The state’s largest wildlife park and petting zoo, Paul Bunyan’s Animal Land is situated along U.S. Highway 2, in the lakeside community of Bemidji, Minnesota. The zoo is home to almost 100 animal species that represent every continent on the planet. Some of the animals featured include exotic birds, reptiles, rabbits, fox, skunk, coatimundi, cavies, coyotes, jackals, wolves, bobcats, three deer species, raccoons, kangaroos, lemurs, camels, tigers, and lions to name a few. Animal Land offers the perfect family-friendly activity in Bemidji. Here, children can feed and pet deer while learning all about the beautiful, gentle creatures. The zoo features a gift shop, indoor learning center, playground, and picnic areas.

3857 Animal Land Drive SE, Bemidji, MN, Phone: 218-759-1533

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