Butterfly House & Aquarium
About
Year-Round Butterfly House and Saltwater Aquarium
Butterfly House & Aquarium is the only public saltwater aquarium in the Dakotas and one of few year-round butterfly houses nationwide. The campus in Sertoma Park houses 800+ butterflies in a 3,600 sq ft flight space plus 10,000+ gallons of aquarium exhibits.
Family Programs
Indoor butterfly and aquarium exhibits with hands-on learning. Programs include:
- Walk-through butterfly flight house
- Saltwater aquarium galleries
- Interactive touch tanks
- Discovery Den hands-on exhibits
- Educational displays for kids
What's Included
- General admission tickets
- Combo tickets with Great Plains Zoo
- Open Monday-Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM
- Restrooms on site
Experience
Great indoor stop year-round, especially in cold months. Kids 2+ love the touch tanks and butterflies landing on shoulders. Plan 1-2 hours; combine with Sertoma Park outdoor time.