Zoo Admission
Admission
We are excited you're looking to visit Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium's Great Plains Zoo campus. Every visit helps us to support hundreds of animals each day, provide educational programs, and work on conservation efforts that save animals from extinction!
Hours of Operation: 10 am - 5 pm (last admission at 4 pm)
Note: Africa area closes at 4 pm daily (species including lions, giraffes, and zebras may not be viewable after 4 pm). All animals have access to indoor areas, dens, and other habitat features that may hide them from view at any time.
Purchase Tickets
Pricing
Admission
All children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult- Adults (Ages 13-59): $15.50 + Tax
- Youth (Ages 2-12): $11.50 + Tax
- Infant (Under age 2): Free
- Seniors (Ages 60+), Military, or Student (with valid student ID): $14.50 + Tax
Attractions
- Carousel Tickets: $3/each (open weekends only in September)
- Ride Pass (6 Rides): $15
Zoo for All Tickets
Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium (SFZA) is proud to offer the Zoo & Aquarium for All Program to help make SFZA accessible for all families. All those who participate in programs including South Dakota’s SNAP, TANF, and WIC are eligible to receive a reduced regular admission rate.