes, and wetlands clean—healthy waterways mean thriving wildlife!

Join us in celebrating Logan, Brule, and otters everywhere today!

05/27/2026

It’s National Grape Day! 🍇 Our animals heard ‘grapes’ and immediately canceled all their other plans.
We hope you enjoy watching them eat the grapes as much as they enjoyed doing the eating! (Sidenote: We would have included more videos, but neither the grapes nor our keepers stood a chance to capture it before they were devoured 😂)

05/27/2026

Spring Membership Drive is ON — Don’t Miss Out! 🐾

Our Spring Membership Drive is in full swing, and now is the perfect time to join the Lake Superior Zoo family!

When you become a member, you’ll enjoy amazing year-round perks like:
• FREE regular admission
• Exclusive member-only events — including admission to MAD Safari on June 3rd!
• 50% off select local attractions
• Discounted event tickets
• 10% off in the gift shop and café
…and so much more!

Join BEFORE June 3rd for BONUS perks:
🎟️ Two Zoo Train tickets
🐾 One day feeding voucher
River Train ride discount
🍺 Blacklist Brewing Co.
🍺 Blacklist Brewing Co. BOGO coupon
🥨 Texas Roadhouse FREE appetizer coupon

Sign up today: https://lszoo.org/membership/

PLUS — You’re invited to MAD Safari | Member Appreciation Day 2026!
Wednesday, June 3rd
⏰ 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Celebrate being part of the Zoo family with an evening packed with fun:
🚂 FREE train rides
the Wregulars (thanks to Earth Rider Brewery!)
🐾 Behind-the-scenes tou
🐾 Behind-the-scenes tours
🐻 Animal enrichment experiences throughout the night
🍔 Food trucks + drinks at the Porcupine Pub