Roosevelt Park Zoo
The Roosevelt Park Zoo is a zoo in Minot, North Dakota. It was established in 1920. Worth the trip, Scandinavian Heritage Park is 1.3 mi off.
A zoo & aquarium inside Minot
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 2°, with about 52" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Minot
Roosevelt Park Zoo is inside Minot, which has 44 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1920
Roosevelt Park Zoo dates from 1920. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 2 miles away
Minot (MOT) has airline service, about 2 miles from Roosevelt Park Zoo.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Roosevelt Park Zoo
The Roosevelt Park Zoo is a zoo in Minot, North Dakota. It is the oldest zoo in North Dakota.
As of 2024 the park has 135 animals from 68 species. In 2021 115,805 guests have visited the park.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 160 animals · 68 species
- Area
- 19 acres
- Established
- 1920
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Lodging near Roosevelt Park Zoo
Places to stay start in Minot (44).
Compare 7 towns
| Town | From Roosevelt Park Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minot | in town | — | 44 38 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 47,308 | $257K | C |
| Harrison Township | 4 mi west | 5 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 1,734 | $475K | — |
| Sundre Township | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 1 1 campground | 1,024 | $330K | — |
| Tatman Township | 12 mi north | 20 min | 1 1 hotel | 2,673 | — | — |
| Minot AFB | 13 mi north | 20 min | 1 1 hotel | 4,878 | — | — |
| Sawyer | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 1 1 campground | 307 | $211K | — |
| Velva | 20 mi southeast | 30 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 1,046 | $195K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Roosevelt Park Zoo
All of these are within 66 miles.
51 mi LakeLake Sakakawea
1in town MuseumScandinavian Heritage Park
65 mi LandmarkFort Mandan
61 mi National Historic SiteKnife River Indian Villages National Historic Site9K visitors a year230 mi GardenDenbigh Experimental Forest
65 mi MuseumNorth Dakota Lewis and Clark Interpretive CenterPhoto credits
Lake Sakakawea: Shannon1, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Scandinavian Heritage Park: MatthewUND, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Mandan: Gooseterrain2, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site: Unknown, Public domain · North Dakota Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center: Gooseterrain2, CC0
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Asked about Roosevelt Park Zoo
Is Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot?
Yes. It’s inside Minot, ND.
When is the best time to visit Roosevelt Park Zoo?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–82°.
What is the closest airport to Roosevelt Park Zoo?
Minot (MOT), about 2 miles away.
Where should I stay near Roosevelt Park Zoo?
Minot (in town, 44 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Minot
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