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 Address:
8955 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57702
USA

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


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Rates

Admission for the 2008 Summer Season:
Adults: $13.50*
Senior Citizens (62 and older): $12.00*
Children 5-12:  $8.50*
Children 4 and under: FREE


Admission for November 1 through December 14, 2008:
Adults:  $7.50
Children 5-12:  $5.50
Children 4 and under: FREE

We will be closed December 9 - 12 and will reopen December 13 for photos with Santa!


Admission for Christmas Season:
For 2008 admission to Jingle in the Jungle
Adults:  $7.50
Children 5-12:  $5.50
Children 4 and under: FREE

Reptile Gardens supports the KOTA Care and Share Food Drive: each person who brings a can of food will receive $1.50 off their admission.


  • 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 April 1st through December 31st.
We stop admitting guests at 7:00PM. The grounds and gift shop close at 8:30PM so you have time to see everything.

Winter Season
November and December:

Call for available hours.


Christmas Season
Jingle in the Jungle: December 13th – December 31st
Hours:
  • Monday - Sunday: 10am to 5pm
  • Friday - Sunday: 10am to 7pm
Note: We will be closed on Christmas Day so our staff can enjoy the day with their families.

Spring Season
April 1st through Memorial Day:
9:00AM - 4:00PM

Admission prices vary in the spring.


Summer Season
Memorial Day through Labor Day:
8:00AM - 7:00PM
Fall Season
Labor Day through October 31st:
9:00AM - 4:00PM

Admission prices vary in the fall.




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