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WI: Marshfield Zoo’s Gray Wolf Dies at age 14

By: WSAW Staff

Nelson, the Gray Wolf at Wildwood Zoo in Marshfield has died as result of age-related health issues. The City of Marshfield Parks and Recreation Department shared the news in a press release. Nelson died May 18. He was 14-years-old.

Nelson had been at the Wildwood Zoo since June of 2010. He came from the Wildlife Science Center in Minnesota on a lifetime animal loan. The parks department said he quickly became a Zoo favorite and inspired admiration and respect for his species in visitors both young and old.

Nelson was born on April 22 (Earth Day), 2001 and was named after the founder of Earth Day, Gaylord Nelson, a former U.S. Senator.

Zoo staff intends to acquire new wolves for the exhibit after some minor improvements and modifications to the exhibit are completed.

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