Animal Fun is for the entire family!

Animal Adventure

Pet 'em, feed 'em, watch 'em... The Black Hills is home to a number of animal attractions that are perfect for the entire family.  See exotic animals from reptiles to mammals, you're sure to be amazed.

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Bear Country U.S.A.

605-343-2290


13820 S Hwy 16
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701


Exciting & unique drive-thru wildlife park. See bears, buffalo, wolves, elk & 25 different species of North American animals. 200 acres of Black Hills scenic beauty. Stroll through the walk-thru "Babyland" & enjoy the antics of our park offspring.


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Black Hills Parrot Welfare and Education Center

605-892-2336

bhparrotwelfare@yahoo.com


11132 Valley 1 Road
Belle Fourche, South Dakota 57717


Premier non-profit facility that cares for exotic birds. See many endangered and rare birds from around the world, fun & educational for the entire family! Bird Store with many items and gifts. Bring your lunch and enjoy the birds in our picnic area.


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Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary

1-800-252-6652


12165 Highland Rd.
Hot Springs, South Dakota 57747


Wild American Mustangs roam free here. Hundreds of unadoptable Mustangs roam free in 11,000 acres of spectacular canyons, forests & grasslands along the Cheyenne River. Two hour guided bus tour.


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D.C. Booth Historic Fish Hatchery

1-605-642-7730


423 Hatchery Circle
Spearfish, South Dakota 57783


Celebrating over 100 years of fish management. The hatchery offers free admission to museum, historic home, fish ponds, & underwater viewing window.


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Old MacDonald's Farm

605-737-4815


23691 Busted Five Court
Rapid City, South Dakota 57702


Guests tell us "Best Animal Show in the Hills!" A beautiful farm that offers pony & train rides for the kids. World-class pig races. Hand feed, pet & even bottle feed some of the animals. Gift shop. Playground. Snack Barn.


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Reptile Gardens


1-800-335-0275
1-605-342-5873

getinfo@reptilegardens.com


8955 S Hwy 16
Rapid City, South Dakota 57702


Maniac! America's Giant Crocodile. Three fun shows. Orchids & 50,000 other flowers. Komodo Dragon. The Jungle Outpost. One of USA Today's Top 10 Roadside Attractions. Open April thru December 31. Recipient Great Star Service Award.


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Trout Haven Ranch

605-833-2571


13477 7-11 Rd.
Buffalo Gap, South Dakota 57722


Excellent trout fishing, always biting! Everything furnished, and no license needed. Packed to go. You pay only for what you catch. We raise more than 1 million trout each year for stocking in ponds & streams. Open daily June 1 thru Labor Day.


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Trout Haven Resort

1-605-341-4440

contactus@trouthavenresort.com


22485 US Hwy 385
Deadwood, South Dakota 57732


Best trout fishing anywhere! We furnish equipment, bait, no license needed. "You catch 'em We cook 'em". Full menu cafe will fry your catch. RV, tent and camp sites available.


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