Animals for kids near Sioux Falls

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Winterfest3.6 mi

Winterfest

Sat, Dec 5 · 10 AM – 5 PM

Great Plains Zoo · Sioux Falls · 3.6 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

December 5 & 6 / 10 am-5 pm Celebrate the magic of winter at Winterfest! Join us at our Great Plains Zoo campus for two days of festive fun! Enjoy activities included with general admission and memberships, including photo-ops, a winter-themed door hanger craft, Creature Features, and activity stations. You can also find Santa strolling through the Zoo on Sunday afternoon! Special Saturday Event : Purchase an additional ticket to join Santa for a special storytime on December 5! Space is limited, and participating children will receive a gift bag. Santa storytime is not included with general admission or memberships. A separate ticket may be purchased here or by clicking the button below. Winterfest Schedule (Both days) 11 am: Creature Feature 12 pm: Activity Station 1:15 pm: Creature Feature 2 pm: Lion Keeper Chat 3 pm: Activity Station Storytime With Santa Tickets <path d="M14.7,1.3c-0.4-0.4-1-0.4-1.4,0L8,6.6L2.7,1.3

Zoo Lover's Day3.6 mi

Zoo Lover's Day

Sun, Dec 27 · 10 AM – 5 PM

Great Plains Zoo · Sioux Falls · 3.6 mi

From $5All agesAnimals

Saturday, December 27 / 10 am-5 pm Bring the whole family and come celebrate Zoo Lover's Day at the Great Plains Zoo with $5 admission all day long! More details coming soon! <div

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