Wild Weekdays


Explore the zoo every Wednesday through the end of the year for just $5 when you buy tickets online ($7 at the gate).

    Santa at the Zoo


    Visit Santa Claus and all your favorite animals at Santa at the Zoo from 10 am - 2 pm on Saturday, December 6!

      Zoo Breaks Ground on Butterfly Garden


      The groundbreaking kicks off phase one of a plan that will transform the zoo grounds.

        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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          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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            Memberships at SFZA


            A Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium (SFZA) membership opens a whole wild world for you!

              Adopt an Animal


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


                10 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


                November 14 - Late Night at BHA (Butterfly House & Aquarium)

                December 6 - Santa at the Zoo (Great Plains Zoo)

                December 13 - Holiday at BHA (Butterfly House & Aquarium)

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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