What's Happening
Monday, May 29
11 am & 1 pm - Giraffe feedings*
11:30 am - Camel enrichment demo
2:30 pm - Komodo dragon chat
3 pm - Primate feeding
*Giraffe and weather dependent
Tuesday, May 30
11 am & 1 pm - Giraffe feedings*
11:30 am - Black bear bone enrichment
2:30 pm - Chinese alligator zookeeper chat
3 pm - Primate feeding
*Giraffe and weather dependent
PRINTABLE WEEKLY SUMMER SCHEDULE
Book your private golf cart tour! (Next date June 2.)
Note: Many animals have indoor/outdoor access, so they will not always be visible in their habitats. Check back - or wait a few minutes - and often, they'll come out!
- Zoo birds are off exhibit due to recent positive bird flu cases in Minnehaha County. We are working with the SD state vet to determine if/when they can safely come out this season.
Bubbletron
Enjoy bubbles in the Plaza from 9 am - noon, Monday-Saturday. Weather dependant.
*Bubbles courtesy of SoDak Soda
Vet Schedule
Most animal exams and procedures happen right away in the morning.
*Subject to change based on animal needs*
Friday Bookworms
- Summer Bookworms starts June 5.
2023 Zoo Events
June 10 | Flutterfest
June 18 | Father's Day (dads get half off)
June 24 | Zippity Zoo Day
July 1-4 | Heroes Weekend (veterans, military, and first responders get half off)
July 27 | Zoofari
August 12 | Animal Enrichment Day
September 30 | Fall Fun
October 27-29 | ZooBoo
November 11 | Veterans Day (veterans get half off admission)
November 25 | Creative Creatures Art Show
December 9 | Santa at the Zoo
December 27 | Zoo Free Day
Soft Play Area
Relax and refresh while the kids play on the indoor soft playground in the Delbridge Museum of Natural History.
Attraction tickets available online!
*Carousel is open on weekends
Sanford Carousel
The custom-designed carousel consists of six horses, three zebras, an elephant, white rhino, gorilla, dolphin, deer, rooster, cheetah - and two panda bears!
The carousel also has a handicap-accessible bench seat.

Now offering the GPZ Ride Pass - 6 rides for $15! Add it on when you purchase your tickets online or ask about it at the Admissions window on your next trip to the zoo!