Chahinkapa Zoo Hummingbird Guide
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Overview
North Dakota's first zoo, open since 1933, Chahinkapa Zoo is a 29-acre wildlife and nature destination in Wahpeton's Chahinkapa Park along the Bois de Sioux River. The zoo is home to 70+ animal species and is surrounded by native prairie grassland habitat. The park's setting among North Dakota's native prairie ecosystem makes it an authentic stopover point for Ruby-throated Hummingbirds migrating through the Red River Valley corridor, and native plants in and around the zoo grounds provide critical refueling resources.
Hummingbirds to Watch For
- • Ruby-throated
Most Common Hummingbird
The most commonly sighted hummingbird at Chahinkapa Zoo is the Ruby-throated.
Best Time to Visit
Plan your visit during July, August, September for the highest chance of hummingbird sightings. Early morning and late afternoon are typically the most active feeding times.
Plants and Habitat
- • Native prairie wildflowers — blanket flower (*Gaillardia aristata*)
- • Wild bergamot (*Monarda fistulosa*)
- • Scarlet gaura (*Oenothera suffrutescens*)
- • Prairie blazing star (*Liatris pycnostachya*)
- • Swamp milkweed (*Asclepias incarnata*) — moist riparian areas near the river
- • Purple prairie clover (*Dalea purpurea*)
NectarBloom Tip
The zoo is open seasonally (May through October). The riparian habitat along the Bois de Sioux River edge of Chahinkapa Park — accessible via park trails beyond the zoo entrance — holds native wildflower patches that are particularly attractive to hummingbirds in late summer. Combine a zoo visit with a walk along the river trail for the best native plant observation.
Visitor Notes
Admission required. Open seasonally May–October. ADA accessible on main zoo paths.
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