If you love animals, then you’ve probably already visited Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls. The 45-acre zoo is home to more than 1,000 animals from all over the globe, and it’s accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, which means that it’s dedicated to conservation and education.
The next time you’re at the zoo, you might want to check out this unique opportunity to get up close and personal with one of its most popular animals. Check this out!
You’ll find Great Plains Zoo at 805 S. Kiwanis Avenue in Sioux Falls. It’s the perfect place to visit animals from all over the world and learn more about them.
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What’s your favorite animal at the zoo? Is it the regal tiger?
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The cuddly-looking koala?
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The fierce rhinoceros? Great Plains Zoo has these species, and many, many more!
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For many zoo visitors, the giraffes are the animals that catch their attention. If you love giraffes, you’re going to want to plan a visit to Great Plains Zoo this summer.
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The zoo is home to several reticulated giraffes. You can visit them in the African Savannah exhibit in the northernmost part of the zoo.
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These friendly, intelligent creatures are waiting to say hello to you.
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During summer months, the zoo offers visitors the opportunity to hand-feed the giraffes.
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Reticulated giraffes can grow to 19 feet tall, so they’re able to dine on the leaves of tall trees, but they’re also happy to be hand-fed some greens by curious zoo patrons.
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The giraffes at Great Plains Zoo have even been fed by Governor Daugaard.
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Giraffe feedings will soon be offered for the summer. The feedings are typically available several times per day on weekends, for a small fee.
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What’s your favorite animal at Great Plains Zoo? Tell us in the comments!
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Keep tabs on the latest events at Great Plains Zoo by following its Facebook page.
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