Nov 2021
Wild Winter Craft Show
This craft village for zoo patrons features a variety of vendors, including Josie’s Gemstones, Cheesecake & Company, Keek’s Kreations, Sheila’s Signs & Designs, Colorstreet, Pampered Pup by Presley, Molly Ovenden Creativity. Zoo admission is $14 for adults, $7 for children ages 3-12 and free for ages 2 and under.
Find out more »Larger Than Life Lights
Lake Superior Zoo presents an all-new after-hours event featuring six giant animal inflatables and an assortment of holiday-themed lights. Attendees will also get to see animals like ring-tailed lemurs, black crested mangabey monkeys, sloth and more. The Tiger’s Paw Gift Shop will be stocked with gifts like light-up gloves, exclusive Zoo hats, local and sustainable items and more. The event runs Nov. 26-28 and Dec. 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 23, 26, 30 and 31. Admission is $5 for zoo members, $10…
Find out more »May 2022
Mother’s Day Craft Sale
Crafts and plants for sale. Every $50 spent with vendors will earn one free admission ticket to the Zoo.
Find out more »Jul 2022
Backyard Bash 2022
Explore the Lake Superior Zoo after hours during the annual Backyard Bash with live music, yard games, raffles, food trucks, local brews from Blacklist Brewing, cocktails from the Other Place and more. Proceeds go to animal care. Adult tickets are $25 in advance at lszooduluth.org and $30 at the door. Admission is $5 for children ages 12 and under and free for ages 2 and under.
Find out more »Oct 2022
Boo at the Zoo 2022
The Lake Superior Zoo celebrates Halloween with trick-or-treating stations, a "Boo-tique," Halloween-themed animal treats, food trucks, games and activities. Businesses can be a treat station, vendor, or sponsor by filling out this form. All the activities are designed to be fun for kids and not scary. Food options are as follows on the different event dates: Tickets at $10 for zoo members. Tickets for non-members are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Admission for children ages two and…
Find out more »Dec 2022
Zoo Lights
Lake Superior Zoo presents its light display event featuring giant animal inflatables. Families can enjoy free s’mores, visits from Santa, Grinch appearances and live holiday music on select dates. The Safari Cafe will have hot chocolate and treats. Fun light up items are available in the Tiger’s Paw Gift Shop.
Find out more »Jul 2023
Zoo La Palooza 2023
In 1923, Bert E. Onsgard founded the Duluth Zoo with a young white-tailed deer named Billy. One-hundred years later, so much has been achieved in Fairmont Park and the Lake Superior Zoo. Zoo La Palooza is a celebration of the zoo's centennial birthday. While the event is free, raffles and other efforts to raise funds help the zoo to accomplish their mission of education and conservation, as well as ensure the Lake Superior Zoo is around for another 100 years.…
Find out more »Aug 2023
Big Time Jazz Orchestra at Lake Superior Zoo
The Big Time Jazz Orchestra plays a benefit concert for the Lake Superior Zoo. This large ensemble jazz group will perform classics and contemporary jazz expressions. Come help our regional zoo and hear some great music. Zoo members get in for free and anyone with reciprocal partnerships with other organizations get discounts.
Find out more »Ignite Your Fuse: Lake Superior Zoo
Fuse Duluth, the young professional’s division of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, offers presentations by local leaders in its Ignite Your Fuse luncheon series on select Thursdays throughout the year. In this edition, Lake Superior Zoo Executive Director Haley Hedstrom will share about happenings at the zoo, including the new red pandas exhibit. The cost to attend is $20 for chamber members and $30 for nonmembers. Register at fuseduluth.com.
Find out more »Oct 2023
Boo at the Zoo 2023
The Lake Superior Zoo celebrates Halloween with trick-or-treating stations, a “Boo-tique,” Halloween-themed animal treats, food trucks, games and activities. All the activities are designed to be fun for kids and not scary. Tickets are $10 for zoo members in advance and $12 at the door. Tickets for non-members are $12 in advance and $16 at the door. Admission for children ages two and under is free. Tickets are available online at lszooduluth.org. Food options differ for each event date.
Find out more »Jan 2024
Keeper Talks
Animal care specialists at the Lake Superior Zoo chat with guests about a specific species or individual animal during twice-daily Keeper Talks. The sessions involve training, enrichment or feeding. The daily schedule runs through February.
Find out more »Keeper Talks
Animal care specialists at the Lake Superior Zoo chat with guests about a specific species or individual animal during twice-daily Keeper Talks. The sessions involve training, enrichment or feeding. The daily schedule runs through February.
Find out more »Keeper Talks
Animal care specialists at the Lake Superior Zoo chat with guests about a specific species or individual animal during twice-daily Keeper Talks. The sessions involve training, enrichment or feeding. The daily schedule runs through February.
Find out more »Keeper Talks
Animal care specialists at the Lake Superior Zoo chat with guests about a specific species or individual animal during twice-daily Keeper Talks. The sessions involve training, enrichment or feeding. The daily schedule runs through February.
Find out more »Keeper Talks
Animal care specialists at the Lake Superior Zoo chat with guests about a specific species or individual animal during twice-daily Keeper Talks. The sessions involve training, enrichment or feeding. The daily schedule runs through February.
Find out more »Keeper Talks
Animal care specialists at the Lake Superior Zoo chat with guests about a specific species or individual animal during twice-daily Keeper Talks. The sessions involve training, enrichment or feeding. The daily schedule runs through February.
Find out more »Keeper Talks
Animal care specialists at the Lake Superior Zoo chat with guests about a specific species or individual animal during twice-daily Keeper Talks. The sessions involve training, enrichment or feeding. The daily schedule runs through February.
Find out more »Feb 2024
One event on Feb 10, 2024 at 5:30 pm
One event on Feb 14, 2024 at 5:00 pm
One event on Feb 14, 2024 at 6:30 pm
The Best Date Ever
One event on Feb 10, 2024 at 5:30 pm
One event on Feb 14, 2024 at 5:00 pm
One event on Feb 14, 2024 at 6:30 pm
A couples' crafting session, followed by an animal experience with a champagne toast and dessert. Six different animal options to choose from.
Find out more »May 2024
Toast to Tails
Lake Superior Zoo hosts Toast to Tails, a tribute to the Roaring '20s. There will be an appetizer buffet, alcohol tastings, music, animal encounters and games. North Shore Ballroom will teach three dances: the Charleston, Swing and Foxtrot. There will also be a Silent Movie/Silent Auction Theater with a popcorn bar and a costume contest with prizes for the winners. Tickets are $45 for zoo members, $50 for non-members and $125 for VIPs.
Find out more »Tourism Marketing Working Group Listening Session
The City of Duluth’s Tourism Marketing Working Group is hosting a series of listening sessions aimed at gathering feedback and insights from industry partners and individuals passionate about tourism marketing. These sessions provide a platform for stakeholders to share their perspectives, ideas and concerns,contributing to the City’s tourism marketing efforts. For more information and the full list of sessions and venus, visit duluthmn.gov.
Find out more »Jul 2024
Zoo La Palooza 2024
The Lake Superior Zoo hosts a summer evening for strolling the grounds or hopping aboard the train for a tour. Attendees can feed bears, otters and barnyard friends. And learn fun facts from animal keepers. There is a pop-up disc golf course, climbing wall, and bubble dance party for the kids (and kids-at-heart). Food is available from various food trucks, or the Safari café. Patrons can also grab a brew from the beer garden. Admission is $10 for adults, $5…
Find out more »Aug 2024
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Monday and Wednesday, repeating until Sep 2, 2024
Wild Strides
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Monday and Wednesday, repeating until Sep 2, 2024
From 9 to 10 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, guests can walk the pathways of the Lake Superior Zoo, have coffee on the Tiger Deck and see the animals before the zoo opens. Admission is free for zoo members and $5 for non-members. Members may bring a friend for a special rate of $3.
Find out more »Oct 2024
Boo at the Zoo 2024
Lake Superior Zoo presents three Saturdays of Halloween hoopla withe trick-or-treating, food trucks, games, activities, and more. Boo at the Zoo runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 12, 19 and 26. All the activities are designed to be fun for kids and not scary. Tickets are $10 for zoo members in advance and $12 at the door. Tickets for non-members are $12 in advance and $16 at the door. Admission for children ages two and under is…
Find out more »Boo at the Zoo 2024
Lake Superior Zoo presents three Saturdays of Halloween hoopla withe trick-or-treating, food trucks, games, activities, and more. Boo at the Zoo runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 12, 19 and 26. All the activities are designed to be fun for kids and not scary. Tickets are $10 for zoo members in advance and $12 at the door. Tickets for non-members are $12 in advance and $16 at the door. Admission for children ages two and under is…
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