Membership

Limited Time Membership Deal

For a limited time only, now through December 31, purchase or renew a membership and receive Zoo Bucks to use on-site at both Great Plains Zoo and Butterfly House & Aquarium campuses.

Whether you're renewing your membership or gifting one to someone special, it’s a perfect way to support our mission, enjoy all the perks of a membership, and get extra spending power for an unforgettable visit!

Purchase New Membership
Renew Existing Membership
Gift a 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.

Membership Types

AZA Reciprocal Admissions Program

By becoming a member of your Great Plains Zoo, an Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) accredited organization, you can gain access to discounted admissions to other AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums that choose to participate in the Reciprocal Admissions Program.

Participating Zoos & Aquariums

Membership Levels & Benefits

Standard

Admission:

Year-Round Admission w/ Blackout Dates

Event Admissions:

Members Only Savings

Parking:

Included

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

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

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