Programs & Events
Discover everything Butterfly House & Aquarium has to offer including outreach programs, events, summer camps, and so much more!
Aquarium for All
Thanks to our generous sponsors at Marsh & McLennan Agency, Midco, Xcel Energy, Sammons Financial, Seeds for Success Foundation, and Jason and Heather Ahrendt, we are pleased to provide reduced admission for families that qualify.
Birthday Parties
Celebrate your explorer's next birthday party at the Butterfly House & Aquarium as our Discovery Den transforms into your own private party space!
Girl Scout Badge Programs
Earn a badge at the Butterfly House & Aquarium or Great Plains Zoo! Badge programs are two and a half hours long and include the badge!
Internships
Work side-by-side with animal care professionals and gain hands-on experience in the world of animal husbandry!
Proposals & Weddings
Get in touch with us to help make that unforgettable day even more memorable!
Events
Check out our full list of events at Butterfly House & Aquarium and Great Plains Zoo!
Featured Events
Creative Creatures Art Show
It's a new Sioux Falls holiday weekend tradition! The Creative…
November 30, 2024
10:00 AM - 4:00 PMSee Event Dates
Santa at the Zoo (GPZ)
Visit Santa and all your favorite animals at the zoo!
December 7, 2024
10:00 AM - 2:00 PMSee Event Dates
Holiday at BHA!
We ho-ho-hope you'll join us for our Holiday at BHA!
December 14, 2024
10:00 AM - 2:00 PMSee Event Dates