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Admission

Adults (Ages 13-59) $12.75 + Tax
Youth (Ages 2-12) $9.25 + Tax
Infant (Under age 2) Free
Seniors (Ages 60+) $11.75 + Tax

Last Admission:  4 p.m.

*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.

Winter
10/1/18 – 3/31/19
Hours:  M – Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Last Admission:  4 p.m.

Spring
4/1/19 - 5/24/19
House:  M - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Last Admission:  4 p.m.

Summer
5/25/19 - 9/2/19
Hours: M - Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Last Admission: 6 p.m.

Fall
9/3/19 – 9/30/19
Hours:  M – Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Last Admission:  5 p.m.

Great Plains Zoo Entrance

  • Love this zoo! Great place to get a walk in and the animals are everywhere! The museum/indoor part is very educational too. Has a lot of shade for when it's hot out. Very clean. Friendly staff.

    Taylor F•Sioux Falls

  • 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

  • A really great zoo featuring some exotic species and I liked the focus on conservancy/breeding to preserve species for the rhinos. The safari area's cheetah was awesome to see. During a week day going, it was quite open to walk around and enjoy without too much crowding.

    Joseph H

  • The museum gives you a break from the sun on hot summer days and has a great selection of animal exhibits from around the world.  The zoo keeps growing and adding new animal habitats or improving existing ones.  Membership offers reciprocal benefits to other zoos around the country.

    Bill T
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