Animal Fun is for the entire family!




Animal Adventure

Pet 'em, feed 'em, watch 'em... The Black Hills is home to a number of animal attractions that are perfect for the entire family.  See exotic animals from reptiles to mammals, you're sure to be amazed.

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Bear Country U.S.A.

605-343-2290


13820 S Hwy 16
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701


Exciting & unique drive-thru wildlife park. See bears, buffalo, wolves, elk & 25 different species of North American animals. 200 acres of Black Hills scenic beauty. Stroll through the walk-thru "Babyland" & enjoy the antics of our park offspring.


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Black Hills Parrot Welfare and Education Center

605-892-2336

bhparrotwelfare@yahoo.com


11132 Valley 1 Road
Belle Fourche, South Dakota 57717


Premier non-profit facility that cares for exotic birds. See many endangered and rare birds from around the world, fun & educational for the entire family! Bird Store with many items and gifts. Bring your lunch and enjoy the birds in our picnic area.


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Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary

1-800-252-6652

iram@gwtc.net


12165 Highland Rd.
Hot Springs, South Dakota 57747


See hundreds of wild horses in their natural habitat. Explore pioneer & Native American history. Guided bus or private tours. Open year-round.


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D.C. Booth Historic Fish Hatchery

1-605-642-7730


423 Hatchery Circle
Spearfish, South Dakota 57783


National Register of Historic Places & Over 100 years of fish management. The hatchery offers free admission to museum, historic home, fish ponds, & underwater viewing window.


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Old MacDonald's Farm

605-737-4815


23691 Busted Five Court
Rapid City, South Dakota 57702


Guests tell us "Best Animal Show in the Hills!" A beautiful farm that offers pony & train rides for the kids. World-class pig races. Hand feed, pet & even bottle feed some of the animals. Gift shop. Playground. Picnic area.


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Reptile Gardens


1-800-335-0275
1-605-342-5873

getinfo@reptilegardens.com


8955 S Hwy 16
Rapid City, South Dakota 57702


Maniac! America's Giant Crocodile. Three fun shows. Orchids & 50,000 other flowers. Komodo Dragon. The Jungle Outpost. One of USA Today's Top 10 Roadside Attractions. Open April thru December 31. Recipient Great Star Service Award.


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Trout Haven Ranch

605-833-2571


13477 7-11 Rd.
Buffalo Gap, South Dakota 57722


Excellent trout fishing, always biting! Everything furnished, and no license needed. Packed to go. You pay only for what you catch. We raise more than 1 million trout each year for stocking in ponds & streams. Open daily June 1 thru Labor Day.


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