Sea & Snow


Sweater weather is here! Pair an outing at the Great Plains Zoo with a tropical escape to the Butterfly House & Aquarium with Sea & Snow.
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    Butterfly House & Aquarium


    Embark on an unforgettable adventure where you'll discover the wonder of tropical butterflies and the mesmerizing world of marine aquariums at BHA!
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          Great Plains Zoo Campus
          Visitor Info


          Great Plains Zoo Campus
          Visiting Time


          10 am

          Zoo Opens

          4 pm

          Last Admission

          5 pm

          Zoo Closes

          Great Plains Zoo Campus
          Contact Info


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

          Butterfly House & Aquarium/Sertoma Park Campus
          Visitor Info


          Butterfly House & Aquarium/Sertoma Park Campus
          Visiting Time


          10 am

          BHA Opens

          3:30 pm

          Last Admission

          4 pm

          BHA Closes

          Butterfly House & Aquarium/Sertoma Park Campus
          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!

          Humboldt penguin

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          Upcoming Events


          December 5-6 - Winterfest (Great Plains Zoo)

          December 27 - Zoo Lover's Day (Great Plains Zoo)

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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