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Reptile Gardens

SDUnited StatesRapid City, SD

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is an animal park located in South Dakota that works with many major zoos worldwide to promote species survival. It Houses a large variety of unique reptiles, and exotic plants. It is located 5 miles south of Rapid City on US 16, the road that leads to Mt Rushmore. There is an admission price, but they will let you in just to squish coins if you ask nice. Admission is $10.00 per person.

There are 8 pennies and 1 dime elongated coin designs available from Reptile Gardens. All read Reptile Gardens Black Hills, S.D.

Machine 2 is on the upper level of the dome.
Machine 3 is now on lower level.
Machine 4 (Dime) is on the upper level of the dome.

Machine 2 Designs are:
1) Rattlesnake
2) Stylized Tortoise
3) Prairie Dog,
4) Co Word Logo

Machine 3 designs are:
1) 'Maniac!' Crocodile
2) 'Go Wrestle A Gator'
3) Mount Rushmore
4) Alligator inside a tent structure

Machine 4 (DIME) design
1) A Salamander

10/06/22: There's no dime machine there anymore. But still have the two penny machines. 6/4/2024: the Dime Machine is still there, farthest machine from the penny machine and the fortune teller machine.
I did not had enough money for the dime, so I did not try it.
I did had enough change for the Pennies. The penny machines still works, no issues with both machines. (ALA). Machines are located in the dome and require a ticket to enter the park. I did not pay $25 to access the machines.

7/28/25: Update????

Machines and designs

4 machines
MachineDesignsCoin type
Machine 2 - lower level of the dome4Penny
Machine 3 - upper level of the dome4Penny
Machine 4 - Dime1Dime
Retired 1?Penny

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