Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo

Category: Park

Address: 5731 County Rd 105 NW, Byron, MN 55920, USA

Phone: +15073287340

Opening hours

Sunday: 5AM–10PM

Monday: 5AM–10PM

Tuesday: 5AM–10PM

Wednesday: 5AM–10PM

Thursday: 5AM–10PM

Friday: 5AM–10PM

Saturday: 5AM–10PM

Reviews

Jasmine Hanson

Jul 19, 2022

Amazing place, educational, clean environment. The prairie dogs were my favorite. Definitely check this place out. It's free!

Anna W-S

Jul 6, 2022

I love the zoo and I always have. I've been coming here since I was a kid and I still come back at least once a year to see the animals, my favorites being the otters, the bear, and the goats. It's barely changed at all in 15+ years. I'll have to come back soon because this place truly holds a special place in my heart!!!! It's also free and wheelchair accessible!

Nadifa sharifhassan

Jul 3, 2022

Beautiful location! A variety of wildlife animals from bears to sea otters, farm animals and even eagles (plus a bald eagle). Kids enjoyed their time here. Small zoo but definitely worth the drive out! Hope you enjoy your time here as much as we did :)

Margaret McDonough

Oct 17, 2021

Nice little zoo of raptors that were injured in the wild. Some common farm animals. There are native flower gardens. There is an interesting playground for children with an architectural sand digging pit for artifacts.

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Questions & Answers

I found a treasure box with the number 1000 in the woods in the oxbow park I left it in the same spot.

Cassidy Wise | Jun 8, 2019
Raylyce Condos | Jun 9, 2019

Its probably a geocache?

Are you allowed to bring your dog if on a leash

A Google User | Jun 8, 2019
Alexis Adler | Jun 9, 2019

if you go to their website they have trails highlighted for leashed dogs. dogs just aren't allowed in the zoo area.

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How much is it cost

Michael Osmundsen | Jun 7, 2021
Darien Hornes | Jun 8, 2021

No cost. Donations are accepted

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can you hike after 4 PM?

Brian Jones | Jun 8, 2019
Korrie Lane | Jun 9, 2019

Yes you can but the zoo closes at 4

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Is the zoo open today

Jamie Rodgers | Jun 7, 2021
Paul Wittmer | Jun 8, 2021

Deer Management restrictions?

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Do you have electric carts for the handicap?

Lisa Belden | Aug 11, 2021
Tiffani | Aug 12, 2021

No they do not.

What happened to the old Elleckson House?

Alice Duffy-Meyer | Aug 11, 2021
Timothy Zetzsche | Aug 12, 2021

According to staff, it wasn't in good shape, with a storm further weakening its structural soundness. The cost to repair it was astronomical, so, unfortunately, it had to be torn down.

Is there a little place to have a picnic in the park for lunch?

Samantha Krist | Jun 7, 2021
SAY CHANHNOY | Jun 8, 2021

Yes there is

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can you take dogs on the walking paths?

Kitty Ryan | Jun 7, 2021
Jill Merrill | Jun 8, 2021

Only in the picnic areas and campground.

A few weeks ago one of your people did a short segment on KRPR radio about a small snake in our area. Does anyone know what that snake is? I saw an unusual snake where I live above the Zumbro River near Hammond. Thanks much.

Sandra Shores | Jun 7, 2020
Seth Propeck | Jun 8, 2020

I can't recall but it was very poisonesss!

What is the cost to go to the zoo and walk the trails

Haylee Wrobleski | Jun 8, 2019
Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo (Owner) | Jun 9, 2019

There are no fees to visit the park or the zoo! We simply ask for donations as you see fit with donation boxes in and around the zoo. Enjoy your time outdoors!

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Are all the animals out in this cold weather? We are thinking of visiting tomorrow

Sandra Larson | Jun 8, 2019
Jamie in Minnesota | Jun 9, 2019

The Zoo is open rain or shine cold or hot until 4pm. I visit in December, January and even February. The only animal that is not out when the weather is really cold late in the season is the bear. Enjoy your visit!! This is truly a wonderful place!!

Does oxbow park Minnesota have wheel chairs?

Grasshopper Proctor | Jun 8, 2019
Tasmah Busch | Jun 9, 2019

I never saw any there, so I am unsure. Sorry.

Do yo take expired frozen meat for wolves or other meat eaters?

Darla Morlan | Jun 8, 2019
Thomas McLaurin | Jun 9, 2019

No the keepers feed the animals

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Why can't the zoo be open later than 4pm, especially on weekends?

brandy vazquez | Jun 8, 2018
David Cline | Jun 9, 2018

It's run as a county park. Also, a majority of it's yearly budget comes through donations as it is a free zoo. It is very nice for families, especially since it is free and has the learning center and the parks right there by the camping and trails. But as far as the hours go, that would need to be something brought up to Olmstead County and parks and rec, as I believe that should fall under their perview.

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What are the hours for Christmas at Oxbow?

Kim Pietrzak | Jun 8, 2018
Sharon Bryant | Jun 9, 2018

I'm not sure if they are open

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Do they still have the white tailed deer there?

5HKB | Jun 8, 2018
Sam McGregor | Jun 9, 2018

Yes they do, and they have some albino's too

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How long does it take to go through the zoo?

Kara W | Jun 8, 2018
Ethan Grove | Jun 9, 2018

It's an at-your-leisure experience. You can be through in 10 minutes, or you could be there for an hour or two. There are probably 20-ish exhibits, plus a park.

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Do uou have strollers to rent?

Kristi Bray | Jun 7, 2020
Hanan ALJUAIDIYAH | Jun 8, 2020

I saw weel chairs at the entrance

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