A male Norwegian Fjord Horse named Nelson arrived last month. He is the first Fjord species to join the Zoo’s Northwestern Mutual Family Farm. Nelson will turn 15 years old this month.

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee County Zoo welcomed a new resident to the Family Farm – Nelson, a male Norwegian Fjord horse. The 15-year-old Nelson arrived from a private family in mid-July.

The Norwegian Fjord horse is a relatively uncommon breed today. An estimated 5,800 Norwegian Fjords live in Norway, while around 80,000 of these horses exist globally.

Nelson is the first member of the Fjord species to join the zoo's family farm. It is believed that Fjords were first domesticated over 4,000 years ago, and the first Norwegian Fjords were brought ...

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County Zoo has a new member of their farm family. Nelson is the zoo's first Norwegian Fjord horse. Like Nelson, Fjords have many unique quirks. For one, the ...

The Norwegian Fjord horse is a small draft breed that is extremely versatile, Poirier said. They can be used to draw carriages, for trail riding and for dressage. The horses will pull carriages in ...

Expect Norwegian food, dancing and national dress, Norwegian Fjord horses and a grand flag parade led by the Benson High School marching band through the Lloyd District.

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — The Milwaukee County Zoo has a new member of their farm family. Nelson is the zoo’s first Norwegian Fjord horse. Like Nelson, Fjords have many unique quirks. For ...