Place to visit
Dakota Zoo, United States: what it is and when to go
Dakota Zoo is a zoo in Bismarck, North Dakota in United States, at 498 m above sea level. Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Zoo in Bismarck, North Dakota · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- United States · Riverside Park Road 602, Bismarck
- Elevation
- 498 m
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 1,158 km as the crow flies
- Website
- dakotazoo.org
- Coordinates
- 46.79893, -100.80714
What it is and where
Dakota Zoo is a zoo in Bismarck, North Dakota in United States, at 498 m above sea level. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Bismarck, North Dakota, where this site lists 8 more places to see, 2.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 46.79893, -100.80714; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 1,158 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Dakota Zoo is March to October.
- JanPossible8:44
- FebPossible10:04
- MarBest time11:36
- AprBest time13:21
- MayBest time14:50
- JunBest time15:38
- JulBest time15:18
- AugBest time14:01
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:37
- NovPossible9:06
- DecPossible8:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | March to October | November to February |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Dakota Zoo has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Camp Hancock State Historic SiteNorth Dakota1.5 km
- Cathedral of the Holy SpiritChurch in North Dakota, United States1.5 km
- Laughing Sun Brewing CompanyBrewery1.9 km
- Chief Looking's Village siteArchaeological site in North Dakota, United States of America3.8 km
- Bismarck North Dakota TempleTemples4.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
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- San Diego Zoo: zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, United States
- The Strat: hotel, casino, and tower located in Las Vegas
- National Zoological Park: zoological park in Washington, D.C., United States
Every United States place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dakota Zoo?
It is a zoo in Bismarck, North Dakota in United States. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Dakota Zoo?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21.
How do you get to Dakota Zoo?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 1,158 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Camp Hancock State Historic Site, Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Laughing Sun Brewing Company. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
- Bismarck, North Dakota8 places to see in and around Bismarck, North Dakota, United States: Bismarck North Dakota Temple, Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Dakota Zoo. Best time: March to October
- With kids1428 places for with kids in United States, from Disneyland to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
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