ATTENTION GUESTS: Due to extreme cold, the Great Plains Zoo campus will be CLOSED Friday, January 23.

The Butterfly House & Aquarium campus will remain OPEN - come warm up with us!

One Ticket. Two Adventures.


Two tickets, one great price! Enjoy admission to the Great Plains Zoo AND the Butterfly House & Aquarium with our Sea & Snow package!

    Member Appreciation Day at BHA


    Join us on Saturday, February 21 at the Butterfly House & Aquarium (BHA) for a special day dedicated to our valued Monarch members!

      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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          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


            February 21 - Member Appreciation Day at BHA (Butterfly House & Aquarium)

            April 4 - Eggstravaganza (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