South Dakota Zoos and Aquariums
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Great Plains Zoo – Sioux Falls
The state's largest zoo features animals from seven continents, including lions, rhinos, giraffes, red wolves, penguins, and more. The campus also includes the Delbridge Museum of Natural History and year-round indoor exhibits.
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Butterfly House & Aquarium – Sioux Falls
South Dakota's only public saltwater aquarium and butterfly conservatory, with interactive touch tanks, coral reefs, jellyfish, stingrays, and hundreds of free-flying butterflies in a lush tropical setting.
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Bramble Park Zoo – Watertown
A family-friendly zoo home to over 500 animals, including tigers, otters, wolves, birds, reptiles, and a Discovery Center. Offers educational programs and community events.
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Reptile Gardens – Rapid City
Guinness World Record holder for the largest reptile zoo, featuring giant tortoises, alligators, crocodiles, snakes, lizards, birds, prairie dogs, and lush botanical gardens. Known for interactive shows and the iconic Sky Dome.
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Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery & Aquarium – Yankton
A small aquarium and hatchery with native fish, turtles, amphibians, and interactive exhibits. Visitors can feed fish and learn about aquatic conservation in the Missouri River region.
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