Scheels Pride of the Prairie Archives

It’s a First! Baby Bison Born at Red River Zoo

June 12, 2024

Emily Welker,

FARGO — The Red River Zoo has a brand-new bouncing baby bison named “Fargo”, the first in the zoo’s history. The zoo posted the birth announcement via Facebook, saying the baby was born to mom Marge. Marge came to the zoo from the Wind Cave National Park in 2021. She’s part of the zoo’s conservation herd, along with bison…

Red River Zoo’s new exhibit to feature North American wildlife

"You're going to be able to see bison, pronghorn antelope, sand hill cranes as well as a new prairie dog exhibit."

August 25, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you’re looking to encounter North Dakota wildlife you may not have to go very far. The Red River Zoo’s four acre expansion project “Scheels Pride of the Prairie” is under construction. The exhibit will feature an ecosystem of plants and animals that are native to North America. “This exhibit is going to be absolutely fantastic….