Dakota Zoo

Category: Zoo

Address: 602 Riverside Park Rd, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA

Phone: +17012237543

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

O Kopp

Sep 26, 2022

Haven't been here since our kids were young and now took out grand kids on Friday. It must be twice as big! I like what they have done!

Jane Wolf

Sep 23, 2022

We waited until September to go here, we didn't want to be with the summer crowds. It's a great place! However, I do wish they would give the badger a better home. The whole Zoo is wonderful though.

David Goldstein

Sep 12, 2022

Considering where it is, the Dakota Zoo isn't too bad. It does have a surprising number of unique species that we've not seen anywhere else. But if you're expecting the quality of a major, big-city zoo like San Diego or Dallas, you'll be disappointed. Most of the animal enclosures are just chain-link fences with dusty ground and a few tree trunks and other things here and there, not the natural-looking environments that have become the norm at more modern zoos. (It does look like some of the enclosures are in the process of being upgraded though.) And because of its far-north location, you won't find some warm-weather zoo standards like giraffes and zebras. Still, it was OK for a couple of hours.

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Questions & Answers

Are they still running the Train at the Dakota Zoo

Calvin Frey | Oct 1, 2020
John Ericsson | Oct 1, 2020

Yes. They are. They clean it after each use. They also have a loading ramp for wheelchairs which is nice.

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What time should I get there for the breakfast?

Gracey Russell | Oct 2, 2018
nathan hogue | Oct 2, 2018

Get there by 8am because that's when it starts

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What's wrong with the miniature horses? They had open wounds with a bunch of flies onto them eating their flesh...It was heartbreaking, you guys could atleast wrap up their legs or put them somewhere to heal instead of putting them out in the open.

kiah grey | Oct 1, 2020
Rob Grossman | Oct 1, 2020

I saw that also.... they are under vet care

Can u bring drinks or food

Cindy Hinz | Oct 2, 2019
Kirsten Kelsch | Oct 2, 2019

Yes you can, but you can't bring straws in

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How long is the zoo open for the season?

Kyra Haugen | Jul 3, 2022
Mychal Vaughan | Jul 3, 2022

im not shure check the website

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How much for family of 7

CJ R | Nov 5, 2021
Nic Cullen | Nov 5, 2021

It varies by age. Under 2 is free, ages 2-12 is $7, Adults are $10, and Seniors (60+) are $9. However, for a family that size, I would strongly recommend the family or family plus memberships. It's good for an entire year, good for 180+ other zoos, you get $50 in train tickets, and you get discounts in the gift shop. The family is $85 and the family plus is $120. The family plus allows up to 5 additional guests each time you visit the Dakota Zoo.

Is the gift shop open year round,?

Lora Blum | Oct 1, 2021
Seth V | Oct 1, 2021

Yes

How much does it cost to visit the dakota museum?

Chim Simasiku | Oct 2, 2019
jp holmes | Oct 2, 2019

Babies under 2:FreeChildren ages 2-12:$6.50Adults (age 13+):$9.50Seniors (age 60+)$8.50

how do you adopt a animal

byron chandler | Oct 2, 2019
Dakota Zoo | Oct 2, 2019

visit https://www.dakotazoo.org/adopt-an-animal/

Is the zoo taking locally grown apples?

Linda Vadnais | Oct 2, 2018
Nathan Fuder | Oct 2, 2018

The best thing is just to call them

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Can tickets be purchased with debit card?

matt king | Oct 2, 2018
Felix Ballesteros | Oct 2, 2018

Yes, they accept debit cards.

What big animals does the Dakota Zoo have? Any bears? Tigers? Asking for my kids lol

Cher Velasco | Oct 2, 2018
Ryan White | Oct 2, 2018

The zoo, as of summer 2018, has several large animals. They have tigers, grizzly bears, bison, deer, elk, and camels. They are expanding their exhibits so referencing their website for a current list of animals might be the best way to go.

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What does it cost???

rod gwyther | Oct 2, 2018
Marlon Montenegro | Oct 2, 2018

10.50 per adult 8.50 per child

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Can I bring my dog into the zoo?

Lexy Kidwell | Oct 2, 2018
Dakota Zoo | Oct 2, 2018

Sorry, pets are not allowed in the zoo. We do allow bonafide service dogs for persons with disabilities.

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Can train tickets expire?

Happy Curly | Oct 2, 2018
Christy Cadotte | Oct 2, 2018

No they never expire

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Can you bring your dogs with you? Or are they not allowed?

Jadelynn Dahl | Oct 2, 2018
Dakota Zoo | Oct 2, 2018

Sorry, pets are not allowed at the zoo.

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How long does it typically take to go through the zoo?

Brianna Nielsen | Oct 2, 2018
Brent Rogers | Oct 2, 2018

You can see everything in an hour and a half or two hours, but if you want to stay longer there are some of the additional activities that you can do.

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Tomorrow they serve breakfast right?

Gracey Russell | Oct 2, 2018
Jadelynn Dahl | Oct 2, 2018

Yes $6 for adult members and $3 for member kids. $11 for nonmembers $7 for nonmember kids. Goes from 8am-10am

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Is it going to more than likely be super busy because of the softball thing going on in Bismarck?

Gracey Russell | Oct 2, 2018
Alec Boysun | Oct 2, 2018

Not really. Alot of people will be at the games. It maybe a little busy if it is nice out, but never seen it too busy to go

Are bobcats scary?

Jennifer Obrien | Oct 2, 2018
Natasha Burt | Oct 2, 2018

Depends on what slide if the enclosure your on.

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When you buy a year's pass will it still give you a discount at other zoo's?

Brenda Baumann | Oct 2, 2018
Al Barnhardt | Oct 2, 2018

Yes

How are your bears and large exotics housed in winter? What are those cage dimensions? Do u breed bears and large exotics? Laura Wilson freelance journalist

Steve Wilson | Oct 2, 2018
Al Barnhardt | Oct 2, 2018

They ship tj out 2 other zoo's

Are there electric wheel chairs for use? In the zoo

Rebecca Kornelson | Oct 2, 2017
Rebecca Kornelson | Oct 2, 2018

We were so thankful for the use of the electric wheelchairs to use at the zoo. I have an injured leg and can't walk and my husband finds walking a great distance very difficult. We had a wonderful day at your wonderful zoo. Thanks again.

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Is the Bismarck Zoo getting an Okapie?

Penny Dilger | Oct 2, 2017
Mike Bolle | Oct 2, 2017

I don't know on that one just a regular Google user here. I hope so

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