Actually, one of the more popular exhibits at the zoo is the prairie dog town. It’s one that little kids can see up close, which for a kid is a pretty big deal. The zoo does a great job of making the animals accessible to children, but the nature of these little prairie dogs just keeps them close to where kids can peek at them.

My youngest boy is standing now, which gives him the opportunity to get out of the stroller and look in certain places. This is one. He stood forever looking at the prairie dogs, until they finally started staring back! The Dakota Zoo has a lot more in store for him, and as soon as he starts walking, his zoo experience will get even more exciting.