Aquariums
Butterfly House & Aquarium
📍 4320 S Oxbow Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
About Butterfly House & Aquarium
Live butterfly & aquatic animal exhibits. Attraction with hundreds of active butterflies plus sea life displays, including a touch pool. Houses South Dakota's largest public saltwater aquarium, making it a regional record for marine exhibits in the state. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,454 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Location
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Highlights
- South Dakota's largest public saltwater aquarium and only butterfly conservatory ecosystem
- Hours
- 10 am–4 pm, last admission 3:30 pm
- Best For
- All ages
💡 Did You Know?
- Houses South Dakota's largest public saltwater aquarium, making it a regional record for marine exhibits in the state
- Features a butterfly conservatory ecosystem with hundreds of active tropical butterflies that visitors can interact with by holding flowers for butterflies to land on
- Operates a touch pool and touch tank where visitors can directly handle sea creatures like stingrays and starfish, mentioned in 41+ reviews
- Offers BUGSMobile education programs, extending its educational reach beyond the physical venue through mobile outreach
💬 What Visitors Say
- Rent a butterfly feeder when visiting the butterfly house - it's an affordable add-on that significantly enhances the experience by allowing butterflies to land directly on flowers you're holding for up-close viewing
- Check ahead before visiting as touch pools and touch tanks may have variable closure schedules - call to confirm these interactive experiences are available on your visit date
- Plan 1-2 hours for your visit as this is a smaller attraction - combine the butterfly house and aquarium sections to maximize your experience in a compact timeframe
- Use membership discount codes when ordering food at Roar Café and place orders ahead to skip lines and save money on dining
- This venue is ideal for young children ages 5-6+ who will enjoy interactive elements like the butterfly feeder activity and sea creature viewing, though some may need lower expectations if touch tanks are closed
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