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Reptile Gardens Awarded TripAdvisor's Presigious Award

Reptile Gardens is honored to announce we have been awarded TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence. TripAdvisor is the world's largest travel site and provides trusted advice from travelers across the world. We are thrilled to have earned such a phenomenal award as only ten percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor will receive this award on a yearly basis. This tribute honors excellence in hospitality, and that's exactly what we aim to do, by engaging visitors at Reptile Gardens and have them leaving with a memorable, enjoyable, and educational experience. Our passion for what we do is ignited within our visitors, enabling them leave with a better sense of what our world renowned team of specialists and conservationists set out to accomplish every day.

Our mission at Reptile Gardens 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". We bring our mission to life every day so locals and tourists alike can experience and enjoy our goals toward education and conservation.

Qualifications for the Certificate of Excellence demand a consistent overall rating of four out of five stars. We shoot for the stars every day, from the moment our visitors step into the parking lot to an educational show with alligators and crocodiles. We strive to excel with our extraordinary hospitality service as well as keeping our clean, neat, well-kept grounds among are our top priorities. Reptile Gardens would like their guests to experience and enjoy a wonderful combination of conservation and fun, as well as a clean and organized facility fused with exceptional hospitality.

The Black Hills attract tourists from all over the world every year. With so many attractions to choose from, we understand there are numerous activities to do and things to see in the short time visitors are here. We are delighted to be a popular Black Hills family attraction along with providing memorable experiences that entice our guests to follow up with a review on TripAdvisor regarding their Reptile Gardens experience.

Reptile Gardens Awarded TripAdvisor's Presigious Award

All of us at Reptile Gardens would like to extend our thanks to all of those who went out of their way and provided reviews on your experience with us. We are very appreciative of your visit and review. Thank you, from all of us at Reptile Gardens.

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We love all animals, wild and domesticated. Unfortunately due to a high number of recent incidents with dogs, our insurance company has advised us that we can no longer allow dogs, or other personal pets, on the Reptile Gardens grounds. ADA approved service dogs are, of course, allowed although there are three areas where they are not allowed for their safety and the safety of our animals. We do offer a shaded grassy area adjacent to our parking lot for walking your dog. We only ask that your pet be leashed and attended to at all times. You are welcome to come and go from the park as often as you like to tend to your dog. For more information, visit our FAQ Page

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