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Chahinkapa Zoo’s Bengal Tiger, Hobbes, Passes Away

March 3, 2020

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WAHPETON, N.D.–The Chahinkapa Zoo announced that their Bengal tiger, Hobbes, passed away on Tuesday. Hobbes would have turned 17 on March 30. Neena, Hobbe’s sister passed away in 2019. The zoo posted a tribute to Hobbes on its Facebook page. “Hobbes, our dear Bengal tiger passed away today, March 3, 2020. Through the years Neena and Hobbes delighted and thrilled…

“Neena” The Tiger Has Died

Chahinkapa Zoo Director Kathy Diekman says Neena was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis and received excellent veterinary care to keep her comfortable.

August 5, 2019

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WAHPETON, N.D. (KFGO) – Neena, the white Bengal tiger at the Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton, has died. Chahinkapa Zoo Director Kathy Diekman says Neena was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis and received excellent veterinary care to keep her comfortable. Neena was 17 years old. She was a young tiger when she was moved to Wahpeton from the Wildlife World Zoo in…

Tal the Orangutan at the Chahinkapa Zoo Makes Music

Tal is playing his recorder alongside the New York Kammermusiker in a musical performance

August 13, 2018

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WAHPETON, N.D.– Tal the orangutan at the Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton is making music. Tal is playing his recorder alongside the New York Kammermusiker in a musical performance. The zoo often uses classical music as a form of enrichment. The performance is the zoo’s effort to educate visitors on International Orangutan Day. “We learned the classical music really calms them and…

Go Behind the Scenes at Wahpeton’s Chahinkapa Zoo

The Chahinkapa Zoo Offers Personalized Tours For Any Occasion

November 13, 2017

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WAHPETON, ND — If you’ve always wanted to get up close and personal with exotic animals now is your chance. The Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton is taking you behind the scenes. You can take a personalized tour where you can do things such as feed lemurs, kangaroos, calves, or spend time with Tal the orangutan. Zoo staff says they can…

LIVE: The Chahinkapa Zoo

KVRR's Jackie Kelly Learns How You Can Go Behind The Scenes At The Zoo

November 13, 2017

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KVRR’s Jackie Kelly talks with the Chahinkapa Zoo’s Director, Kathy Diekman, about how you can get a behind the scenes look at the zoo. For more information click here. Categories: Morning – Features, Morning – In The Community Tags: animals, behind the scenes, chahinkapa zoo, zoo

New African Exhibit at the Chahinkapa Zoo

Zoo Goers can see Zebras and the Zoo Vet in the new African Exhibit

August 2, 2017

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WAHPETON, ND — The new African exhibit at the Chahinkapa Zoo offers zoo goers a different experience. The exhibit that opened in June allows people to see the zebras not only outdoors through a fence, but also inside where they sleep and eat. Three zebras occupy the exhibit now, but honey badgers are expected to be in there by the…

LIVE: Chahinkapa Zoo

KVRR's Jackie Kelly Takes a Look Inside the New African Exhibit at the Zoo

August 2, 2017

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KVRR’s Jackie Kelly talks with the Chahinkapa Zoo’s lead zookeeper, Addy Paul, about the zebras in the new exhibit. Categories: Morning – Features, Morning – In The Community Tags: African Exhibit, chahinkapa zoo, zebra, zoo

Jackie Do My Job: Zookeeper

KVRR's Jackie Kelly Learns What it Takes To Be a Zookeeper at the Chahinkapa Zoo

May 8, 2017

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All week long you can see KVRR’s Jackie Kelly do different jobs throughout the area. The first job Jackie did was learn what it takes to be a zookeeper at the Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Her tasks included feeding the animals, giving them enrichment, and cleaning up after them. If you have a job you’d like to see…

Chahinkapa Zoo Open For the Season

The Chahinkapa Zoo Has Their Spring Opening This Weekend

April 21, 2017

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WAHPETON, N.D. — One of the roaring spring attractions in the Red River Valley is having their season opening Saturday. The Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton will be opening at 10 am. Some of the popular animals people can expect to see are tigers, grizzly bears, kangaroos and orangutans. Zoo staff said if you’re thinking about going to Chahinkapa, this weekend…

LIVE: Chahinkapa Zoo Opens For the Spring Season

KVRR's Jackie Kelly Talks With the Zoo About Their Opening

April 21, 2017

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KVRR’s Jackie Kelly talks with the Chahinkapa Zoo’s Lead Zookeeper, Addy Paul, about their opening. Jackie also get to feed Tal the orangutan. The Zoo will open Saturday April 22nd at 10 am. Categories: Local News, Morning – In The Community Tags: chahinkapa zoo, zoo opening