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Zoo Montana

2100 South Shiloh Road, Billings, MT 59106
406-652-8100
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Ranked #22 of 28 attractions in Billings
Type: Zoos
Owner description: The focus is on animal life in northern latitude, temperate climates with a variety of state-of-the-art habitats and exhibits including river otters,... more » Owner description: The focus is on animal life in northern latitude, temperate climates with a variety of state-of-the-art habitats and exhibits including river otters, black-footed ferrets, Siberian tigers and bald eagles. « less
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billings mt
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

I love that they have something to take family/kids to and you can go waste a day.....but I'm not sure this should really be classified as a zoo. great set up for trails.walking and enjoying a beautiful montana day.

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Montrose, Colorado
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

This zoo has a great staff. The people are super friendly, however there was nothing impressive to see except a peacock roaming around . All the animals were asleep or not available to see the ones we did see are ones that we in colorado see all the time it was disappointing but it was a cheap admission so not... More

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Belgrade, Montana
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

This is a cute Zoo with nature trails that run through it. First nice day in Montana, 70 degrees, alot of families enjoying the zoo and volunteers working on spring cleaning.

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Monterey, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Zoo Montana is doing nothing but good things these days and making progress. Under new management it is making strides every day. Admission price is extremely low and membership is also very affordable. It is the best place in town to take small children to let them run around outside and experience the animals. The playground area is very fun... More

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Shepherd, Montana
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26 attraction reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

Although this is considered a small zoo, it is on 70 acres and the grounds are just beautiful. This zoo was opened in 1995 and is Montana's only zoo and botanical park. Right now they are working on finishing up their NEW Living Wall habitats and their discovery center was so much fun with lots to see. I loved the... More

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Amarillo, Texas
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36 attraction reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

This is a very small zoo. It's a nice place to take younger children. They will enjoy the few animals the zoo has. Plus, since it's not too big you can get through it quickly, so the kids won't get bored.

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2012

Check the weather before you come to make sure you and your family will be comfortable all day. The park is a place to linger and become soulfully connected with our animal cousins.

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Billings, Montana
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41 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

Generally I don't approve of zoos. I think it's rather horrid to cage wild animals. Zoo Montana though is pretty interesting. I loved the Bengal tigers and the river otters. The grounds are lovely. The zoo has had a rough time with finances and lost its accreditation. I've given money to it because it's an attraction for the city of... More

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BILLINGS
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

Lots of space to run and explore. Has a good playground area and picnic tables for the end of your zoo visit.

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Chesapeake, Virginia
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26 attraction reviews
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70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

Zoo Montana was the fourth major zoo I've visited in the last six months. While there are some highlights at the zoo (mostly having to do with landscaping), it felt very lacking in a lot of stuff. I hate to be hard on the zoo, because I feel like they are trying, but the state should really pitch in and... More

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