Great Plains Zoo
- Attraction
- Regional draw
- Sioux Falls
Great Plains Zoo offers a wildlife-focused destination in Sioux Falls. Its animal habitats form the basis of a substantial outdoor visit, providing a different family outing from the city's river park and indoor arts and science venues.

Check the zoo's current habitat and visitor notices before arriving. The former Delbridge natural history museum is closed, so plan around the experiences the operator currently advertises and confirm any additional activities separately.
Visitor details reviewed October 17, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
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