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ZooMontana, Billings, MT

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ZooMontana

A nonprofit zoo in Billings focused on Montana and cold-climate wildlife, with a botanical garden on site.

Billings, MT

About ZooMontana

ZooMontana is a nonprofit zoo on about 70 acres in Billings. It is the only zoo in the state and also runs a botanical garden. Its animals live in habitats meant to resemble their natural homes. The zoo concentrates on wildlife native to Montana, the Rocky Mountains, and other cold regions, and it also houses animals from around the world indoors. It was founded as a 501(c)(3) in 1992 and reports more than 160,000 visitors a year. The zoo is accredited by the AZA, and its rescued and ambassador animals include bald eagles, grizzly bears, red pandas, and wolves.

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The closest stops to ZooMontana, ordered by straight-line distance.

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    DanWalt Gardens

    Under $25

    A family run botanical garden and event venue in Billings blooming from May through October.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    5.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Sports & Outdoors

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    Local Gem

    Billings

    No admission fee

    Plan a visit to Billings, Montana's largest city, set along the Yellowstone River beneath the Rims.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    6.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sightseeing
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    Southeast Montana

    No admission fee

    Montana's southeastern tourism region, spanning badlands, dinosaur digs, and Old West history across 13 counties.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    7.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sports & Outdoors

    Lake Elmo State Park

    Under $25

    A 123-acre urban state park in Billings built around a 64-acre reservoir, popular for swimming, paddling, fishing, and lakeside walks.

    10 mi awaySwitch it up: Sports & Outdoors

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Pompeys Pillar National Monument

    Under $25

    Climb a boardwalk up a sandstone butte to see the signature William Clark carved on July 25, 1806.

    35 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sports & Outdoors
    Outdoor Adventure

    Absaroka River Adventures

    $25–$50

    Guided whitewater rafting and fishing trips on the Stillwater and Yellowstone Rivers.

    42 mi awaySwitch it up: Sports & Outdoors

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