Great Plains Zoo

Zoo offers first look at giraffe enhancement project, Delbridge update

By Jodi Schwan | June 10, 2026

Improvements to the giraffe habitat could be on the way to the Great Plains Zoo as soon as next year.

Season ahead bring new additions, construction progress for Great Plains Zoo

By Jodi Schwan | May 11, 2026

Visitors to the Great Plains Zoo this season will have a new exhibit to visit, new foods to sample and the chance to watch the facility’s future taking shape.

Zoo opens improved red wolf habitat

By Jodi Schwan | December 3, 2025

The endangered American Red Wolves have received an upgraded habitat at the Great Plains Zoo.

Your guide to holiday season fun at the Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium

By Submitted | November 12, 2025

Craft butterflies, meet Santa, and embrace a gingerbread experience at a series of memorable events coming up at the Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium.

Zoo shares design updates, plans to start butterfly garden this fall

By Jodi Schwan | August 25, 2025

It’s getting closer! Here’s an update on when construction will start at the Great Plains Zoo — and what you’ll find inside the new butterfly garden.

Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium’s master plan approved with long-term improvements, homage to Delbridge donation

By Jodi Schwan | July 16, 2025

A big, 15-to-20-year vision that looks at the entire Great Plains Zoo campus has been approved to move forward.

Snow leopard cub born at Great Plains Zoo

By Pigeon605 Staff | June 26, 2025

There’s an adorable new addition at the Great Plains Zoo.

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

By Submitted | June 23, 2025

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.

With massive expansion plans ahead, Great Plains Zoo to make smaller upgrades for 2025 season

By Jodi Schwan | May 7, 2025

After a year of big additions, the season ahead will bring several smaller upgrades at the Great Plains Zoo.

Committee to vote on new homes for Brockhouse mounts

By Pigeon605 Staff | January 13, 2025

The Brockhouse collection of taxidermy animals housed at the Great Plains Zoo could be headed in three directions across the U.S.

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