Great Plains Zoo

Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium breaks ground on butterfly garden

The first phase of construction is underway at the Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium, with a groundbreaking for the future butterfly garden.

6 months ago

Midco donation to fund new Joe H. Floyd Education Center at Great Plains Zoo

A $2 million gift from Midco will fund a new education center planned at the Great Plains Zoo and name it in honor of Joe H. Floyd.

7 months ago

Great Plains Zoo announces free San Diego Zoo visits for members

Members of the Great Plains Zoo now can visit the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Safari Park for free.

10 months ago

Adults-only zoo fundraiser to offer animal meet-and-greets, global cuisine

Adults have a unique chance to support the Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium this week while enjoying behind-the-scenes fun at the Great Plains Zoo.

10 months ago

Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium smashes fundraising goal for new aquarium, butterfly rain forest

The Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium has taken a big step forward in its plan to build an aquarium and butterfly rain forest.

12 months ago

Brockhouse collection at Great Plains Zoo could be headed to Notre Dame

A University of Notre Dame history gallery is the front-runner to acquire the Brockhouse taxidermy collection if it ends up leaving Sioux Falls.

1 year ago

Local artist brings massive chalk installation to Great Plains Zoo

Get ready to grab your camera when you check out this latest addition to the Great Plains Zoo.

2 years ago

Denny Sanford makes ‘transformative’ gift to Great Plains Zoo

Philanthropist Denny Sanford has pledged $25 million to support major improvements at the Great Plains Zoo, including a new aquarium and rainforest.

2 years ago

Don’t fall for it: Great Plains Zoo target of online scam

The Great Plains Zoo is the latest target of a scam circulating online that has tricked visitors into buying fake tickets.

2 years ago

Zoo CEO takes on national role while guiding growth at home

A new national role, an upcoming master plan and plenty of opinions to navigate: Meet the woman leading the Great Plains Zoo into the future.

2 years ago

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