# Red River Zoo

> Premier zoological facility in Fargo, North Dakota, focusing on cold-climate species. (iPhone/iPad app by Hornblower Yachts LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-river-zoo/id6444135537 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hornblower Yachts LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441573914)
- Category: Travel, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 217 MB
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Released: 2022-11-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-river-zoo/id6444135537/reviews.md

## What is Red River Zoo?

The Red River Zoological Society was formed in 1993 with the intent of building a premier zoological facility in Fargo, North Dakota. Through land sold and donated to the Fargo Park District by the Anderson Family, the Red River Zoo was able to obtain a long term lease (99 years) of 34 acres with the intent of building a zoo.  Thanks to the progressive vision and thinking of leaders in the Fargo community, the Red River Zoo was constructed and opened to the public in May of 1999.
Construction of the Red River Zoo was originally funded exclusively through philanthropic gifts of cash and in-kind services and materials from local individuals, families, corporations and foundations. The initial site included only seven trees and a few old farm buildings. The featureless land has since been transformed into areas of beautifully landscaped exhibits, rolling hills and a series of ponds connected by flowing streams. Hundreds of trees and shrubs were planted to create the illusion of wilderness amongst the cityscape of Fargo.

The collection plan of the Red River Zoo primarily focuses on species from around the world with climates similar to North Dakota’s.  Primary areas represented are North America, Northern Asia and Northern Europe.  The Zoo also features a modern Children’s Zoo Farm which focuses on heritage breeds and teaching children where their food comes from and why biodiversity is important.

The Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and a premier attraction for the city of Fargo and surrounding area.

The Red River Zoo has experienced steady, continuous growth and is now 22 developed acres and featuring a collection of approximately 89 species from around the world. Focusing almost exclusively on cold climate species, the Red River Zoo has a unique collection and has had impressive success in breeding some of the worlds rare and endangered species, including Chinese Red Pandas, Pallas’ Cats and Sichuan Takin.  In 2013, the Red River Zoo received an Outstanding Achievement award in the Edward H. Bean Award from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums for our conservation work with Chinese Red Pandas.

The Zoo features a series of outdoor exhibits with indoor viewing areas located throughout the zoo.  Recent expansions include a White Naped Crane and Pallas’ Cat exhibit renovations in 2012, a state of the art North American River Otter exhibit which opened in 2013, a new Veterinary Center with a public viewing component which opened in 2015, and our new Children’s Zoo Farm and Nature’s Playland which opened in 2016.

## Key features

- Cold climate species focus
- Children's Zoo Farm
- Conservation programs
- Outdoor exhibits with indoor viewing
- Accredited by AZA


## Frequently asked questions about Red River Zoo

### What animals can I see at Red River Zoo?

Red River Zoo primarily features species from cold climates, including North America, Northern Asia, and Northern Europe. You can see animals like Chinese Red Pandas, Pallas' Cats, Sichuan Takin, and North American River Otters. The zoo has a collection of approximately 89 species.

### Is Red River Zoo suitable for children?

Yes, Red River Zoo has a modern Children's Zoo Farm that focuses on heritage breeds and teaching children about food sources and biodiversity. The app is also rated for ages 4+.

### What is the Red River Zoo's focus on conservation?

The Red River Zoo is dedicated to conservation, particularly with cold climate species. They have had success breeding rare and endangered species and received an Outstanding Achievement award for their conservation work with Chinese Red Pandas.

### When was Red River Zoo established?

The Red River Zoological Society was formed in 1993 with the intent of building a zoological facility, and the Red River Zoo opened to the public in May of 1999.

### What are the operating hours for Red River Zoo?

Specific operating hours are not detailed in the provided data, but the zoo is a premier attraction for Fargo and the surrounding area, featuring outdoor exhibits with indoor viewing areas.

### Does Red River Zoo have ads?

No, this application does not contain advertisements.

### What devices support the Red River Zoo app?

The Red River Zoo app is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is the Red River Zoo app updated?

The app was last updated on October 23, 2023, with version 1.0.5. This indicates a relatively recent update.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2023-10-23

- Bug fixes

### 1.0.4 — 2023-09-18

- Bug fixes

### 1.0.3 — 2022-11-23

- Bug fixes

### 1.0.2 — 2022-11-20

- Improve the video background

### 1.0.1 — 2022-11-18

- Bug fixes

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