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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

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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.

Girl riding carrousel at Great Plains Zoo

 

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!

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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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