Zoo Events
Upcoming 2025 Events
Upcoming 2026 Events
Adult Night
Adult Night






















We're staying open late just for you!
On select Fridays, enjoy the beauty of the Butterfly House & Aquarium from 10 am - 7 pm and experience the magic of the evening!
Enjoy the butterfly conservatory and aquarium, and create your own superhero mask!
Bring your curiosity and spend the evening with us! Included with regular admission.

Join us on Saturday, February 21 at Butterfly House & Aquarium (BHA) for a special day dedicated to our valued Monarch members!
More details coming soon!
*Must have Monarch membership to attend.

Egg Hunts Sponsored by Sioux Falls Canaries

Get ready for an egg-citing Easter celebration at our annual Egg-stravaganza, proudly sponsored by the Sioux Falls Canaries!
Join us for a day filled with delightful egg hunts, egg-themed facts and fun, animals, story times, photo ops, and endless fun for the whole family!
More details coming soon!

We hope you'll join us for a sensational day under the sun as we kick off the summer season with train rides, carousel rides, farm feeding, and more!
This is a ticketed event. Admission is included with your Gold and Monarch membership. $5 for Standard level memberships.
More details coming soon!

Take a walk on the wild side and explore the Great Plains Zoo during this adults-only, after-hours expedition!
More details coming soon!

Join us at Butterfly House & Aquarium (BHA) from 10 am - 2 pm on July 15 for Scoops & Snakes!
More details coming soon!

Member Appreciation Day at the Zoo is our little way of saying "thank you" for being such an amazing part of our SFZA family!
More details coming soon!

Immerse yourself in the magic of Books & Butterflies and join us for a delightful day filled with reading and creativity at the Butterfly House & Aquarium!
More details coming soon!

Escape to the islands without ever leaving Sioux Falls!
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Raise a stein and enjoy a wild twist on your classic Oktoberfest during an adults-only night at the zoo!
More details coming soon!

It's time for the adults to have their own Halloween fun!
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Every year, SFZA thrills kids and adults alike with ZooBoo, a Halloween extravaganza! With plenty of spooktacular fun to be had, there's something for everyone.
Admission included with Monarch and Gold memberships. No ticket required, as long as everyone is named on your membership. Bring your membership card directly to the quick scan line.
Interested in becoming a vendor? Click the button below to sign up! Vendor spaces are limited.
More details coming soon!
Your Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium (SFZA) works to be an inclusive place of fun, education, and discovery! This year we have added an additional hour to ZooBoo to allow those with sensory processing issues to experience the event. During this time, the capacity allowed will be low. We ask that you please not reserve a ticket for this time if you don't require it to allow others that do to have a ZooBoo experience to last a lifetime!
ZooBoo tickets are valid for the day of purchase only. Each ticket grants entrance for one individual on the night purchased. ZooBoo is held rain, snow, or shine and is completely outdoors – so be sure to dress for the weather. No refunds will be given.
While we want everyone to have a fun experience and feel free to express themselves, we value safety and offer a family-friendly environment for all. Please read our guidelines below:
Palm oil, which is grown in tropical rainforests, is an ingredient in many types of candy. The uncontrolled clearing of rainforests for palm oil plantations has led to the widespread loss of habitats for endangered species, including Orangutans and Siamang Gibbons.
Do your part to preserve wildlife by purchasing candy that is palm oil free, or made with sustainable palm oil. View our handy candy guide here.

Get ready for a hauntingly good time as we transform our aquatic world into a Halloween wonderland!
More details coming soon!
