Roosevelt Park Zoo - North Dakota Aquariums & Zoos

Roosevelt Park Zoo
1219 Burdick Expressway East
P.O. Box 549
Minot, North Dakota 58702

(701) 857-4166

About the Zoo

Roosevelt Park Zoo's Mission Statement
The mission of Roosevelt Park Zoo is to provide an enjoyable recreational and educational experience for the residents and visitors of our community and region. We strive to promote wildlife understanding and conservation through public education and maintenance of high quality exhibits for our living collection. (Approved June 2001)

The Roosevelt Park Zoo was established in 1920 with the first animal being a male bison from Montana. The following year a bear den and zoological building were added to the zoo. During the 1940s through the 1960s, the zoo animal population greatly increased and the area started to look like a zoo.

The flood of '69 caused every bird and animal to be moved from the zoo which led to the redesign of the zoo grounds. The foot bridge, a feline house, and a new bear den were constructed.

Throughout the following years to the present, additions of new animals, new exhibits and the participation in the Special Survival Program have greatly enhanced the zoo. For a full time-line, you can view the Zoo History.

The Roosevelt Park Zoo is Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums.

Greater Minot Zoological Society (GMZS)

The Greater Minot Zoological Society's Mission
The Greater Minot Zoological Society is dedicated to supporting Roosevelt Park Zoo's efforts to provide a quality zoological park for the enjoyment and education of its visitors through educational programs and displays, conservation awareness, promotions and fundraising.

The GMZS started in the 1970s and is a non-profit charitable organization which supports Roosevelt Park Zoo's efforts to provide a quality zoological park for the enjoyment and education of its visitors through educational programs and displays, conservation awareness, promotion and fund-raising.

Have you remembered the zoo in your estate plans? The Greater Minot Zoological Society is proud to be affiliated with the Minot Area Community Foundation. Please Consult your financial advisor or call the foundation for details.

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