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Red River Zoo Celebrates Animal Mothers on Mother’s Day

Human mothers were given free admission to the zoo on Sunday.

May 10, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Mother’s Day is generally focused on praising our human mothers – but the Red River Zoo wanted to make sure we didn’t forget about animal mothers as well. The zoo celebrated Mother’s Day by giving free admission to all mothers. Families poured into the zoo en masse, taking advantage of the great weather and the family-friendly…

Red River Zoo Celebrates Earth Day

Zoos affiliated with the AZA all celebrate Party for the Planet in their own ways.

April 26, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Earth Day is meant to raise awareness for environmental concerns and celebrate our one and only planet – and there are perhaps no organizations more invested in that cause than zoos. The AZA, or the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, puts on “Party for the Planet” every year. It’s the largest combined Earth Day celebration in…

“Boo at the Zoo” Brings Trick-or-Treat Fun to Red River Zoo

Children and their families were encouraged to come in costume and get as many treats as they could carry.

October 11, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There were plenty of frightening creatures to be seen this weekend at the Red River Zoo. We’re not talking about the animals, of course. Children and families in costume lined up outside the door to get inside for the annual “Boo at the Zoo” event. There were all sorts of Halloween-themed activities, most notably trick-or-treating. Zoo…

Agricultural Education from the Red River Valley Fair

The room combines facts and learning experiences regarding agriculture with live, adorable animals.

July 9, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Red River Valley Fair is on day 6 and there’s still plenty to see and do at the fairgrounds. One enticing exhibit in the midst of this heat is the Agricultural Education building. This space features various interactive exhibits that teach interesting facts about farming and crops. There’s also a petting zoo with many…

Red River Zoo Offers ‘Critter Camp’ for Young, Curious Minds

The Critter age range is from 4 to 6.

June 23, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “Critter camp is a really adorable one, because it’s for four-to-six-year-olds, so it’s really their first dip into what it’s like to be at zoo camp,” explained Sally Mulvena, president and CEO of the Red River Zoo. “It’s especially designed to make sure the kids are really comfortable, because it’s the first time for many of…

Overcrowding may force euthanization at local animal rescue and pounds

June 12, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The City of Fargo currently has five area shelters and rescues to take care of animals. But this week, a concern for local rescue 4 Luv of Dog Rescue is having to euthanize for space. “We have been overcrowded for a long time, but it’s really hitting the crisis point in our area. Our pounds have…

Local Health Officials Want You To Be Aware of Potential Health Issues Relating to Dog Waste

March 12, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It happens every spring. As the weather warms up and melts the snow, dog poop piles begin to create a mess. “It differentiates year by year but we usually get about 15 to 20 calls or complaints over the internet, you know at our FargoOne app, and what we usually check out each one of those….

North Dakota Raise For Rescues Fundraiser Returns

September 4, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Raise for Rescues is once again raising funds at a time when many rescues are struggling to keep the doors open. It was started by Central Dakota Humane Society during the pandemic with twenty rescues and shelters across the state. Fifty percent of the proceeds goes to the shelter of the person’s choosing while…

Red River Zoo keeping animals cool during extreme heat

July 24, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — That extreme summer heat is here but, while people are hunkering down indoors with air conditioning, the staff at area zoos are working overtime to keep animals safe during the blistering heat. “At our zoo we really put a lot of our efforts and we center ourselves around our animal’s wellbeing. So, we have to be…

Wildlife biologist urging people to stay away from fighting animals

July 6, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Days after two scrappy bald eagles were entangled in a brawl and separated by deputies in a Minnesota lake, experts are advising people to stay away from any animal in the middle of a fight. On Monday, Cass County deputies John Murray and Todd Wolter found two adult eagles struggling on Leech Lake Monday and used…