I have only been to two zoos before, the one in the twin cities, and the one in Minot. The one in Minot is not as big as I would like for a zoo, but its ok. I think you will like it. And if you need advice on what vet to go to up there I would go to West Oaks Animal Hospital. The clinic is run by a wife and husband team. I always went to the wife, Amy. Shes really nice. Shes very polite and helpful and really cares about the animals. And if ts an after hour call shes very good bout those too. God knows I have had plenty with Heidi (shes very accident prone). I dont know if you kennel or anything, but I've heard that Sterling Kennels arent the greatest. THere are two other kennels there also, Best Pet Kennels and Ambush. I used to take Heidi to the Ambush one, but I quit after I realized she gets really anxious and stressed out in a kennel situation. And she always came back with no voice cause she barked too much. When are you moving there?