July 4 - 6


Half off walkup admission for military, first responders, & medical professionals at both SFZA campuses.

    Tiki Party Adult Night


    Join us for our first Adult Night at the Zoo, featuring tropical drinks, Hawaiian-inspired bites, and live music by Too Drunk to Fish!

      Axolotls Arrive at Butterfly House


      Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium is thrilled to welcome axolotls to the Butterfly House & Aquarium campus!
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        Roar Café - Order Ahead


        Skip the line and order online! Don't forget to enter your membership discount code for even more savings!
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          Butterfly House & Aquarium


          Embark on an unforgettable adventure where you'll discover the wonder of tropical butterflies and the mesmerizing world of marine aquariums at BHA!
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            Adopt an Animal


            Help care for your favorite animal friend!
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              Great Plains Zoo
              Visiting Time


              9 am

              Zoo Opens

              4 pm

              Last Admission

              5 pm

              Zoo Closes

              Butterfly House & Aquarium
              Visitor Info


              Butterfly House & Aquarium
              Visiting Time


              10 am

              BHA Opens

              3:30 pm

              Last Admission

              4 pm

              BHA Closes

              Butterfly House & Aquarium
              Contact Info


              4320 S Oxbow Ave
              Sioux Falls, SD 57106
              (605) 334-9466

              Our Mission:

              Creating connection and inspiring conservation of wild species and spaces.

              Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium is a leader in conservation, education, and discovery on two campuses in Sioux Falls! The Butterfly House & Aquarium campus is home to South Dakota's largest public saltwater aquarium - and only butterfly conservatory ecosystem. At the Great Plains Zoo campus, visit animals from seven continents, including red wolves, lions, rhinos, penguins, and giraffes!

              Humboldt penguin

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              Upcoming Events


              July 16 - Scoops & Snakes (Butterfly House & Aquarium)

              July 18 - Tiki Party Adult Night (Great Plains Zoo)

              August 6 - Member Appreciation Day (Great Plains Zoo)

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              "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.
              "Love this zoo! Great place to get a walk in and the animals are everywhere! Has a lot of shade for when it's hot out. Very clean. Friendly staff."
              – Taylor F.
                squirrel monkey