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Reptile Gardens

8955 South Highway 16

Rapid City, SD 57702

605-342-5873

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Our mission is to offer Guests an amazing experience while positively contributing to the future of our animal residents, as well as our community, by educating the public about important environmental issues and working closely with many major zoos worldwide to promote species survival.

Hours:
Open 7 days a week from the beginning of April to the end of November.

Spring Season:
April 1 - the Thursday before Memorial Day Weekend
9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.

Summer Season:
Friday of Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day
8:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.
We stop admitting guests at 6:00pm, but the grounds and gift shop will be open until 7:30pm.

Fall Season:
Tuesday after Labor Day - October 31
9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.

Winter Season:
November 1 - 30
9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

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