The Chahinkapa Zoo – Wahpeton, North Dakota
Everyone loves to visit a zoo, the opportunity to see more than 200 animals and birds of 70 different species is waiting for you at the Chahinkpa Zoo. You will be able to see such things as otters, bison, monkeys, gibbon apes, camels, snow leopards, grizzly bears, wallabies, cougars, llamas, elk and Bengal tigers. This adventure will make your kids (regardless of the age) so happy you just don’t want to miss the opportunity.
One of the many nice things about the zoo is that they are committed to providing clean and green natural habitats for the animals. Being well cared for and having space to move around enhances the life of the animals as well as providing a more pleasant experience for the visitors.
The zoo has educational programs for those that want to get a better understanding of the animals and the zoo. There are also interpretive informational signs throughout the zoo to help enhance the understanding and respect for wildlife.
The zoo setting is in the park located along the banks of the Red River of the North. With this beautiful setting you will be able to hear song birds, see waterfowl and other wildlife as well as enjoy the zoo.
Not only is the zoo a fabulous adventure but the Prairie Rose Carousel is waiting to take you on a memorable trip from the past. The fully restored 1926 carousel has 20 wooden horses, two chariots, and calliope to take you to wonderful world of the past. The carousel is open to the public every day, Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend and is located right next to the zoo.
Hours: Open May 1 until November. From November thru April you will need an appointment if you are bringing your class or want to visit the zoo. You can call 701-642-8709 to make arrangements.
Admission:
Ages 3 and under FREE
Ages 4-12: $3.00
Ages 13 & Up: $7.00
Senior Citizens: $6.50
Season Pass: $55.00 family $30.00 single
Address: 1004 R.J. Hughes Drive, Wahpeton, North Dakota
Zoo/Carousel Telephone: 701-642-8709
Email: Curator, Tom Schmaltz at tomschmaltz@hotmail.com
Not only is the zoo a fabulous adventure but the Prairie Rose Carousel is waiting to take you on a memorable trip from the past. The fully restored 1926 carousel has 20 wooden horses, two chariots, and calliope to take you to wonderful world of the past. The carousel is open to the public every day, Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend and is located right next to the zoo. Imagine a Sylvanian Families caravan coming into life… With the zoo and the fantastic Carousel and the happy faces of children and child-at-hearts! Hours: Open May 1 until November. From November thru April you will need an appointment if you are bringing your class or want to visit the zoo. You can call 701-642-8709 to make arrangements.
What hours are you open?
May: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
June – August: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
September – October: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Admission:
Adults: $8.00
Ages 4 – 12: $4.00
Senior Citizen: $7.00
The zoo is one of the best and very well taken care of we have been to a lot of zoo the pass few years and we visit the wahpeton zoo 3 to 4 times a summer. This pass year we even camped 2 times, visited the zoo, were at the playground 3 times and had a small get together with family. Thanks for having a nice place for everyone to visit.