page_title: Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo
section_title: Zollman Zoo
hierarchical_section_title: Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo / Zollman Zoo
caption_attribution_description: Taxidea taxus English: A female American Badger about four years old at the Oxbow Zollman Zoo in Olmsted County, Minnesota Čeština: Samice Jezevce amerického přibližně čtyři roky stará v Oxbow Zollman Zoo v Olmsted County, Minnesota Español: Tejón de América femenino alrededor de cuatro años en el Zoológico Oxbow Zollman en Olmsted County, Minnesota Français&#160;: Blaireau américain féminin environ quatre ans dans le Zoo Oxbow Zollman aux Olmsted County, Minnesota
context_page_description: Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo are a campground and zoo located in Olmsted County, Minnesota north of the city of Byron, and about 4.5 miles west of Rochester. It houses over 30 species of animals, most of which have injuries that would prevent them from surviving in the wild. All of the animals are native to Minnesota. The zoo is named after Dr. Paul E. Zollman. The most popular animals include a wolf, bald eagle, white-tailed deer, coyotes, bobcat, river otters, bison and cougar. Oxbow Park is open most of the year, as is Zollman Zoo, with a majority of the animals being visible year round.
context_section_description: The Dr. Paul E. Zollman Zoo houses over 30 native Minnesota animal species, including mammals, birds of prey, and reptiles. Most of these animals are permanently injured or are surplus from other facilities, and therefore can never be released to the wild. These beautiful creatures provide countless opportunities for learning and personal enjoyment, and are utilized in Oxbow's environmental education program. The zoo was named in honor of Dr. Paul E. Zollman, in recognition of his dedication to Olmsted County parks and his help in the care of the animals.  Zollman Zoo has become the center of Oxbow's education program. Thousands of students visit the zoo each year and participate in lessons offered by the park staff and volunteers. Public programs are offered on week-ends and evenings throughout the year, and provide nature lovers with a wide selection of activities. Topics and activities vary from season to season but all of them allow guests the opportunity to learn more about the natural world. A schedule of  these activities is always available at the nature center, or one may call the park for the latest program information.
  Across the road from the zoo proper lies the Gordon Yeager Memorial Area. The Yeager area features the zoo's large hoofed stock, which includes bison, elk, and white-tail deer. A restored prairie, pioneer home, and antique farm implement display offer guests a glimpse into our region's past.  The zoo offers children and adults alike a chance to observe some of the native animals of this area and to see, perhaps for the first time, some of the less common species. There is no fee required to visit the zoo, and many folks come out to “their” zoo time and time again. Each visit promises a new sight, a new experience.
caption: A badger at the Zoo
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