Join Us Above, Below, & Beyond!
Welcome!
We are grateful that our doors are open
and we are welcoming so many of you back to the butterflies and aquariums!
Due to high volumes of guests, please note:
Reservations are REQUIRED on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
We strongly recommend booking online in advance
to guarantee admittance Monday through Thursday.
Walk-ins will be admitted Monday through Thursday as space allows
(at a maximum of 50% building occupancy).
We have implemented the following policy
to ensure the health of our guests, volunteers, staff, and animals:
*Guests age 6 and up are strongly requested to wear face coverings when in the facility.*
*Employees and volunteers are undergoing a health screening when reporting for shifts, and wearing masks at all times.
*Hand sanitizing stations are located throughout the facility.
*The touch pools are closed until further notice to ensure the safety of the animals.
We greatly appreciate your continued support during these difficult times.
We ask that our guests partner with us to make the experience safe for everyone.
Thank you for your understanding and we can’t see wait to see you soon!
Conserve. Educate. Inspire.
Step into a different world at the Butterfly House & Aquarium, a nonprofit organization and the only public saltwater aquarium in the Dakotas. Here, you can explore interactive exhibits and exotic animals in this destination for both the young and young at heart. Your admission fees and donations aid us on our mission of inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards.
Admission
Infant (0-2)
Free
Youth (3-17)
$9
Adults (18-59)
$12
Senior (60+)
$11
*Plus 9% sales tax
Hours
Sunday - Saturday
10 AM - 4 PM
* Last entry at 3:30 PM
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Let's Get Tropical
Stroll through a natural rainforest environment, take a trip to the bottom of the sea, and get hands-on with friendly sea creatures at the only butterfly house or aquarium within hundreds of miles.