Roosevelt Park Zoo, Minot

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The Roosevelt Park Zoo is a zoo in Minot, North Dakota, the oldest zoo in North Dakota. It opened in 1921 and the first animal exhibition featured the American Bison. In 1970, the zoo was separated from the city-owned Roosevelt Park and the Greater Minot Zoological Society was created to operate the zoo, it is the oldest zoo in North Dakota. ()

Opened: 1921 (103 years ago)Animals: 200Species: 48Elevation: 1552 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 48°14'1"N, 101°16'26"W

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1219 Burdick Expy EMinot 58701-4077 United States

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+1 701-857-4166

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Roosevelt Park Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Scandinavian Heritage Park, The North Dakota State Fair, Taube Museum of Art, Downtown Minot.

1.2 miSW
Park, Museum
Scandinavian Heritage Park, Minot
32 min walk • Scandinavian Heritage Park is a park located in the Upper Brooklyn neighborhood of Minot, North Dakota. Scandinavian Heritage Park features remembrances and replicas from each of the Scandinavian countries: Norway, Sweden and Denmark, as well as Finland and Iceland.
0.6 miE
48°13'58"N • 101°15'43"W
The North Dakota State Fair, Minot
15 min walk • Park
0.9 miW
Museum, Art museum
Taube Museum of Art, Minot
23 min walk • The Taube Museum of Art is an art museum in Downtown Minot, North Dakota. The museum, previously known as the Minot Art Gallery, was named after Lillian and Coleman Taube.
0.9 miW
Neighbourhood
Downtown Minot, Minot
23 min walk • Downtown Minot is the central business district of Minot, North Dakota, located south of the Souris River in the Souris Valley. Downtown is the site of the first permanent settlement in Minot in 1886. Downtown is home to many of Minot's cultural sites of interest. It is also home to numerous galleries, stores and restaurants.
1.5 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Old Main, Minot
39 min walk • Old Main is a historic building on the campus of Minot State University in Minot, North Dakota. It was designed by Fargo architects Haxby & Gillespie in 1912. Old Main houses the College of Business, Division of Music, and the Social Science Department. Old Main was recently renovated.
1.2 miW
Neighbourhood
Upper Brooklyn, Minot
32 min walk • Upper Brooklyn or Brooklyn Heights is a neighborhood on South Hill in Minot, North Dakota. The neighborhood consists of the sections of the Brooklyn Addition that are not part of Downtown Minot.
0.8 miW
Entertainment, Library
Minot Carnegie Library, Minot
20 min walk • Minot Carnegie Library on 2nd Ave. SE, in Downtown Minot, North Dakota. It was built in 1911 and was designed by Minot architects Woodruff & McGulpin in Classical Revival style.
1.2 miSW
Park
Sigdal House, Minot
32 min walk • Sigdal House is an historic Norwegian log home which was relocated to Minot, North Dakota. The Sigdal House is a 230-year-old house originally from the Vatnas area of Sigdal, Norway.
0.7 miNW
Interesting neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Minot Industrial Historic District, Minot
19 min walk • The Minot Industrial Historic District is a 195.4-acre historic district in Downtown Minot, North Dakota that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. It includes Classical Revival and Italianate architecture.
1 miW
Park
Minot Park District, Minot
26 min walk • The Minot Park District is the unit of the Minot, North Dakota municipal government responsible for maintaining city parks. The District is managed by a board of five directors elected by city voters to four year terms.
~1660 ftNW
Playground, Park
Roosevelt Park, Minot
9 min walk • Roosevelt Park is a park in Minot, North Dakota operated by the Minot Park District. It is the largest park in the city of Minot.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Roosevelt Park Zoo open?

Roosevelt Park Zoo is open:

Monday 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday 10 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Roosevelt Park Zoo?

Nearby attractions include Roosevelt Park, Minot (9 min walk), Eastwood Park Historic District, Minot (9 min walk), Eastwood Park Bridge, Minot (13 min walk), The North Dakota State Fair, Minot (15 min walk).

How to get to Roosevelt Park Zoo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Roosevelt Park Zoo:

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Minot (30 min walk)