Your kids or grandkids will squeal with excitement, learning which animals eat bugs, worms, and crickets-oh my! Enjoy up-close encounters with the birds, lizards, and other zoo animals who love the bugs! Begin your adventure in the Zoo's Education Center where your group of eight kids, plus adults, will learn all about some of the Zoo's insect-loving animals, including birds and reptiles. Then head to the Diet Kitchen to see how the animal's diets are made, and watch Armelia the Armadillo enjoy her favorite snacks! Plus you'll "go buggy" when you have the chance to sample some insect delicacies from around the world (along with tasty "for humans" breakfast options). Up to 8 people.

Host an unforgettable after-hours party at the Fortress of the Bears exhibit. Eight people will enjoy hors d'oeuvres while watching Kodiak and Katmai splash in their pond. Your group also will receive a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibit and see a Brown Bear training demonstration up close! Up to 8 people.

Host an unforgettable after-hours party at the Fortress of the Bears exhibit. Eight people will enjoy hors d'oeuvres and dinner while watching Kodiak and Katmai splash in their pond. Your group also will receive a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibit and see a Brown Bear training demonstration up close! Up to 8 people.

Join one of our Humboldt Penguin keepers for a tour of the penguin facility, a zookeeper chat, and the chance to meet and interact with our #GPZooPenguinCrew. (Up to 4 people)

Join one of our Humboldt Penguin keepers for a tour of the penguin facility, zookeeper chat, and the chance to meet and interact with our #GPZooPenguinCrew. (Up to 4 people)

Join one of our Humboldt Penguin keepers for a tour of the penguin facility, zookeeper chat, and the chance to meet and interact with our #GPZooPenguinCrew. (Up to 4 people)

Come explore deep in our Rare Rhinos of Africa exhibit to see a behind-the-scenes glimpse of where our Rhinos live. While you're there you will also get to witness a special training exercise with one of our Eastern Black Rhinos. Up to 8 people.

The artists at your Great Plains Zoo range in size! Come watch an Eastern Black Rhino create a painted masterpiece just for you. All you have to do is select your colors and then sit back and relax as the magic happens! Up to 8 people.

The artists at your Great Plains Zoo range in size! Come watch a Humboldt Penguin create a painted masterpiece just for you. All you have to do is select your colors and then sit back and relax as the magic happens! Up to 8 people.

Join our Director of Animal Care and Conservation, Matt Eschenbrenner, on a special tour of the zoo. Chat with Matt about the role of zoos in conservation as well as the Great Plains Zoo's very own conservation projects. Up to 8 people.

Help us welcome the newest member of the Primate family by giving him a name!

Join our Galapagos and African Spurred tortoises on a slow stroll through the zoo. Learn about how our other reptiles are cared for along the way. Up to 8 people. (Only available in summer)

Join our zookeepers for a behind-the-scenes tour of four different animal areas. Take a break from the tour to eat a delicious lunch provided by the Great Plains Zoo! Up to 8 people. (animals chosen based on preference and availability)

Join our zookeepers for a behind-the-scenes tour of four different animal areas. Take a break from the tour to eat a delicious lunch provided by the Great Plains Zoo! Up to 8 people. (animals chosen based on preference and availability)

You and your guests will get to enjoy the zoo in a new light...or a little less light that is! Experience an after-hours tour of the zoo, a personal animal encounter with one of our very own ambassador animals, and a dinner in the plaza. Up to 8 people.

Come enjoy the most important meal of the day at the Great Plains Zoo while the animals wake up! Once you and your guests have had enough to eat, join one of our educators for a personal two-hour tour throughout the zoo. Up to 8 people.

Experience each of our new Family Programs: a Personal Tour, a Private Animal Encounter, and a Zoom Meet and Greet. Schedule them all at once or space them out! Up to 8 people.

A two-hour guided bird walk with one of our Education Specialists for up to 6 people. You can admire the birds in and around the Zoo or in any location in Sioux Falls. We will help hone your birding skills and enter your data for citizen science! This can be part of a special birding day or another day of your choosing! Location, date, and time must be coordinated with our Education staff.

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the Great Plains Zoo with our very own CEO, Becky Dewitz! Once finished with the tour, sit down for a catered lunch and chat with Becky about all things GPZoo! Up to 8 people.

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the Great Plains Zoo with our Director of Animal Care & Conservation, Matt Eschenbrenner! Once finished with the tour, sit down for a catered lunch and chat with Matt about all things zoo, animals, and conservation! Up to 8 people.

Enjoy a private session of yoga at the Zoo, followed by a tour with our Education team and a personal animal encounter at the end! Up to 10 people.

Enjoy a Zoo-themed movie evening at the Zoo! You and up to 9 friends can enjoy an evening of fun, laughs, movies, and snacks at your GPZoo in this fun-filled pajama party in our Education Center! Meet (2) animal ambassadors before getting your snacks together and enjoying the film!

Come see what it takes to keep the animals at the GPZoo happy and healthy! Get a special tour and a behind-the-scenes look at the vet clinic and animal care areas. Up to 8 people.

Come see what it takes to keep the animals at the GpZoo happy and healthy! Get a special tour and a behind-the-scenes look at the vet clinic and animal care areas. Up to 8 people.

Come see what it takes to keep the animals at the GpZoo happy and healthy! Get a special tour and a behind-the-scenes look at the vet clinic and animal care areas. Up to 8 people.

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the Fortress of the Bears Exhibit, along with a training demonstration! End your tour watching our beloved bears bob for apples in their pool.

Enjoy dinner and an after-dark tour of the Zoo. Gather around the fire pit for s'mores and fall asleep to the many noises of the wild animals at your Great Plains Zoo. Wake up to start your day with a light breakfast and a morning tour of the Zoo. During your camp out you will get to meet ambassador animals as well as learn about the many animals of your Great Plains Zoo. This private campout is the perfect event for any age! Up to 20 people, must coordinate time with Great Plains Zoo Education Staff.

Get to know our three Reticulated Giraffes, Olivia Dee, Solstice, and Chioke! Enjoy a private feeding session while learning about this amazing species from one of our experts.

Come see what goes into caring for these icons of our nation each day! You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at our Bison enclosure, as well as a chance to meet and feed some of these beautiful beasts! Up to 8 people

Take part in every Rhino's favorite day...Spa Day! Prepare to get dirty as you help a Zookeeper give one of our Black Rhinos a mud bath. They aren't the only ones getting pampered, we will send you home with a kit to do your own mud bath! Up to 6 people (Package to be used in the winter when mudbaths are done inside)

Imara, Jubba, and Komati are ready for snack time! While they are snacking, you can ask the Zookeepers that know them best as many questions as you can think of! Up to 8 people

Did you know that our Eastern Black Rhinoceroses are trained to help in their own medical care? Come watch as they follow their commands through a footwork exam with the Veterinary and Animal Care teams. Get an up-close look at what we do every day to ensure our animals receive top-quality care.

Your Great Plains Zoo has added another expert to their team! Dr. Jeff Muntifering, our new Conservation Biologist, has been working to save Eastern Black Rhinos in Africa for over 15 years. Early this year we brought him onto our team to help further our conservation efforts in the field. Enjoy a meal and learn all about Black Rhino Conservation in Namibia!

Spend an evening at the Sutton Bay Lodge, just 300 feet above Lake Oahe. Enjoy two rounds of golf at the Sutton Bay Golf Course, one of only a handful of golf courses in North America that replicates a genuine inlands link golf course. Package includes all meals and beverages and a fantastic view for your party of four!

This cooler, donated by Coca-Cola, is perfect for any game room, office, or movie room! Equipped with movable shelves and fast cooling power, this cooler is sure to be an asset for all of your future gatherings!

Enjoy two tickets to the most exclusive destination on-course. This upgraded tournament experience grants access to Club Cambria between holes 10 & 18. All food and beverages are included. You will also receive a framed photo of last year's champion, signed by the golfers that participated in the tournament!

Grab your four-legged friend and enjoy a walk with Mayor Paul TenHaken! Get the chance to discuss items of interest with the Mayor while enjoying a beautiful walk with your favorite furry friend. The Mayor will also throw in a Swag Bag, including a Sioux Falls hat, Pin, City Flag, and more!

Get something that the whole family will enjoy with this package! Enjoy a variety of passes to fan favorites like the Washington Pavilion, Butterfly House & Aquarium, Great Bear, and your Great Plains Zoo! Get out and see what Sioux Falls has to offer!

Get out and get moving with this package! Test out your ninja skills with 10 passes to 605 Ninja. After that, roll on down to Skate City and enjoy 5 family passes at South Dakota's largest skating floor, check out axe throwing or an escape room at Escape 605, have an experience on the water with Paddle and Flow, and enjoy a year-long Family Pass to the Midco Aquatic Center. You'll keep active all year long with this set!

A ZooMoblie visit to a school or Daycare in honor of a special kiddo. The child will get to participate in a special way during the program!
*Ages 3+

A ZooMobile visit for up to 400 children at a school assembly or gathering.

Purchase to provide a field trip to Great Plains Zoo for up to 100 students.

Enjoy an overnight at the Zoo without the kids, with our Adult Camp out! We'll pitch our tents near the Rare Rhinos exhibit and enjoy animal encounters, trivia with beer and wine, an after dark tour of the Zoo, and a firepit complete with smores! In the morning, we'll have a light breakfast, meet more ambassador animals, and take another tour before the Zoo opens.

Grown-up Camp Outs are for adults ages 21 and up, and include two drinks, smores, and breakfast. Up to 10 people, tents provided.

Enjoy a weekend getaway at Grand Falls Casino! Stay two nights in the Grand Master Suite, hit the links with two rounds of golf, and finish out your days enjoying delicious meals at Ruthie's Steak and Seafood with a $200 gift card!

Hit some Sioux Falls staples with this package! Spend an evening enjoying live music and the outdoors at Levitt at the Falls! You will get 4 lawn chair rentals, drink vouchers, and Levitt swag! Let the adventure continue with a day of family fun with passes to Thunder Road. This is a package that the whole family will love!

Jamie Ohrt created this beautiful print of a White Rhino that will be the perfect addition to any animal lover's home! 5x9 inches

Hand-crafted log bench, perfect for indoor or outdoor use!

A sturdy, hand-crafted coffee table perfect for your living room! Made of Black Walnut, this table has many beautiful features!

Enjoy a basket of self-care products, 2 bottles of wine from R Wine Bar, and gift certificates to Intoxibakes and A Perfect 10 nail salon. This is perfect for a night of pampering!

Provided are (2) $100 gift certificates to utilize the services of Susie Otto, psychic medium.

Enjoy this unique 1.5 hour program in which visitors spend time touring with a zoo biologist. This tour allows participants (up to 8) to go behind the scenes, get face-to-face with exotic animals in off-exhibit areas, prepare meals and feed the animals at Bramble Park Zoo!