Reptile Gardens. Reptile Gardens was another grand highlight of our vacation. While the alligators and … Reptile Gardens is an animal park located south of Rapid City, South Dakota on the road to Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Rattlesnake Under His Hat: The Life and Times of Earl Brockelsby How did a world-class reptile zoo spring up in Rapid City, South Dakota, of all places Reptile Gardens has more species and subspecies of reptiles than any other zoo or wild animal park in the world! Reptile Gardens was another grand highlight of our vacation. Today, the Reptile Gardens are one of the most popular attractions in Rapid City, because kids can get up close to some of the most amazing reptiles on Earth!
Take a photo with one of our giant Aldabra tortoises or watch one of our wildlife shows and meet our baby gator, Fluffy.
Although this kind of exhibit is popular at zoos today, back then it was a rare opportunity to walk amongst free-roaming reptiles and birds.
Explore the World's Largest Reptile Zoo, Reptile Gardens! Check out the various reptile and animal shows and check out the Old West ghost town. The gardens hold some of the famous venomous snakes including the Cottonmouth and Copperhead.