Lake Superior Zoo

At the Lake Superior Zoo, every animal has a story—and your support makes their journeys possible. This Give to the Max Day, we’re shining a spotlight on our newest residents: Millie, a gentle five-year-old coyote, and two playful pups (named Katmai and Kobuk) rescued from Alaska.

These animals have overcome incredible odds to find their forever home here at the LS Zoo. Without intervention, their futures were uncertain. Thanks to donors like you, we’re able to provide a forever home for this unique pack of coyotes!

Your gift today helps us:

🐾 Continue to rescue animals like the pups who had nowhere else to go after

🐾 Provide expert care daily enrichment

🐾 Build and maintain dynamic and beautiful habitats to meet each animal’s unique needs

🐾 Inspire conservation through education and community involvement

Together, we can give more animals a second chance. Every donation, big or small, makes a lasting impact.

💚 Join us this Give to the Max Day and be a part of Millie and the pups’ incredible journey. Let’s create a future where all living things thrive - together!

🐺 A Rescue Story Full of Heart

In April, we received a call from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game about orphaned coyote pups with an incredible story. In the remote Alaskan wilderness, a hunter discovered the pups after their mother tragically passed. Without immediate intervention, their future was bleak.

The Lake Superior Zoo team knew we had to act. Without a facility like ours, orphaned wildlife often face euthanasia. We had the perfect space in mind for their new home, and we knew it was up to us give these pups a fighting chance!

🐺 All About Millie

Millie, a gentle five-year-old coyote, joined our zoo family right before the Katmai and Kobuk arrived. She was originally housed at another facility but faced challenges after her siblings displaced her within their pack. Coyotes are highly social animals, and introducing a lone coyote to an established pack can be difficult and dangerous. That’s when we had the idea to give Millie a fresh start. With her kind and quiet nature, Millie became the perfect match for our rescued coyote pups, forming a one-of-a-kind “misfit” pack. Now thriving in her new home, Millie has found her place, helping us tell the story pf the importance of wildlife rescue, care, and second chances.

Donate Today and Unlock Exclusive Gifts!

Your generosity doesn’t just help rescue and care for animals like Millie and the pups—it comes with exciting perks! Celebrate your commitment to wildlife conservation with these exclusive donor gifts:

🐾 $0 to $99

• Your name proudly displayed on our donation plaque at the Lake Superior Zoo
• A special “Wild About Wildlife” sticker to show your support

🐾 $100 to $249

• A beautiful coyote-themed zoo mug, perfect for your morning coffee

🐾 $250 to $499

• Everything above PLUS a stunning 2025 Lake Superior Zoo calendar featuring our incredible animals

🐾 $500+

• All previous gifts PLUS an exclusive “coyote encounter” experience! Meet Millie and the pups up close, learn about their rescue story, and hear behind-the-scenes insights from one of our expert zookeepers.

💚 Every donation makes an impact and helps us continue our mission of rescuing, protecting, and caring for wildlife in need.