Membership

Memberships Go Far Beyond Zoo Admission

There are numerous advantages and benefits when you have a membership at Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls, SD. Of course, there’s the year-round fun for the family and the convenience of enjoying the zoo for an hour, an afternoon, or an entire day — whatever works for you. But zoo memberships offer discounted admission to special events, food and beverage savings, deals on tickets for friends, and more. Most importantly, your membership plays a critical role in enabling us to continue with our conservation projects in our community and around the globe.

Whether you purchase a membership or renew one here on our website or in person at the zoo, it can be used immediately. All the perks and benefits are available to you right away, including reciprocal memberships at other AZA zoos around the country. Browse the membership options below and choose the one that includes the perks that are important to you.

Purchase New Membership
Renew Existing Membership

Membership Types

Membership Levels & Benefits

Standard

Admission:

Year-Round Admission w/ Blackout Dates

Event Admissions:

Members Only Savings

Parking:

Included

Attractions:

Members Only Savings

Food & Beverage:

10% Discount

Retail:

10% Discount

Education Programs:

Members Only Savings

Friends & Family:

15% off Additional Tickets

Butterfly House & Aquarium:

No Additional Benefits

Visit Other AZA Zoos w/ Reciprocal Program:

Included

Gold

Admission:

Unlimited Year-Round Admission to GPZ

Event Admissions:

Included

Parking:

Included

Attractions:

Members Only Savings

Food & Beverage:

15% Discount

Retail:

15% Discount

Education Programs:

Members Only Savings

Friends & Family:

1 Free Guest per Visit + 15% off Additional Tickets

Butterfly House & Aquarium:

No Additional Benefits

Visit Other AZA Zoos w/ Reciprocal Program:

Included

Monarch

Admission:

Unlimited Year-Round Admission to GPZ and BHA

Event Admissions:

Included

Parking:

Included

Attractions:

Members Only Savings

Food & Beverage:

15% Discount

Retail:

15% Discount at GPZ & 20% at BHA

Education Programs:

Members Only Savings

Friends & Family:

1 Free Guest per Visit + 15% off Additional Tickets & $1 off at BHA

Butterfly House & Aquarium:

1 Free Butterfly Feeder Every Sunday

Visit Other AZA Zoos w/ Reciprocal Program:

Included

The Pride Circle

The Pride Circle is made up of individual contributors who have a passionate dedication to the zoo and the work we’re able to accomplish here, and they connect with our mission and outreach to the local community. Pride Circle membership supports our unparalleled veterinary care to maintain the health of our animals, training and enrichment, educational outreach programs across the region, and conservation efforts locally and internationally. Pride Circle members give an annual gift of $1,000 or more and receive the following benefits:

  • A Monarch-Level Family Membership With Associated Benefits and 2 Guests per Visit
  • Exclusive Pride Circle Events
  • Exclusive Pride Circle Bi-Yearly Newsletter
  • VIP Conservation Conversation Access
Join the Pride Circle!