Paul Bunyan Animal Land
Bemidji, MN
- Admission
- $12
- Accreditation
- None listed
not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Everything below is directory information drawn from public sources and the zoo's own site.
Animals at Paul Bunyan Animal Land
16 confirmedMammals14
Jack Dykinga · Public domainAmerican Bison
User:Mas3cf · CC BY-SA 4.0Gray Wolf
Kuebi = Armin Kübelbeck · CC BY-SA 3.0Goat
Lilly M · CC BY-SA 3.0Sika Deer
Joe Ravi · CC BY-SA 3.0Prairie Dog
Liné1 · CC BY-SA 3.0Porcupine
Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0Ring-tailed Lemur
Becker1999 (Paul and Cathy) · CC BY 2.0Bobcat
John Torcasio · CC BY-SA 4.0Kangaroo
USDA photo by Scott Bauer · Public domainWhite-tailed Deer
Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0Raccoon
National Park Service · Public domainCougar
菅野温泉（かんのおんせん）玄関のキタキツネP6270365.jpg : Snake Head 1995 Rüppell's_fox.jpg : HelmutBoehm Vulpes corsac 2010.JPG : 4028mdk09 A · CC BY 2.0Fox
Fish1
Feathers & Fangs from visitors
What people who've been to Paul Bunyan Animal Land say
A Feather is something this zoo does well; a Fang is something it gets wrong. Left by people who've been, and read by us before they appear.
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About Paul Bunyan's Animal Land
Paul Bunyan's Animal Land is a seasonal wildlife park at 3857 Animal Land Dr SE in Bemidji, Minnesota. According to its website, the park houses nearly 75 animals representing every continent and offers interactive animal experiences. It is not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Exhibits and habitats
The website lists white-tailed deer, sika deer, bison, bears, wolves, kangaroos, monkeys, lemurs, bobcats, cougars, raccoons, porcupines, reptiles, African grey parrots, foxes, cavies, jackals, prairie dogs, goats among its animals.
Two interactive features are described. At Monster Bucks, visitors can hand-feed white-tailed deer bucks with large antlers, and a trout pond lets visitors feed rainbow trout. The park has designated picnic spots, and a gift shop sells souvenirs and animal-themed items.
Planning your visit
As listed on the park's website, it operates from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the final ticket sale at 5 p.m. Ticket prices are on the park's website, which lists separate rates by age and free admission for children under 2. The listed phone number is 218-556-3234.
What we haven't confirmed
Everything above came from public sources. These specifics we haven't stood behind yet:
- History and year opened
- Parking
- Accessibility information
Paul Bunyan Animal Land compared with nearby zoos
How Paul Bunyan Animal Land lines up against other zoos in the same state. We don't have coordinates for it yet, so these aren't ranked by distance.
| Zoo | Admission | Hours | Size | AZA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Bunyan Animal LandThis zooBemidji, MN | $12 | Open Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (last ticket sale 5:00 PM). | — | No |
| Como Park Zoo and ConservatorySaint Paul, MN | Free | 10AM – 4PM | — | Yes |
| Hemker Park & ZooFreeport, MN | $21.52 | 10 AM – 6 PM | — | No |
| Lake Superior ZooDuluth, MN | — | — | 19 acres | Yes |
Distances are straight-line. A dash means we haven't confirmed that detail yet, not that the zoo lacks it.
AZAThe Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Accredited members have passed an independent inspection of animal care and welfare, safety, conservation and education, repeated every five years. Many smaller facilities never apply, so “not accredited” isn't a verdict on its own. What accreditation means · How we check this
Paul Bunyan Animal Land: common questions
Where is Paul Bunyan's Animal Land?
It is at 3857 Animal Land Dr SE in Bemidji, Minnesota.
When is it open?
The website lists Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
What animals can visitors see?
The website lists deer, bison, bears, wolves, kangaroos, monkeys, lemurs, bobcats, cougars and others, nearly 75 animals in all.
Can visitors feed the animals?
The site describes hand-feeding of white-tailed deer bucks and feeding of rainbow trout in a pond.
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