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    Butterfly House & Aquarium

    434 Reviews
    #6 of 74 things to do in Sioux Falls
    Features Animals
    Nature & Parks, Zoos & Aquariums, Nature & Wildlife Areas
    Closed Now: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    4320 S Oxbow Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106-4110
    Open today: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    “Very fun exhibit. Took our grandson who is 2/12.”

    We took our grandson and he loved the underwater view and he could have stayed on day in the... read more

    Reviewed yesterday
    Dan D
    “Loved it!”

    Nature photographer's dream, both the aquarium and butterfly house. Very calming atmosphere where... read more

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    sullybuttesjunkie
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    Pierre, South Dakota
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    Enjoy over 800 free-flying butterflies from around the world in the tropical conservatory. View vibrant marine fishes, jellyfish, and corals in ten aquariums, including the Pop-Up Dome Aquarium, Shark & Stingray Touch Pool, and Pacific Tide Pool...more
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    Reviewed yesterday
    Very fun exhibit. Took our grandson who is 2/12.

    We took our grandson and he loved the underwater view and he could have stayed on day in the butterfly house. He loved the turtles and the butterflies landing nearly on him. Is a fun visit especially for younger children.

    Thank Dan D
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Loved it!

    Nature photographer's dream, both the aquarium and butterfly house. Very calming atmosphere where the butterflies fly about and the waterfall is very soothing. Lots of unique flowers and plants, it's about as close to a conservatory as you can get without driving hundreds of miles....More

    Thank sullybuttesjunkie
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    WONDERFUL PLACE!

    Our family loved every minute of it!! It is a wonderful place to take kid!!! The Butterfly house was amazing!

    Thank 1952pat
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Kids liked the touch tanks.

    Kids liked the touch tanks. The other side was a botanical garden with various types of butterflies.

    Thank Anonymous A
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Small, but worth seeing

    The aquarium section is small but there were many different kinds of fish and coral. Rick (volunteer) very knowledgeable. The butterfly area was also small but there were many different kinds everywhere we looked. We saw many butterflies up close, more so than at other...More

    1  Thank kjpb
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Disappointed

    I took my grandson to the butterfly house. It was expensive and there wasn't much to see. You can see everything in about 20 minutes. I was disappointed and little bit poorer.

    Thank 313vickiek
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Yearly Pass Holder

    We are blessed to have a shark and stingray petting area in a city the size of Sioux Falls! The other aquariums are pretty too with about a dozen exhibits altogether. They have another petting area for sea creatures that don't move as much. The...More

    Thank Brandon B
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Tons of fun

    We have visited the Butterfly House several times, and enjoy it greatly. The grandchildren and great granddaughter who went with us have tons of fun.

    Thank Grammag52
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Beautiful experience for young and old alike.

    This facility is a fantastic tourism site unlike many that are just a marketing tool for the gift shops. They have small rooms where special programs are provided to teach the visitors things about nature that are very one-on-one. The aquarium was beautiful, especially the...More

    Thank Nancy E
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Another Good Place to Visit

    The butterfly house was terrific. Beautiful array of insects in a variety of bright colors. The acquarium is also splendid. They even let people touch some of the animals, if they do it within their guidelines.

    Thank BikerTim165
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    Ramona K
    13 July 2016|
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    Response from Audrey W | Property representative |
    Yes, senior admission is $9.00, plus an additional $1.00 off for AARP membership.
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    ONWSC
    13 May 2015|
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    Response from Audrey W | Property representative |
    Thank you for your interest, ONWSC, and thanks for your help replying, aliepora22. It sounds like, based on your itinerary, you will be arriving after our business hours (closing at 5pm on Friday). We will open at 10am... More
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    Deidra A
    30 April 2015|
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    Response from Audrey W | Property representative |
    Adult admission is $8.50, kids are $5.50. Thanks for your interest in visiting!
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