ZooMobile

We Bring the Zoo to You!

Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium’s ZooMobile program provides an opportunity to experience part of the zoo without the need to travel. From preschool to retired adults and everyone in between, your group is sure to enjoy it when we bring the zoo to you! Presentations with unique animals from around the world are the perfect way to bring an adventure to your doorstep.

Our ZooMobile programs are built around state and national science standards to deliver an enriching and engaging experience for ages 3 and up. The ZooMobile can travel up to 150 miles from the zoo, and we have options for small groups and large, as well as community events. Start your ZooMobile registration below or contact us for more information about your options.

Registration Form

Program Types

Class

Designed for up to 40 People

A ZooMobile class is perfect for a smaller group. This 30- to 45-minute program includes three live animals, and provides opportunities for participants to ask questions, see the animals up close, and even touch some of them!

Presentation

Designed for Groups of 40 or More

Presentations are ideal for a large, seated audience, such as a school assembly or library summer program. We tailor the 45-minute experience to suit a big crowd, including interactive opportunities and three animals. The entire audience will also get an up-close experience with one of our animals!

Community Events & Fairs

Designed for Come-and-Go Audiences
Make the ZooMobile part of your event! If you’ll have multiple vendors for families to interact with, we can add a live animal opportunity! Our table will display animal artifacts and a chance to meet live animals up close. This interactive display is available for up to two hours.

ZooMobile Registration

Start by filling out the registration form below, the type of program you’re requesting, and your preferred dates and times. Once the form is completed and submitted, a representative from the zoo will review your request and reach out if there are any questions. ZooMobile visits must be requested at least two weeks in advance are not guaranteed until you receive a confirmation email.

  • Billing Information

  • Type of Program

  • Dates Requested

    Please list up to three preferred dates for your ZooMobile visit.
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  • Select Classes or Presentations

    Classes and Presentations are 45 minutes in length. You can request up to four consecutive programs. Community Events/Fairs are up to two hours in length, and include a biofact table along with live animal ambassadors.

  • Program Fees & Policies

    Program Fees (additional program discount only applies for back-to-back programs) *If there is a wait time longer than 30 minutes between programs, a charge of $10 per 15 minutes will apply.

    Small Class (designed for up to 40 people):
    First Program: $80; each additional (up to 4): $50 (same date/location)

    Large Presentation (designed for groups of 40 or more):
    First Program: $160; each additional (up to 3): $100 (same date/location)

    Community Event/Fairs (for come-and-go audiences):
    First Hour: $150; second consecutive hour: $125

    Mileage: One-Way Fee
    In Sioux Falls City Limits: Free
    Outside Sioux Falls City Limits: $2 per mile (one-way)

    *Sales tax will be added to South Dakota locations. If your organization is exempt from sales tax, in the state of South Dakota, please complete the "Sales Tax Exemption Form" and return to the Great Plains Zoo.

    Severe Weather Closing: Due to the possibility of severe weather, cancellations are sometimes unavoidable. If your organization has a closing, please notify Zoo staff as soon as possible at (605) 367-8313 ext. 233. We will reschedule if possible.

    Classroom Animals: For the health and safety of your animals and ours, we are unable to present ZooMobiles in classrooms or other spaces where animals other than fish are housed. If this will present a challenge for your organization, please contact us and we will discuss possible options based on the animals housed in your space.

    For the health and safety of our animals, we are unable to present ZooMobiles in private homes. If you have a registered in-home daycare, please contact us for options.

Traveling Animal Tales

Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium's Traveling Animal Tales program provides an opportunity for your youngest learners to experience animals without the need to travel!

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