Paige Tetzloff

Red River Zoo Celebrates Animal Mothers on Mother’s Day

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

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.

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…

Santa Sets Up “Snowfari” at the Red River Zoo

Not only could children meet with Saint Nick himself, but they could also create gifts for their favorite zoo animals.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Santa has made another stop in the Fargo-Moorhead area – this time to make sure the animals get their presents as well. That’s part of what went on at Santa’s Snowfari, held at the Red River Zoo on December 6. Santa was there in person to hear wishes and take pictures. There was also sledding, hot…