SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The Butterfly House & Aquarium staff is showcasing some pretty cute creatures.
The Aquarium has 20 baby seahorses on display for the public to see.
The babies were born in July of 2019 says Michelle Coley, Aquarium Curator.
Coley says seahorse gestation lasts anywhere from 10 to 25 days depending on the species and they can have up to 2,000 babies at a time.
Male seahorses are the ones that carry the eggs within their pouch and the eggs hatch in the pouch.
The seahorses do grow in the pouch after they hatch but once they leave the pouch they are able to care for themselves.
If you want to stop by the Butterfly House and Aquarium they are open;
Monday – Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday 11 AM – 5 PM.
The last entry is 1 hour before closing time.
Admission cost is;
Free for infants 0-2
$9.00 plus tax for youth 3-12
$12.00 plus tax for adults 13-59
and $11.00 plus tax for seniors 60+
