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Get ready for an egg-citing Easter celebration at our annual Egg-stravaganza, proudly sponsored by the Sioux Falls Canaries!
Join us for a day filled with delightful egg hunts, egg-themed facts and fun, animals, story times, photo ops, and endless fun for the whole family!
We hope you'll join us for a sensational day under the sun!
Activities Schedule:
Take a walk on the wild side and explore the Great Plains Zoo during this adults-only, after-hours expedition!
Your inner explorer will come to life as you:
Proceeds from Zoofari will support our efforts to bring all elements of land, sea, and sky to one campus.
Join us at Butterfly House & Aquarium (BHA) from 10 am - 2 pm on July 16 for Scoops & Sea Stars!
Enjoy a complimentary scoop of ice cream with toppings, participate in a fun sea star-themed craft, and attend informative sea star talks led by our expert aquarists!
Don't miss out on this delightful and educational event at BHA. See you there!
More info coming soon!
Event info coming soon!
More info coming soon!
Immerse yourself in the magic of Books & Butterflies at the Butterfly House & Aquarium!
Join us for a delightful day filled with reading and creativity. From 10 am - 1 pm, Reach Literacy will be on site with books for kids to explore and take home, plus a chance to win a gift card to their store!
In addition, we'll have a special edition of Bookworms and a craft station where you'll be able to create your own bookmark available from 10 am - 2 pm.
We hope to see you for this wonderful blend of books and butterflies!
More info coming soon!
More info coming soon!
Your Great Plains Zoo works to be an inclusive place of fun, education, and discovery! This year we have added an additional hour to ZooBoo to allow those with sensory processing issues to experience the event. During this time, the capacity allowed will be low. We ask that you please not reserve a ticket for this time if you don't require it to allow others that do to have a ZooBoo experience to last a lifetime!
Move U will be on site from 9 - 10 am during Sensory Saturday providing sensory activities!
ZooBoo tickets are valid for the day of purchase only. Each ticket grants entrance for one individual on the night purchased. ZooBoo is held rain, snow, or shine and is completely outdoors – so be sure to dress for the weather. No refunds will be given.
While we want everyone to have a fun experience and feel free to express themselves, we value safety and offer a family-friendly environment for all. Please read our guidelines below:
Every year, the Great Plains Zoo thrills kids and adults alike with ZooBoo, a Halloween extravaganza! With plenty of spooktacular fun to be had, there's something for everyone.
Admission included with Monarch and Gold memberships. No ticket required, as long as everyone is named on your membership. Bring your membership card directly to the quick scan line.
Palm oil, which is grown in tropical rainforests, is an ingredient in many types of candy. The uncontrolled clearing of rainforests for palm oil plantations has led to the widespread loss of habitats for endangered species, including Orangutans and Siamang Gibbons.
Do your part to preserve wildlife by purchasing candy that is palm oil free, or made with sustainable palm oil. View our handy candy guide here.
Get ready for a hauntingly good time as we transform our aquatic world into a Halloween wonderland!
Join us at Butterfly House & Aquarium for a family-friendly event filled with thrilling crafts, sweet treats, and a special appearance by The Little Mermaid!
This eerie event is included with your admission (or membership), so come in costume and make a splash!
