Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium, Butterfly House & Aquarium Campus

Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium is a leader in conservation, education, and discovery on two campuses in Sioux Falls!

The Butterfly House & Aquarium campus is home to South Dakota's largest public saltwater aquarium - and only butterfly conservatory ecosystem. Enjoy over 800 free-flying butterflies from around the world in the tropical conservatory. View hundreds of vibrant marine fishes and corals in more than 10,000 gallons of aquariums, including the Pop-Up Dome Aquarium, Shark & Stingray Touch Pool, and Pacific Tide Pool. Experience interactive learning and relaxation with tropical butterflies and marine life!

Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Last admission at 3:30 pm.
Plenty of free parking.

Admission: Adult (18-59) $14, Senior (60+) $12, Youth (3-17) $10, Infant (0-2) Free (All plus 9% sales tax)

Machine 3: All have 'Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium' on them. Designs are:
1) Butterfly,
2) Snake,
3) Jellyfish,
4) Stingrays.

Retired machines:

Retired 1 1) (H) Stingray with 'Marine Cove', 2) (V) Seahorse with 'Marine Cove', 3) (H) Two butterflies with 'Butterfly House', 4) (V) A butterfly with 'Butterfly'. Reverse: 'www.sertomabutterflyhouse.org'
Retired 2: 1) Two Butterflies, 2) Seahorse, 3) Jellyfish, 4) One Butterfly heading up.

G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 43° 30' 23.2884' Longitude: -96° 45' 44.7552'
Google Maps coordinates: G64Q+J2 Sioux Falls, South Dakota

3/27/23: Scan of new Machine 2 added. GSY

They have a new machine as of April-May 2026. It ties into the Great Plains Zoo who they are joining with. In the room to the left after you pay admission and walk in.

6/25/26 - New 4 design penny machine, preloaded, $1.00 each cash or card.