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Chahinkapa Zoo History

08/22/2022
The Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton has been drawing thousands of visitors to our legendary North Dakota for decades.  Celebrating over 90 years of Conservation, Education, and Recreation is something of which to be proud. Long before there was a park... Read More

Prairie Rose Carousel Restoration

08/22/2022
Nestled in beautiful Chahinkapa Park here in our city is the fully restored and operable Prairie Rose Carousel. Built in 1926 by Spillman Engineering, the carousel is a two row, portable, jumping mechanism with twenty wooden horses and two chariots.  ... Read More

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