Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium

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.

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.

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.

Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium launches fundraising campaign for major improvements

By Jodi Schwan | November 6, 2024

An effort to raise $50 million starts officially this month for the Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium, which would include bringing a new aquarium and butterfly rainforest to the zoo’s campus.

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