Chahinkapa Zoo, Wahpeton

Name: Chahinkapa Zoo
Address: 1004 R J Hughes Dr, Wahpeton, 58075, United States
Telephone: +1 701-642-8709

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Chahinkapa Zoo is an 29-acre zoo in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Opened in 1933 on land that had been purchased in 1903, it is the first zoo built in North Dakota. It is open May through October and by appointment during the winter. It features over 200 animals ranging from gibbon apes to Bengal tigers and White rhinos. ()

Opened: 1933 (91 years ago)Animals: 200Species: 70Coordinates: 46°16'30"N, 96°35'50"W

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1004 R J Hughes DrWahpeton 58075 United States

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+1 701-642-8709

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Nearby attractions include: Red Door Art Gallery, Fairview Cemetery, Breckenridge, Leach Public Library.

0.9 miSW
46°15'51"N • 96°36'23"W
Red Door Art Gallery, Wahpeton
23 min walk • Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
1 miW
Cemetery
Fairview Cemetery, Wahpeton
26 min walk • Fairview Cemetery and Memorial Gardens is a 20-acre cemetery located in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Established in 1869, Fairview is the final resting place for many notable area residents.
0.8 miSE
City
Breckenridge
22 min walk • Breckenridge is a city and county seat of Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,386 at the 2010 census. Breckenridge's twin city is Wahpeton, North Dakota. It is part of the Wahpeton, ND–MN Micropolitan Statistical Area.
0.8 miSW
Library
Leach Public Library, Wahpeton
22 min walk • The Leach Public Library in Wahpeton, North Dakota was built in 1923. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. It was funded by Orrin Leach, who also served as Wahpeton's mayor. When his initial $25,000 contribution proved inadequate, he gave more funds. Fargo architects Keith & Kurke provided the design.