Holiday Gift Guide

Add some wild to your gift giving this year with unique gifts from Great Plains Zoo and Butterfly House & Aquarium!
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    Zoo Lover's Day

    Celebrate Zoo Lover's Day with FREE admission!
    Admission & Hours

      Limited Time Holiday Package

      Now through December 31, enjoy four (4) tickets to either GPZ or BHA campuses, $45 in Zoo Bucks, and a free ECO Tote voucher!
      Holiday Package

        Holiday Membership Deals

        Treat yourself or a loved one to a membership this holiday season and receive bonus Zoo Bucks! Offer runs now through December 31.
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          Roar Café - Order Ahead

          Skip the line and order online! Don't forget to enter your membership discount code for even more savings!
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            Hear the roar!

            All new African Lion exhibit is now OPEN!
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              Adopt an Animal

              Help care for your favorite animal friend!
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                Visitor Info

                Visiting Time

                10 am

                Zoo Opens

                4 pm

                Last Admission

                5 pm

                Zoo Closes

                Contact Info

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

                Our Mission:

                Creating connection and inspiring conservation of wild species and spaces.

                Great Plains Zoo is a leader in conservation, education, and discovery in Sioux Falls! The Zoo’s collection includes tigers, giraffe, rhinos, zebras, and an award-winning snow monkey exhibit.

                Humboldt penguin

                Animals

                North America

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                African Savanna

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                Primates

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                Flamingos

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                Asian Cats

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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.
                  squirrel monkey