Dakota Zoo

This is my new favorite zoo. I loved all the unique animals. The staff was so kind and told us when they would bring hay around for the bighorn sheep so we could see them and take photographs. The staff did the same for the mountain lions so we got to see one up close as he came out of the building. In the gift shop, the staff showed us photos of the new baby animals. I loved how the animals were used to little kids and how many of the goats lined up to let the kids pet them. The zoo has a great hometown feel and is really special. Thank you for a great day!

The Dakota Zoo is an absolute gem! The diversity of animals is incredible, from majestic big cats and playful bears to exotic birds and reptiles, there’s something fascinating to see at every turn. The grounds are well-kept and easy to navigate, making it a pleasant experience for visitors of all ages. The concessions are great, offering fresh, tasty options at reasonable prices, perfect for a quick snack or lunch break. The highlight for my family was the train ride, which gives a relaxing, scenic tour of the zoo and lets you see the animals from a unique perspective. A fantastic place to spend the day, we’ll definitely be back!

First time visiting this zoo. I had an awesome time, it is Winter so not all animals were on display. The Zoo is definitely worth visiting and very family friendly. I loved being able to pet some animals and the Grizzly bears were amazing! Definitely would visit again!

Overall the zoo was nice, but some animals like the badgers seem very stressed. It and the bears, wolf paced around in circles constantly. Amazing to have been able to see bald eagles, alligators. The petting zoo is a nice touch to be able to interact with animals. I understand the zoo is in development still, so I look forward to conditions improving.

I love how much roaming space the elk have. They have good enrichment for the animals too, like a mat made of hoses for the bears to play with. The animals are silly sometimes too. I fed this baby goat and then the adult goat came through and sucked the food out of my hand before the baby could finish lol.

It was $30 for two of us and $6 popcorn. Every type of animal you would want to see and up close. The penguin exhibit is new and excellent. Lions and tigers and bears oh my. Get ready to walk a lot or you can opt in for the trolley train service where you can ride for free and visit the entire Zoo in Comfort. This Bismarck zoo and the Wahpeton Chahinkapa zoo best in North Dakota.

I haven't been here in a couple of years. Everything has been improved! The otter exhibit was expanded so you can see them swimming in better space. They added 4 great horned owls and a snowy owl. I noticed the zookeepers were taking good care of the animals. The zoo itself is very relaxing & a good place to escape for the day!

This was my first trip here and I loved it!!!! There were so many animals and the opportunity to feed the goats and prairie dogs! There was plenty of space on the walking trails and it wasn't too crowded. I grabbed a bag of gems to sleuth before we left. It was worth it but be warned, the water will stain your fingers blue for a few days. Would 10/10 recommend and will definitely be going back again!