Would you like to adopt a snow leopard? Don’t worry, you do not have to bring it home and find a way to feed it. Adopt an Animal is part of The Dakota Zoo fundraising campaign to make the zoo even better and to help feed the animals that are living there.

It is also an excellent reason to visit this amazing facility. What started as a Christiansen family farm in 1961 with a few farm animals today spreads across 90 acres of forested land on the banks of the Missouri River, offering natural habitats to more than 600 animals, reptiles, fish, and birds representing 125 species.

Many of the animals are endangered, and the zoo is involved in the international effort to ensure that they survive and thrive.

The zoo works closely with local schools and has a range of programs and presentations for the kids. Come and stroll among the habitats and pick an animal to become your little protégée, or just enjoy watching them have fun and watch you back.

Find it at this Address: 602 Riverside Park Rd, Bismarck, ND 58504, 701-223-7543

Learn about local history at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum Stop by the State Capitol Building Take the kids to The Dakota Zoo Best Free thing to do: Hike, fish and play in McDowell Dam Nature Park Best romantic thing to do: Visit Former Governor's Mansion and the lovely garden that surrounds it Visit Buckstop Junction Check out the interactive exhibits at Gateway to Science Ride the Ferris wheel at the SuperSlide Amusement Park Step back in time at Camp Hancock State Historic Site Camp at General Sibley Park & Eagles Park Play golf at Hawktree Golf Club Go on a dinner cruise aboard the Lewis and Clark Riverboat Go shopping and grab lunch at the Kirkwood Mall See a show at the Bismarck Downtown Artist Cooperative Go on a date at Pirogue Grille Order your favorites at Oahu Hawaiian BBQ and Sushi Bar Have lunch at Peacock Alley Keelboat Park Bismarck Visit Bismarck Art and Galleries Association Visual Art Center Cool off at Raging River Waterpark Play a round of golf on Riverwood Golf Course Enjoy fabulous comfort food at Space Aliens Grill and Bar Attend a concert by the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra Taste unique brews at Laughing Sun Brewing

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