Reptile Gardens in Rapid City South Dakota

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Reptile Gardens in Rapid City South Dakota

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Calvin (Guest) Said,

I remember traveling to the Black Hills with my family when I was a kid. We stopped in Rapid City South Dakota and went to a place called Reptile Gardens.

We saw some great animal shows, and lots of tortoises, snakes, and reptiles of all kinds.

It was a fun day and I have always remembered that as one of my favorite stops on our trip.

I just got back from taking my kids through Custer State Park, up to see Mount Rushmore, and of course we had to stop at Reptile Gardens.

I enjoyed it just as much as before, probably more so because I got to see my kids enjoy something that I had when I was their age. The staff was very friendly and related well to kids, and we loved all the shows. The bird show was spectacular, my daughter was so amazed.

It was a fun day for the whole family, I hope my kids will take their kids someday too.

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