KX News: Dakota Zoo

Parks and Recreation Director Prchal Retiring, Hoeven Names Zimmerman New Director

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:00:00 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. John Hoeven today named Mark Zimmerman to head the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation effective May 1. Current Director Doug Prchal has announced his retirement after  26 years of service in s

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Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:13:00 GMT

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has harvested 20 deer to be tested for chronic wasting disease. Jeff Kelly of the Standing Rock Game and Fish Department says the deer were randomly harvested and didn't show signs of the illness. He calls the testi

Zoo Babies

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:02:00 GMT

Spring brings new babies. Tonight Ag Reporter Sarah Gustin gives you a sneak peak at what you can expect to see this zoo season. The sweet sound of spring. The season brings new babies for a new visitor season. (Terry Lincoln / Zoo Director)"It's amazi

New Wolf at Dakota Zoo

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:06:00 GMT

A rare mexican wolf makes a new home at the Dakota Zoo. Meet "Medium Toast" A 4-year-old female wolf that was on the loose for 4 days in February after someone pried her cage open at the Wildlife Science Center in Forest Lake Minnesota. She was captur

Bunny Hop World Record

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:02:00 GMT

If you can wear bunny ears... and hop on two legs... get in line... That's what members of the Missouri Valley Optimist Club say. They're trying to get 4000 kids and adults to break the world record for the longest bunny hop. It's part of the annual e

A Chilly Zoo

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:02:00 GMT

Visiting the zoo is something you probably consider a summer activity. But as Ag. Reporter Sarah Gustin explains there's alot happening at the zoo even on the coldest of days. It's chilly. It's brisk. It's downright brutal. (Sarah Gustin / KX News) "Fo

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Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:51:00 GMT

North Dakota insurance agents will be facing the possibility of higher fines for violating state rules. The Legislature agreed to increase the maximum fine from $1,000 to $10,000. The change takes effect today. Insurance Commissioner Adam H

Injured eagle released to wild

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:43:00 GMT

An injured golden eagle that spent three weeks recuperating at the Dakota Zoo in Bismarck has been released. Rod Fried, assistant zoo director, says the eagle was brought in Dec. 9 by a Dickinson woman. Fried says the woman recovered the eagle n

Golden Eagle Release

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:04:00 GMT

Zoo workers say any time they can put a bird back in the wild, it's a good day. That's what's happening to this golden eagle. It's been rehabilitating at the zoo since early December... after someone found it near Bowman. Veterinarians had to warm it

All Smiles

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:05:00 GMT

For the past 35 years, a local doctor has been making people smile... For him, its just another part of the job. Reporter Kate Schell talks with one of his patients, who can't stop grinning... They say a smile is worth a thousand words...but f

NOON SHOW DAKOTA ZOO FREE DAY

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:26:00 GMT

Eagle Release

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:35:00 GMT

It's the national emblem of our country, and a once-endangered species... Protecting the bald eagle is a high priority for many animal workers... And thanks to some... Our Amber Schatz shows us how one bald eagle can finally take flight. (NATS) (5:54

Rummage sale

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:08:00 GMT

Shopping without an once of guilt. Many of you stopped by Bethel Luthern Church to do a little browsing and a little buying, because it's all for a good cause. All the items at this rummage sale were donated. Any money made benefits Charles Hall Foste

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Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:07:00 GMT

Secretary of State Al Jaeger says a state law on corporate organization could bring in some extra money along with increasing North Dakota's business profile. The law makes it easier for shareholders of publicly traded corporations to contest a

Zoo to Open Saturday

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:08:00 GMT

When you think of summer you think of being outside. And what better place to spend a warm, sunny day than at the zoo. You can take a train ride or go for a 3 mile stroll checking out all your old favorites and some new additions. Zoo Director Terry L

Santa at the Zoo

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:09:00 GMT

The animals were nowhere to be found at the zoo today... But someone else who's used to the cold did make an appearence. Santa Claus was in the Discovery Building at the Dakota Zoo...meeting...greeting and taking pictures with children this afternoon.

Park Bison Have A New Home

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:21:00 GMT

Last week we brought you the story of the three-day bison round-up at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. While some of the buffalo were released back into the parkothers found new homes. One male and one female-both about 1 and 1/2 years old made the t

New Zoo Residents

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:17:00 GMT

Park plans bison roundup

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:08:00 GMT

Officials at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, in western North Dakota, have scheduled a bison roundup this week. The park says about 350 animals will be rounded up and about 180 will be shipped to area tribes, the InterTribal Bison Cooperative,

ND park bison roundup planned

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:34:00 GMT

Officials at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, in western North Dakota, have scheduled a bison roundup for three days starting next Tuesday. The park says about 350 animals will be rounded up and about 180 will be shipped to area tribes, the Int

ND park bison roundup planned

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:58:00 GMT

Officials at Theodore Roosevelt National Park have scheduled a bison roundup for three days starting next Tuesday. The park says about 350 animals will be rounded up and about 180 will be shipped to area tribes, the InterTribal Bison Cooperative

Bridge plan

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:13:00 GMT

If you plan to watch the final bridge demolition on Wednesday...there are somethings you need to know. River Road will be closed at eight-fifteen in the morning. The closure will take place on the north side at Meriweather's Restaurant and on

Snow leopards

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:03:00 GMT

They're an endangered species and they're here in Bismarck. The Dakota Zoo is pleased to announce that the snow leopard portion of the Jack and Joyce Schuchart Big Cat complex is now complete. The Zoo's two new cats are getting used to their new habita

Zoo walk

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:01:00 GMT

ANOTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION "FOOTIN' IT" FOR A GOOD CAUSE TODAY... CHARLES HALL EMPLOYEES HELD THEIR SEVENTH ANNUAL "FOOTIN IT FOR FUN" WALKATHON IN THE DAKOTA ZOO THIS AFTERNOON. MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED SUPPORTERS TURNED OUT FOR THE FUNDRAISER. CHA

Capital Area Transit Adds Enhancements to Service

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:00:00 GMT

On August 18, 2008, the CAT, Bismarck-Mandan?s fixed route bus system will implement new enhancements and changes to some of the routes it now serves. The changes will add service to areas that now do not have coverage and does not el

Big Cats at the Zoo

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:20:00 GMT

The newest addition to the Dakota Zoo opened today. The addition has been a long time coming - and today, it finally opened. K-X News reporter Ashley McMillan was at the zoo and has more on the â€œpurrr-fect animals.â€ What's one-year-old, has four leg

Big Cats at the Zoo

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:16:00 GMT

Big Cats at the Zoo

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:12:00 GMT

Big Cats

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 13:17:00 GMT

The weather may not have been perfect, but that didn't keep these cats from playing. The Big Cats Exhibit made it's debut today at the Dakota Zoo here in Bismarck.Three tigers were let outside to play in their new habitat. The cats can play on the rocks

Cat Exhibit at Dakota Zoo

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:09:00 GMT

And now, by far the cutest shot we have on tonight's program... They're the newest addition to the Dakota Zoo and you can see them tomorrow... The Big Cat Exhibit opens at three in the afternoon. The three tigers are being held in a special p

Cat Exhibit

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:17:00 GMT

You can expect to see more changes as you walk along the river. The Dakota Zoo Cat Exhibit is making some big strides and the exhibit is getting close to completion. Dakota Zoo Director, Terry Lincoln, says it is getting time for some of the finishing

Wahpeton zoo to get 2 cougar kittens from Wyoming

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:47:00 GMT

Wildlife officials say two motherless cougar kittens found in northwest Wyoming will be sent to a North Dakota zoo. Officials plan to transport the kittens to the Chahinkapa (chah-HINK'-ah-pah) Zoo in Wahpeton. Wyoming Game and Fish Depart

Bismarck zoo cat exhibit nearing opening

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:24:00 GMT

A 1.2 million dollar big cat exhibit at Dakota Zoo in Bismarck is on track for an early July opening. The exhibit will house snow leopards and tigers. Zoo director Terry Lincoln says one snow leopard is already at the zoo, and a second is likely

Sport Show Packs Bismarck Civic Center

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 12:54:00 GMT

The civic center was packed with people today at the Bismarck Tribune's Annual Sports Show going on this weekend. There is a little bit of everything at the showcase. Over 100 exhibitors have booths about fishing, boating, hunting, camping and much m

Zoo Cats

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:21:00 GMT

The Dakota Zoo receives a couple of late "Christmas" presents. Meet Jerrythe zoo's first snow leopard. He weighs about 90 pounds and just arrived from Los Angeles Zoo. You won't be able to see Jerry until this summerwhen the new "b

Staying Safe at the Dakota Zoo

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:30:00 GMT

Since the tiger escape and attack, Zoo's all over the nation are looking at their exhibits. Donnell Preskey has more on the safety of the Dakota Zoo... You go to the zoo to look at the animals from a safe distance. That's what the zoo wants too... At t

Winter at Dakota Zoo

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:00:00 GMT

Button-up your overcoat! Winter is officially here this weekend and guest reporter Tom Nelson tells us that animals, just like people, have their own way of dealing with the demands of the new season. It's blustery It's blue. It's bare. And, for t

Sheridan County hunting lodge officials sentenced

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 09:24:00 GMT

The former owners and operators of Sheyenne Valley Lodge in Sheridan County have pleaded guilty in what is likely the largest prosecution of federal wildlife violations in North Dakota history. Prosecutors say the case involved the illegal killi

Sheridan County hunting lodge officials sentenced

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 06:08:00 GMT

The former owners and operators of Sheyenne Valley Lodge in Sheridan County have pleaded guilty in what is likely the largest prosecution of federal wildlife violations in North Dakota history. Ted Mertz and son Orlan Mertz each were sentenced t

Eagle released

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:14:00 GMT

A rehabilitated golden eagle was released back into the wild today at Fort Lincoln State Park. The golden eagle, a cousin to the bald eagle, gets its name from the golden colored feathers on the back of its neck. This bird was found weak and thin in ea

Dakota Zoo Expansion

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:53:00 GMT

Tigers, spider monkeys, and wallabies...what do they have in common? These animals will be featured in new million-dollar exhibits at the Dakota Zoo in Bismarck next summer. A new Siberian Tiger and Snow Leopard exhibit is under construction right now.

Boy builds nest on top of capitol

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:08:00 GMT

Falcons may be the latest state tourist attraction for North Dakota. A fifteen-year-old boy scout from Bismarck has built a nesting box for falcons on top of the state Capitol building. Reporter Tracy Fugere tells us about Ryan Crawford's ongoing project

Zoo Set To Begin Construction on 'Roaring' Exhibit

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 13:07:00 GMT

The Dakota Zoo will be breaking ground soon on a new exhibit. The current campaign is called "Make the Big Cats Roar". Zoo Director Terry Lincoln says the zoo is always trying to add new exhibits for the public. He says ground could be broken in j

Dakota Zoo Opens Newest 'Attraction'

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 17:27:00 GMT

The Dakota Zoo has been open for more than 46 years. And it's been providing North Dakota residents new exhibits since. But now, there's something for visitors... and it has nothing to do with animals. (Terry Lincoln/ Zoo Director): "Important for

Bald Eagles Set Free

Wed, 16 May 2007 13:08:00 GMT

Two bald eagles are free. They are released today at Fort Lincoln State Park, but were previously recovering from injuries at the Dakota Zoo. One of the bald eagles came in from Oakes with a wing injury. The second bird was just very thin and came fro

Injured eagle may stay at South Dakota zoo

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 09:03:00 GMT

The zoo in Watertown, South Dakota will ask for permission to keep a bald eagle that's been recovering from a gunshot wound. The eagle was shot in northeastern South Dakota in March and was taken to Bramble Park zoo to recuperate. The zoo needs

Mandan police put big snake down

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 02:24:00 GMT

A six-foot boa constrictor was found near the [[kxtopic:missouri-river:t[Missouri River]:t]] in Mandan. Police say the big snake had to be euthanized because something had chewed on it, causing it's spine to be exposed. Police say the snake

Big snake found by Mandan police put down

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 02:24:00 GMT

Mountain Lion Trapped and Killed

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:57:00 GMT

Another mountain lion has been trapped in North Dakota. Game and Fish Department officials say the female lion was trapped in a snare in Theodore Roosevelt National Park on Saturday. They set out to outfit the lion with a radio collar but the animal was

Trapped mountain lion killed after unique effort to save it...

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 05:33:00 GMT

Another mountain lion has been caught in a bobcat trap in western North Dakota. Randy Kreil (kryl) with the state Game and Fish Department says the animal had to be euthanized yesterday because of injuries it suffered when it was snared. W

Trapped mountain lion killed after effort to save it...

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 05:12:00 GMT

Another mountain lion has been caught in a trap in western [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]]. Randy Kreil (kryl) with the state [[kxtopic:nd-game-and-fish-department:t[Game and Fish Department]:t]] says the animal had to be euthanized ye

Optimists wrapping up Christmas

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 17:43:00 GMT

Okay. So you finally get your Christmas shopping finished. Now, you have to wrap each gift. To a lot of people, this task is nothing but a pain. So, why not have someone else do it for you? Better yet, why not that someone else be a nonpro

"Dakota Zoo - Open during the winter, too"

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 06:57:00 GMT

Santa Visits Dakota Zoo

Sat, 09 Dec 2006 13:16:00 GMT

Santa Claus made a special visit to the Dakota Zoo in Bismarck this afternoon. It's part of the Saturdays with Santa program. Kids can come and tell Santa what they want for Christmas., They can also do some christmas art projects while enjoy

Worldwide Day of Play 9/30 Activate Bis-Mandan

Sat, 16 Sep 2006 18:00:00 GMT

Celebrate kids being healthy and becoming part of the Let's Just Play Go Healthy Movement! The 1st Annual Let's Just Play Day will be held Sat., Sept. 30 from 8:00am-2:00pm at Sertoma Park. Events include a kid's walk, Hip Hop Danc

Worldwide Day of Play - Activate Bismarck Mandan

Sat, 16 Sep 2006 18:00:00 GMT

Bismarck butterflies headed to Mexico

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 07:12:00 GMT

About two dozen monarch butterflies released in Bismarck this weekend are making a three-thousand mile journey to Mexico. Dakota Zoo volunteer Loren Kjonaas (CHUN'-us) raised the orange-and-black butterflies at his home and at the zoo. He

Dakota Zoo says goodbye to tigers

Sat, 02 Sep 2006 14:21:00 GMT

Bengal tigers that have grown up at Bismarck's Dakota Zoo are leaving soon. Murga and Pria came to the zoo as cubs about six months ago, on loan from The Institute of Greatly Endangered and Rare Species in South Carolina. They weighed about 18 po

Tigers that grew up at Bismarck zoo leaving soon

Sat, 02 Sep 2006 08:32:00 GMT

Back-to-school adventures are plentiful in North Dakota

Sun, 06 Aug 2006 18:00:00 GMT

August 7, 2006 For more information contact: Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division North Dakota Department of Commerce 701-328-2525 Back-to-school season is here, and parents all over know what that means: shopping

N.D. authorities seek wayward wallaroo

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 18:00:00 GMT

Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. - Law enforcement authorities on the lookout for criminals also are keeping an eye out for a missing kangaroo. Corey Botner, who lives southwest of Bismarck, said he was feeding his pet wallaroo, a member of th

Bismarck man reports missing pet wallaroo

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 18:00:00 GMT

Sherman the alligator dies at zoo

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 18:00:00 GMT

One of the Bismarck zoo's newest residents has died. "Sherman," a 50-year-old American alligator, died on Tuesday. Dakota Zoo assistant director Rod Fried says preliminary results from a necropsy performed by veterinarians indica

"Sherman" The Alligator Dies At Dakota Zoo

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 18:00:00 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ One of the Bismarck zoo's newest residents has died. ``Sherman,'' a 50-year-old American alligator, died on Tuesday. Dakota Zoo assistant director Rod Fried sa

DAKOTA ZOO INSTALLS HAND SANITIZING STATIONS

Fri, 13 May 2005 18:00:00 GMT

HAND SANITIZERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED NEAR THE ANIMALS YOU CAN PET. THEY WERE IN PLACE BEFORE ALL THE PEOPLE GOT SICK AT THE PETTING ZOO IN FLORIDA. BUT ASSISTANT ZOO DIRECTOR ROD FRIED SAYS PEOPLE STILL NEED TO BE AWARE OF WHAT

ZOO BABIES COME TO DAKOTA ZOO

Fri, 29 Apr 2005 18:00:00 GMT

THE ANIMALS ARE OUT AND EXCITED TO SEE YOU. ZOO DIRETOR TERRY LINCOLN SAYS IT?S BABY SEASON. ALL KINDS OF BABY ANIMALS ARE ON DISPLAY. HE ALSO SAYS THERE WILL BE SOME NEW AND EXCITING ADDITIONS TO THE ZOO IN THE NEXT MONTH.

Bald Eagle set free

Thu, 11 Mar 2004 18:00:00 GMT

IT WAS A MOMENT OF PRIDE THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR WILDLIFE OFFICIALS... AS AMERICA?S BIRD TOOK TO THE SKIES. AT SERTOMA PARK IN BISMARCK... FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND DAKOTA ZOO OFFICIALS RELEASED A BALD EAGLE. THE ANIMAL WAS CA

Buffalo loose in Bismarck-Mandan!

Sat, 13 Dec 2003 18:00:00 GMT

A buffalo was spotted near the Palace Arms Hotel. The Dakota Zoo was notified, and tranquilized the animal on West Main Street. In the next half hour, the buffalo wandered about six or seven blocks to Bell Street and Sweet Avenue. The

Dakota Zoo founder dead

Sat, 27 Sep 2003 18:00:00 GMT

Christianson turned a collection of animals on his farm northwest of Bismarck into one of the top zoos in the region when Dakota Zoo opened in 1961. Zoo director Terry Lincoln says Christianson would point out that he had a lot of he

Signs at the Dakota Zoo

Fri, 16 May 2003 18:00:00 GMT

KELLY HEITKAMP, IS A SENIOR GIRL SCOUT. FOR A PROJECT SHE TOOK ON A HUGE TASK. SHE RESEARCHED LEWIS AND CLARK'S JOURNALS TOOK WHAT THEY SAID ABOUT NORTH DAKOTA'S ANIMALS AND MADE THEM INTO SIGNS FOR THE ZOO. SHE SAYS SHE

Dakota Zoo opens

Fri, 25 Apr 2003 18:00:00 GMT

People are getting a chance to see some new animals, as well as renovations to the facility. Th zoo has plans of making a viewing area for the elk, so people can get a closer look. Family memberships are on sale now for $45. Members a

West Nile Virus

Sat, 01 Mar 2003 18:00:00 GMT

State veterinarian Larry Schuler says horse owners need to get their animals vaccinated soon, before the bugs start flying. Horses that got shots in the past will need to get booster shots. The Dakota Zoo has eleven horses to protect a

Spring Break in North Dakota can be an adventure

Tue, 07 Mar 2006 18:00:00 GMT

March 8, 2006 For more information, contact Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division North Dakota Department of Commerce 701-328-2525 Need some ideas on how to keep your kids occupied during Spring Break? Here are just a

Spring brings mild weather, awesome activities

Thu, 24 Mar 2005 18:00:00 GMT

March 25, 2005 For more information contact Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division North Dakota Department of Commerce 701-328-2525 Spring is a refreshing time of the year. What little snow has fallen is usually gone. Perennial flowers start poppin

There's still time for a family outing

Wed, 03 Aug 2005 18:00:00 GMT

Aug. 4, 2005 For more information contact Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division North Dakota Department of Commerce 701-328-2525 The final month of summer vacation is upon those with school-aged children. But there's still time to squeeze in a fam