Library Day at the Chahinkapa Zoo
Join the Breckenridge Public Library and the Leach Public Library at the Chahinkapa Zoo for a day of fun, learning and adventure! This event is designed for kids ages 4-12 and is packed with exciting activities, from a lively storytime to an exciting animal scavenger hunt.
Activities:
Free books for kids to take home
Animal themed take-and-make crafts
An engaging Storytime presented by a local librarian
A story stroll along a zoo path
Go on the prowl with a fun animal scavenger hunt
Q&A with a zookeeper—learn all about your favorite animals!
Admission Info:
Come for the animals, stay for the stories, and leave with a new book and memories. It’s a day where adventure and imagination meet in the heart of the zoo!
Animal themed take-and-make crafts
An engaging Storytime presented by a local librarian
A story stroll along a zoo path
Go on the prowl with a fun animal scavenger hunt
Q&A with a zookeeper—learn all about your favorite animals!
Admission Info:
Come for the animals, stay for the stories, and leave with a new book and memories. It’s a day where adventure and imagination meet in the heart of the zoo!
Date and Time
Wednesday Jul 29, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
July 29th from 1:00PM-4:00PM
Location
Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton, ND
Fees/Admission
Kids (ages 4–12) get in for just $5 with a library card (limit up to 4 kids per card)
If you're already a zoo member, you'll receive a complimentary carousel ticket
Adults pay standard zoo admission
Event is limited to 150 total participants, so arrive early—space is first come, first served!
Come for the animals, stay for the stories, and leave with a new book and memories. It’s a day where adventure and imagination meet in the heart of the zoo!
