Great Plains Zoo Opening New Splash Pad
The Great Plains Zoo is getting ready for a hot sunny summer. They're gearing up to open the newly constructed splash pad on Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day!
Now kids can stop for a bit and cool down between visiting all the animals. Splash Pad access is included with zoo admission or membership.
The Splash Pad will have different areas for children ages zero to two, for toddlers, and for older kids too.
Accessibility was top of mind when they were designing the splash pad and it will have a family restroom with a "fee-based dryer, so kids can dry off after they splash" and an adult-size changing table.
Every day the splash pad will open 30 minutes after the zoo does and stop 30 minutes before the zoo closes.
Beginning Memorial Day the zoo will have new summer hours, staying open until 7 PM on "Wild Wednesday" nights with games, giraffe feedings, and cafe specials too.
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For more information see the Great Plains Zoo online and on Facebook or call 605-215-6392.
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