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Reptile Gardens
Reptile Gardens Review
In the valley between Rapid City and Mount Rushmore is western South Dakota's answer to a zoo. In addition to the world's largest private reptile collection, the site also has alligator wrestling and giant tortoises. Enjoy more than 50,000 orchids, tulips, banana trees on the grounds and in the giant dome.
- Address: 8955 S. U.S. 16, Rapid City, SD, 57702 | Map It
- Phone: 605/342-5873
- Cost: $16
- Hours: May--Sept., daily 8--6; Apr., Oct. and Nov., daily 9--4
- Website: www.reptilegardens.com
- Location: Outside the Park
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