Admission
9 am - 5 pm
(last admission at 4 pm)
General Admission Online Ticket Purchase:
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Member Friends and Family Ticket Purchase:
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Admission Pricing
*All children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult
Adults (Ages 13-59) $15.50 + Tax
Youth (Ages 2-12) $11.50 + Tax
Infant (Under age 2) Free
Seniors (Ages 60+)/Military/Student (with valid student ID) $14.50 + Tax
Attraction Pricing
Individual Ride Tickets (Train & Carrousel) $3.00/each
Ride Pass (6 Rides) $15.00
Zoo for All Tickets
The Great Plains Zoo is proud to offer the Zoo for All Program to help make the Zoo accessible for all families. All those who participate in programs including South Dakota’s SNAP, TANF, and WIC are eligible to receive a reduced regular Zoo admission rate.
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*Because the Zoo remains open year round, some animals may be off exhibit, and some exhibits may be closed due to weather. The Zoo and Museum are closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, and Christmas Day.