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Summer hours to begin on Saturday, April 26th! Open daily 9 am - 5 pm. Final admission at 4 pm.
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      Summer Celebration

      Join us for a sensational day under the sun as we kick off the summer season with farm feeding, carousel, train rides, and more!
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        Butterfly House & Aquarium

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            All new African Lion exhibit is now OPEN!
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                Great Plains Zoo
                Visitor Info

                Great Plains Zoo
                Visiting Time

                10 am

                Zoo Opens

                4 pm

                Last Admission

                5 pm

                Zoo Closes

                Great Plains Zoo
                Contact Info

                805 S Kiwanis Ave
                Sioux Falls, SD 57104
                (605) 367-7003

                Butterfly House & Aquarium
                Visitor Info

                Butterfly House & Aquarium
                Visiting Time

                10 am

                BHA Opens

                3:30 pm

                Last Admission

                4 pm

                BHA Closes

                Butterfly House & Aquarium
                Contact Info

                4320 S Oxbow Ave
                Sioux Falls, SD 57106
                (605) 334-9466

                Our Mission:

                Creating connection and inspiring conservation of wild species and spaces.

                Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium is a leader in conservation, education, and discovery on two campuses in Sioux Falls! The Butterfly House & Aquarium campus is home to South Dakota's largest public saltwater aquarium - and only butterfly conservatory ecosystem. At the Great Plains Zoo campus, visit animals from seven continents, including red wolves, lions, rhinos, penguins, and giraffes!

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                Upcoming Events

                April 19 - Egg-stravaganza (GPZ)

                April 26 - Party for the Planet (Sertoma Park)

                May 24 - Summer Celebration (GPZ)

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                "We love to visit the zoo. They have great outdoor exhibits and lots to do inside as well. Great for kids and adults."
                – Robin A.
                "Lots of great exhibits and animals to see! Fun gift shop and learning center."
                – Stephanie N.
                "Love this zoo! Great place to get a walk in and the animals are everywhere! Has a lot of shade for when it's hot out. Very clean. Friendly staff."
                – Taylor F.
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