Hours and Location

Located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota just 6 miles south of Rapid City on the road to Mt Rushmore.


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Reptile Gardens Phone Number:
1-605-342-5873
1-800-335-0275

Reptile Gardens Mailing Address:
Box 620
Rapid City, SD 57709
USA

Reptile Gardens Physical Address :
(No Mail Receptacle at this address, please use PO Box)
8955 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57702
USA


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Rates

2010 Summer Season Admission - May 28nd through Labor Day
Adults:  $15.00
Seniors: $13.50
Children 5-12:  $10.00
Children 4 and under: FREE

2010 Fall Season Admission - Labor Day through October 31st
Adults:  $11.00
Seniors: $10.00
Children 5-12:  $7.00
Children 4 and under: FREE


  • Season Pass
    Whether you're a resident or visitor passing through, you can come back to Reptile Gardens free of charge all summer long! Just ask for the Season Pass before you leave and you can return any time until November 15th. The Season Pass is FREE with your admission purchase.

  • Group Rates are also available.


Hours

Open 7 days a week from the beginning of April to the end of December.


Spring Season
April 1 - the Thursday before Memorial Day Weekend
9:00AM - 4:00PM

Summer Season
Friday of Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day
8:00AM - 7:00PM

We stop admitting guests at 7:00PM. The grounds and gift shop close at 8:30PM, so you have plenty of time to see everything.


Fall Season
Tuesday after Labor Day - October 31
9:00AM - 4:00PM

Winter Season
November and December

Call for hours.


Christmas Season

Santa will be here Noon to 5pm:

  • December 12th & 13th
  • December 19th through the 24th.
Note: We will be closed on Christmas Day so our staff can enjoy the day with their families.
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