Oxbow Park Nature Center & Zollman Zoo

Vision

Oxbow Park is a natural resource park that contains the special feature, Zollman Zoo, serving the residents of Olmsted County and visitors and tourists from the surrounding region with a high quality nature center, regionally native zoo animals, a campground, river recreation, nature trails, restored prairies and forest conservation areas, and other amenities. The park and zoo provide the park users with environmental education and foster environmental stewardship.

Established

Original 465 acres acquired by the county in 1967 with the zoo being established in 1969.

Size

622 acres, sprawled along both sides of the south branch of the middle fork of the Zumbro River.

Amenities

• Campground

• 8 miles of primitive hiking trails

• 5 picnic shelters, including one event area

• Youth Group Area

• Zollman Zoo

• Playgrounds

• Path of Imagination Natural Playscape

• Oxbow Nature Center

Check out their sensory kits to help you enjoy your visit! At the main desk in the new facility!