Contained within the Great Plains Zoo, the museum displays an irreplaceable exhibit of more than 150 mounted native and exotic animals; the specimens on exhibit here were all hunted legally in the 1940s-70s, and many have since become endangered. A mounted panda is among the museum's highlights. Various ecosystems are illustrated in realistic specimen settings, including the African plain and a tropical river, which allow visitors to view animals as they would in the wild. The museum stresses the importance of wildlife conservation, and a hands-on Discovery Center provides contact with a variety of animal artifacts. Open year-round; admission to the museum is free with admission to the Great Plains Zoo.
Location:
805 S Kiwanis Avenue, Sioux Falls South Dakota 57104
Telephone
605-367-7059
(Sioux Falls) Delbridge Museum of Natural History
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06/09 Coming to The Sioux Falls area
Orange City Tulip Festival Orange City IA May16-18 The Orange City Tulip Festival - an entertaining celebration of the best of small-town America - showcases for 100,000 visitors this thriving community's rich Dutch heritage. Festivities include music and dancing by hundreds of children and adults in intricate authentic costumes, two daily parades featuring top area marching bands, nightly musical theatre, a carnival midway, fun ethnic food treats, plus thousands of tulips and a dozen reproduction windmills throughout a charming village.
South Dakota BBQ Championships Huron SD May31-June1 Anyone can compete in the backyard BBQ Competition. Meat is provided so you don't need to bring any.
Teapot Days Tea SD June13-15 Enjoy the carnival, view antique tractors and equipment, and watch the crowning of Ma and Pa Teapot.
Awesome Biker Nights Sioux City IA June13-15 Awesome Biker Nights is Northwest Iowa's premier regional motorcycle event with an attendance of over 25,000! Of course, even those who aren't traveling on two wheels are welcome at the event. The Awesome experience includes three stages of live music from National and Regional Bands, motorcycle stunt performances, a poker run through the beautiful countryside, a bike show, tattoo contest, poker tournament, bike raffle, vendors and more.
Antique Power Show Huron SD June15-17 Experience the days of antique tractors, cars, steam and stationary gas engines. 150 exhibits and displays, entertainment, demonstrations, flea market, parade and tractor and car games.
Turner County Fair Parker SD August12-15 South Dakota's oldest county fair. The four best days of summer.
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