Lake Superior Zoo

Don't you think it's weird that once a year, we suddenly turn our attention from meteorologists to a groundhog to make the determination if we have six more months of winter or an early spring.  That has actually become a traditional holiday celebrated on February 2. Spike will be doing the honors in the City of Duluth again this year, but he isn't a groundhog.

On January 19, a public open house was held in Duluth to present three proposed site plans for the Lake Superior Zoo and Fairmount Park.  The public is encouraged to review the plans and fill out a survey to offer comments, but time is running out.

Boo at the Zoo is a Northland tradition for may families and tomorrow will be the last Saturday this year to keep that tradition.  Don't let the construction on Grand Avenue SCARE you, the humans at the Lake Superior Zoo, 7210 Fremont Street, Duluth have it all figured out and have made it very easy.  Why not take advantage of the safe trick or treating environment?

Halloween is just a few weeks away, but there's no need to wait that long to get into the spirit of things and let your kids get their fill of candy.

Nothing beats fresh, homegrown food.  It's delicious and supports the local economy.  If you have yet to visit the Superior Farmers market, remember there is another opportunity this Saturday.

According to the MN Department of Transportation construction will start near the Lake Superior Zoo and stretch several miles in June and delays should be expected, especially as the project progresses.

Locally, we relied on Spike, the porcupine at the Lake Superior Zoo to tell us if we will have six more weeks of winter.  He ate his breakfast on Monday, made his predictions and scampered off.  One groundhog in Wisconsin wasn't so cordial and was naughty with their Mayor.  At least he didn't draw blood.

It's February 2, Groundhog Day.  The Lake Superior Zoo's porcupine, Spike will be playing the part of a groundhog today keeping the tradition of Groundhog Day alive in the Northland.  Do you remember the significance of Spike seeing his shadow?

Looking for that last minute gift?  No worries, the Lake Superior Zoo has the gift of membership that the receiver can enjoy multiple times all year long!  You won't have to use gas, you won't have to take the time to go pick it up, you can shop in your jammies at home online.  How easy is that?

Sad news this week from the Lake Superior Zoo.  Juanita, a female Mexican porcupine has died at the age of 27 years old. Juanita was the oldest Mexican porcupine in the captive management population according to the International Species Information System, a world-wide collaborative database for zoos, aquariums and similar conservation-related organizations.

This week is National Bat Week, and the Lake Superior Zoo has some great family events planned for this Saturday, November 1st. The public is invited to participate in the following bat-themed programs and activities:

It was a beautiful day today at the Lake Superior Zoo, who marked World Lemur Festival by announcing the names of their four baby lemurs, making a donation on behalf of zoo guests to the Madagascar Fauna Group and having plenty of fun for both visitors and prosimians...