Chahinkapa Zoo
Chahinkapa Zoo is an 29-acre (12 ha) zoo in Wahpeton, North Dakota. It was established in 1933. Weather is mildest over May to September, with 69–82°F highs.
A zoo & aquarium inside Wahpeton
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 1°. When to go ↓
Plan where you’ll sleep
No town within 30 miles has many hotels or campgrounds. Look at the towns below, or plan to camp. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1933
Chahinkapa Zoo dates from 1933. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Picking a season
A visit to Chahinkapa Zoo can follow the seasons below.
Chahinkapa Zoo
Chahinkapa Zoo is an 29-acre (12 ha) 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 gibbons to Bengal tigers and White rhinos.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 200 animals · 70 species
- Established
- 1933
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Lodging near Chahinkapa Zoo
Towns within 30 miles, best bases first.
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Chahinkapa Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wahpeton | in town | — | — | 8,141 | $171K | C+ |
| Elk Lake Township | 46 mi southeast | 1 hr | 1 1 RV park | 276 | $292K | — |
| Millerville Township 32% vacation homes | 51 mi east | 1.5 hr | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 419 | $357K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
All of these are within 65 miles.
64 mi LandmarkKensington Runestone
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45 mi MuseumFargo Air Museum
44 mi MuseumBonanzaville, USA
64 mi MuseumRunestone MuseumPhoto credits
Kensington Runestone: Book author: George T. Flom, Public domain · Fargodome: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · Plains Art Museum: AJ LEON, CC BY 2.0 · Red River Zoo: BrielleMary, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fargo Air Museum: Fargo-Moorhead CVB, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Bonanzaville, USA: Fargo-Moorhead CVB, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Runestone Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
Chahinkapa Zoo: common questions
Is Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton?
Yes. It’s inside Wahpeton, ND.
When is the best time to visit Chahinkapa Zoo?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–82°.
What is the closest airport to Chahinkapa Zoo?
Hector (FAR), about 46 miles away. The nearest big hub is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 190 miles.
Notes from people in Wahpeton
Questions and tips go in Wahpeton’s Town Square.
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