Sioux Falls Set To Welcome Unique Reptile Adventure Zoo

If you're the type of person who finds snakes, bearded dragons, lizards, chameleons, and even turtles cuddly and lovable, your new happy place is about to slither into Sioux Falls.

Reptile Adventure Zoo is planning to open in the coming weeks here in the Sioux Empire. This new scaly little sanctuary will be located in the former South Dakota Driver's Exam Building at 2501 W. Russell Street.

According to an article in Dakota News Now, this combo zoo/pet shop is basically going to be a herpetologist's Disney World. Seriously, the late great Steve Irwin, the world-famous Crocodile Hunter, would be doing backflips, yelling "Crikey" over this place.

Get our free mobile app

Owner, operator Andrew Adam plans to feature his own reptile collection in the zoo portion of the facility.

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore more than 100 enclosures featuring a diverse range of reptiles that would probably have Indiana Jones running the other way. We all remember Indie's love of snakes.

If you're the type of reptile lover looking for a more hands-on experience, you will no doubt love the interactive element to the new zoo, with tortoises roaming throughout the facility, and spectators getting a chance to pet live turtles, and even baby alligators if you dare.

The other half of this reptile adventure zoo will feature a pet shop that will sell various pet reptiles and specialize in reptile pet supplies.

If you're a big fan of the Reptile Gardens out in the Black Hills, get ready to get your Gecko On here in Sioux Falls in just a few weeks.

Dakota News Now is reporting that Adam plans to have the pet shop portion open sometime in September, with the adventure zoo following later this fall.

Sioux Falls.Business has a great article that takes a much deeper dive into the new Sioux Falls Reptile Adventure Zoo that you can check out here.

Source: Dakota News Now

10 Most Dangerous Cities in South Dakota

Cities on the east and west side of the Missouri River have made the latest list of South Dakota's Most Dangerous Cities for 2021.

Roadsnacks recently released its most 'Dangerous Cities' list and here in The Mount Rushmore state there are a few surprises, especially at the top. To determine the most dangerous cities in the state, Roadsnacks looked at the FBI's report on the latest violent crime, along with property crime statistics.

And surprisingly, the town with the most murders per capita in the state has less than 3,000 residents. Take a look at the list below.

For a look at the detailed list, visit roadsnacks.com Story Source: Roadsncaks

Filed Under: Sioux Falls