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Reptile Gardens Opening Day

With the arrival of spring, Reptile Gardens is once again preparing to open their doors for the new season. Opening day will be Saturday, March 14, 2014 at 9AM. It will be their 78th year welcoming visitors from all over the world.

Impala Lily

kangaroo paw
The staff at Reptile Gardens spent the winter getting the park ready for the 2015 season. The Garden Department will have lots of beautiful flowers in the tropical Safari Room on opening day, including some fun new plants like Impala Lilies and Kangaroo Paws.

The Reptile Department has prepared the exhibits and all the snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodiles, amphibians, and bugs are looking good in Sky Dome. Our Giant Tortoises, Quazi, Tank, and Orville are ready to greet visitors to the park and receive some neck scratches.

The Gift Shop and the Jungle Outpost Gallery are filled with fun new T-shirts, lots of spectacular new rocks, fossils, and minerals, and many other items — souvenirs, collectibles, keepsakes, and art works.

The busy season in the Black Hills is from Memorial Day to Labor Day, however Reptile Gardens is open through November.

Reptile Gardens is open for you to visit early in the season, before the crowds, and take advantage of a reduced admission which includes a free season pass to visit anytime you like as many times as you like throughout the season. Make a plan to visit this one of a kind attraction this year and get ready to make memories!

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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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