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City in North Dakota, United States
Photo: Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant), CC BY-SA 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons
Wahpeton is a town in the Red River Valley of North Dakota. It has a population of about 8,000 people (2020). It is the home of North Dakota State College of Science.
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Open May through September. Zoo features 200 animals, including Siberian tigers, kangaroos, otters, bears, snow leopards, and monkeys. Admission fee $5, $4.50 seniors, and $2 for children under 13
This 40-foot long catfish statue is visible from Highway 10 and is next to a dock. It is referred to locally as Wahpper. Locals claim it is the largest catfish sculpture in the world.
On the county's 200 miles of groomed trails.
Offers tent sites and RV sites with electrical hookups for up to 7 days.
With tent and RV sites, electrical and water hookups.
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