What’s Happening
Helpful Tips to Plan Your Trip
Are you planning a trip to Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History in Sioux Falls, SD? You’ve come to the right place to find out what’s going on at the zoo right now. Browse the updates and schedules below to make the most effective use of your time at the zoo, and make sure you don’t miss out on any of our exciting events. You can pre-purchase carousel or train ride tickets or browse the menu at the Roar Café. Check back here often as we continually update this page with all the happenings and events planned at the zoo.
Plan Your Trip
Attraction Tickets Available Online!
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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ROAR Café
You’ll definitely work up an appetite during all the fun and excitement at the zoo.View Menu
Weekday Bubbles
2023 summer bubbles are sponsored by SoDak Soda. Bubbles are weather dependent.Vet Schedule
*Subject to change based on animal needsFriday Bookworms
Fridays at 10:30 AM. Join us in the classroom for an animal story, activity, and an animal encounter!Upcoming Zoo Events
May 27
Great Life Summer Kickoff
June 10
Flutterfest
June 18
Father's Day
June 24
Zippity Zoo Day
All Events
Soft Play Area
Relax and refresh while the kids play on the indoor soft playground in the Delbridge Museum of Natural History.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.