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Red River Zoo
4220 21st. Avenue, SW (near junction of I-94 and I-29)
Fargo, ND 58104
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“Red River Zoo” PlanetWare.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 29 attractions in Fargo
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From the endangered Bactrian Camel and Sichuan Takin to 73 other species, this relatively new zoo (1998) houses animals in their natural habitats, and...... more » From the endangered Bactrian Camel and Sichuan Takin to 73 other species, this relatively new zoo (1998) houses animals in their natural habitats, and provides visitors with beautifully landscaped viewing areas. « less
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Attraction type: Zoo
Address: 4220 21st. Avenue, SW
(near junction of I-94 and I-29) Fargo, ND 58104
Tel: 701.277.9240

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“zoo or hobby farm?”
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2 of 5 stars
chayce_mommy   2 contributions
sioux falls
Jul 8, 2008

I did enjoy the zoo.. it had its perks.. the wolf pups were cute.. but for the most part the animals consisted of cows, ducks , goats and deer... sorry but I can go see these at any farm or country road... also.. a cockroach exhibit? what the heck? the price was far too high for the lack of animals...... more

“Perfect Personal Perspectives”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Moorhead, MN
Mar 31, 2003
6
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Anyone who doesnt have a wonderful experience at the RRZ can only blame themselves. If one wishes to merely brush the surface of what this zoo has to offer, glance but a few seconds at any one exhibit, ignore the dramas going on in front of your eyes, then, yes, a quick runthru can be done in a scant 45... more

“Fantastic Zoo”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Mar 22, 2002
4
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For the size and age of this zoo, it is very well done. We had a great time seeing the animals, and learning about what they do in the wild. My wife was impressed with the diversity of the animals at the zoo. A must see for anyone visiting or living in Fargo!! more

“rip off”
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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Jan 10, 2002
7
people found this review helpful

Hi I was at your Zoo this past weekend. I was very disappointed with the price of admission to your zoo. The number of animals you have at your zoo and the price you charge is out of line. No wonder you have such a hard time getting people there. The Bismarck zoo is 10 times the zoo your is... more

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4220 21st. Avenue, SW, (near junction of I-94 and I-29), Fargo, ND 58104
Tel: 701.277.9240