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Visitor tip
Visit during summer to enjoy the splash pad, which is perfect for cooling off on hot days and letting kids burn off energy while you continue exploring the zoo.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the giraffe and animal viewing areas, which are the most talked-about exhibits. Animals are notably active during visits, offering better viewing experiences than at larger zoos.
About Great Plains Zoo
Animals in habitats & in displays. Zoo with wildlife from around the world plus a museum with over 100 mounted animals.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo & Aquarium
- Highlights
- Animals from seven continents, South Dakota's largest saltwater aquarium, butterfly conservatory, splash pad
- Hours
- 10am-5pm (Zoo); 10am-4pm (Butterfly House & Aquarium)
- Location
- Sioux Falls, SD (two campuses)
What visitors say
This zoo may be smaller in size, but it truly stands out in its own way. There are several animals here that I haven’t seen at other zoos, which made the visit feel unique and special. The animals all seemed very active during our…
This was a great experience with our family. There are lots of different animals to look at and plenty of places for the kids to rest and have a good time. Highly recommend!
Great little zoo! It is under construction currently, but it was a nice set up & there are some unique species available to learn more about. Seems very family friendly & there is a little splash park inside the zoo to help littles cool…
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Did You Know?
- Great Plains Zoo participates in a reciprocal zoo membership program that grants exclusive access to the San Diego Zoo, providing members with benefits across multiple major zoos
- The zoo features South Dakota's largest public saltwater aquarium and the state's only butterfly conservatory ecosystem as part of its Butterfly House & Aquarium campus
- The zoo houses rare red wolf populations and black rhinos alongside animals from seven continents, making it notable for species diversity despite being described as a smaller-sized zoo
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