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FAMILY FUN IS CALLING YOU
Chahinkapa Zoo a must-see attraction By James Allen Resorter
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f you’re looking for an excellent family-oriented destination to kick spring into gear, look no further than the Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Just a short drive of only about 35 miles due west of Fergus Falls, Chahinkapa Zoo has lots of new surprises and animals galore this year. The zoo officially opened for the season recently and zoo director Kathy Diekman says they had fantastic attendance saying it's never been a better time to visit. “We are looking forward to building a new tiger building this season, where the cheetahs are now. Also we are expanding the ‘Plight of Africa’ exhibit, so you’ll be seeing us bringing back aoudads, which are native to North Africa. They are involved in the species survival plan.” The zoo will be getting three of the aoudads, also referred to as barbary sheep from the San Diego Wildlife Park soon. They previously had these animals a few years ago, but are excited to bring them back to Chahinkapa. Diekman says they still have the southern white rhinos, along with zebras, and Tal, the orangutan, part of the largest of
UP CLOSE: Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton is not only a great place to see various animals, but also a place that family and friends can gather.
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