Tiki Party Adult Night


Join us for our first Adult Night at the Zoo, featuring tropical drinks, Hawaiian-inspired bites, and live music by Too Drunk to Fish!

    Axolotls Arrive at Butterfly House


    Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium is thrilled to welcome axolotls to the Butterfly House & Aquarium campus!
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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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        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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          Adopt an Animal


          Help care for your favorite animal friend!
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            Great Plains Zoo
            Visiting Time


            9 am

            Zoo Opens

            4 pm

            Last Admission

            5 pm

            Zoo Closes

            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!

            Humboldt penguin

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            Upcoming Events


            July 16 - Scoops & Snakes (Butterfly House & Aquarium)

            July 18 - Tiki Party Adult Night (Great Plains Zoo)

            August 6 - Member Appreciation 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