It is that time again to highlight one of the amazing animals that you can see right now at the Lake Superior Zoo. The special guest today is Eugene the Axolotl pronounced ( ACK-suh-LAH-tuhl) which is a freshwater salamander that never fully goes through metamorphosis. The axolotl has fully developed lungs and feathery gills that allow it to breathe underwater.
Axolotl s are critically endangered due to draining and contamination of the lake complex Xochimilco (pronounced SO-chee-MILL-koh) near Mexico City which happens to be the only place you can find them and because they are a popular animal in pet trades which furthers them being endangered.
The Zoo’s annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza event will be happening from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Health and safety is on the minds of organizers, which is why tickets must be purchased in advance this year.
Tickets can be purchased online or over the phone by calling 218-730-4500 ext. 200.
You must bring your valid ID AND order confirmation with you to redeem your tickets. Confirmation can be printed or shown on phone.
Some of this year’s events include a bubble walk, Easter egg hunt with prizes, a photo op hop, food trucks, and special Easter-themed enrichment for the animals.
The Lake Superior Zoo welcomed a new member to the family last month with addition of an 8 year old Black Bear named Syke. He came from the MN Zoo where he lived with his siblings, Syke was orphaned as a cub and couldn t live on his own in the wild.
Many people in the Northland have run into black bears which are pretty common around here, but the very first one I ever saw in person was just a few month ago. I was driving up Woodland Avenue approaching the Hartley Nature Center when this big bouncing figure came flying out of the bushes and ran across the road at first I thought it was a dog but as I got closer I realized it was a black bear. I was shook, even though I was not in any danger to see this magnificent creature up close was crazy.
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