Admission & Hours

Experience the ocean and rainforest in land-locked South Dakota.

Open Today: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Admission

Infant (0-1)

Free

Youth (2-17)

$10.75

Adult (18-59)

$14.75

Senior (60+)

$12.75

*Plus 9% sales tax

Hours

Monday - Sunday

10 AM - 4 PM

*Last entry at 3:30, building clears at 4:00

Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, & New Years Day

Did you know?

We are a nonprofit organization! Our operations are funded entirely by your admissions, memberships, gift shop sales, and donations.

When you visit with daily admission or membership, you help us provide excellence in animal care and educational programming. Thank you!

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Things to Know Before You Arrive...

In accordance with federal USDA regulations, the following rules are in place for the safety of our animals:

  • No strollers
  • No outerwear, including hooded sweatshirts, jackets, and cardigans
  • No hats
  • No food, snacks, gum, or drinks
  • No sippy cups, bottles, or closed containers, except for water
  • No large purses, backpacks, diaper bags, or baby carriers
  • Age 17 & under must be accompanied by an adult for entry into the facility

Additional Information

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, only working trained service animals are permitted within the facility. Pets, exotic species, therapy animals, and emotional-support animals are not permitted.
Owners assume all risk to their service animal, including but not limited to zoonotic disease transmission and ingestion of toxic materials. Service animals who attempt to chase or bark at the turtles or quail will be required to leave the Conservatory.

To meet USDA APHIS requirements for the safety of our animals, no strollers are allowed within the facility.*
*We are happy to accommodate strollers and wheelchairs required to meet medical needs.

Children under 13 years old must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Zoo and Aquarium for All Admissions

Thanks to our community partners at Xcel Energy, Sammons Financial, and Seeds for Success Foundation, discounted admission is available for qualifying families.

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Let's Get in Touch

Have questions? Let our Guest Experience team help! Call 605-334-9466

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FAQs

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Why are the facility rules in place?

The Butterfly House & Aquarium holds a USDA APHIS permit to display exotic butterflies in our Conservatory. Because these butterflies are non-native, the Butterfly House & Aquarium undergoes rigorous inspections to maintain the permit. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) protects the health of US agriculture and natural resources against invasive species. All of our rules are determined by the USDA and help ensure the non-native butterflies do not escape the Butterfly House & Aquarium facility.

Will you stay open throughout the expansion?

We will be able to stay open throughout construction. Construction dates are yet to be determined, so stay tuned for updates!

I scheduled a group tour. When should I arrive?

Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of your tour.

What rules should I know before visiting?

In accordance with federal USDA regulations, the following rules are in place for the safety of our animals:

  • No strollers
  • No outerwear, including hooded sweatshirts, jackets, and cardigans
  • No hats
  • No food, snacks, gum, or drinks
  • No sippy cups, bottles, or closed containers, except for water
  • No large purses, backpacks, diaper bags, or baby carriers
  • Age 17 & under must be accompanied by an adult for entry into the facility
Can I bring my dog into the facility?
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, only trained service animals are permitted within the facility. Pets, exotic species, therapy animals, and emotional-support animals are not permitted. Due to the lack of physical barriers between collection animals and service animals, trained service animals are restricted from the Butterfly Conservatory.