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The Outdoor Campus

Sertoma Park, 4500 S Oxbow Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106-4114
605-362-2777
Ranked #9 of 16 attractions in Sioux Falls
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Aquariums, Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Science Museums, Educational Sites, Gardens
Description: Nature museum, aquarium, butterfly garden and classes for everyone to learn about the outdoors.
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I love to visit the Outdoor Campus. It is a great opportunity to learn about our prairie environment or to just stop and listen to the birds sing. More

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

This is an exceptional experience for young and old. They work hard at creating experiences for all ages to enjoy. Put this on your list of places to visit when in Sioux Falls. More

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Pierre, South Dakota
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Very cool playground for the kids, with a unique picnic area and play ground equipment. More

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

Good place to take the family. Lots of fun and lots to do. Stroller friendly More

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Kitty6500
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2009

Ok so I took my daughter here thinking she would love it and have so much fun and to my surprise it was falling apart. Inside the carpets need to be stretched or replaced all together the exhibits are falling apart the sound functions didn't work half the lights didn't work on the push button exhibits and we say a... More

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Iowa
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2008

We stopped here when the butterfly house and museum were closed but still the paths were nice and the kids enjoyed the huge climbing thing and all the different playgrounds. Sometimes you just need a nice place to sit on a bench and watch the kids run around for two hours and this is it. More

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amiheelatis
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2008
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I was in town for a family reunion with my wife and two kids. We were looking for a place to spend a couple of hours on a nice day that was cheap. Luckily we found this place! They offer extensive walking trails that are easy to navigate. They also had an indoor museum and big ol aquarium that the... More

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Moline, Illinois
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75 reviews 75 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
93 helpful votes 93 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2007
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I have been to 3 other butterly houses. This one was 2nd best. Lots of butterflies and more active than at the other places. Beautiful, but smallish. Well worth the trip. Get the coupon in the tour book or print on line! The outdoor campus boasts a park with walking trail. This was lame. It was out in an open... More

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