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Reptile Gardens

8955 S Hwy 16, Rapid City, SD 57709
605-342-5873
Ranked #2 of 30 attractions in Rapid City
4.5 of 5 stars 102 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Zoos
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Traveler Description:                    ... Reptile Gardens is a family-based wild animal park located in Rapid City, South Dakota, that boasts the largest collection of... more »
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Kevin_C_K
South Dakota
Contributor
17 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

I am a local to Rapid and I enjoy using my season pass year 'round. Always great to go in and see what the critters are up to. They have a wide variety of animals and do a decent job with the facility. I would say this is worth the time especially for those with children. More

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ErvingExcursions
Saint Albans, Maine
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012

We had a good time and the place was overall alright but rather pricey for what it was. More

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Dawn C
Glenwood, Iowa
Senior Contributor
46 reviews
31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

im not a fan of snakes so it was a dome of horror for me. lol. the snakes and wild life are free to slither where they may. kids will love it. More

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Air_willog
Carmel, Indiana
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012

Do not pass this attraction up! The grounds are spacious so during peak tourist season it didn't feel overrun or claustrophobic. The staff gave well-paced, entertaining and educational "shows" with the various animals (birds, snakes, etc) so make sure you hit each one. We almost skipped a few (birds? really?) but are very glad we didn't. My boys are attention-deficient... More

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Karla W
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2012

With a name like Reptile Gardens, I wasnt expecting much but decided to add it to our list because of our little 10 y/o reptillian-lover boy. However it was a great attraction and something I would do again. Not only did the 10 y/o LOVE IT! but the 3 girls and parents enjoyed it as well. Very beautifully maintained gardens... More

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Jackie77
Jackie77
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14 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012

My husband and I stopped here when we had some time to kill. What a pleasure it was! Wandering through the manicured beautifully landscaped grounds and listening to the knowledgeable staff give presentations was a wonderful way to spend some time. A "don't miss" stop especially if you have children. More

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dheerajchanda
Contributor
13 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

good collection of snakes nothing much its scary for my wife but I enjoyed ..... More

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rpdmom
rapid city, sd
Top Contributor
85 reviews
61 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

Anything creepy crawly can be found here! Pet a snake and learn about various reptiles. For the faint at heart, there are prairie dogs, a bald eagle, and giant tortoises. More

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debimomde
Dover, Delaware
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2011

The orchid gardens are beautiful and the prairie dogs are way to funny More

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Heather T
Nevada, Iowa
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16 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2011

Loved this place. The snake show was a lot of fun. The kids really enjoyed themselves. Definitely worth your time! More

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