Fire kills several animals at Rapid Citys Reptile Gardens A structure fire claimed the lives of several animals at Rapid City’s Reptile Gardens The zoo remains closed for now but leadership says the outpouring of support is palpable The fire was first reported between 12:30 and 1:00 Friday morning, and upon arrival firefighters had their hands full from the first alarm Pennington County fire administrator Jerome Harvey explained “Rockerville
Fire Damages Reptile Gardens; Several Animals Killed RAPID CITY, S D — A pre-dawn fire tore through a detached agricultural shelter at Reptile Gardens early Friday, killing an undetermined number of tortoises and alligators and forcing the popular attraction to close for the day The Rockerville Volunteer Fire Department said crews were dispatched
Fire damages Reptile Gardens attraction near Rapid City RAPID CITY, S D - (KFGO KWAT) – Multiple fire crews responded to a structure fire at the iconic Reptile Gardens tourist attraction overnight Firefighters discovered a fire in a detached agricultural shelter Heavy fire and smoke conditions extended into the ceiling and roof of the structure The firefighters were able to stop the spread of the fire before it could affect any nearby
Fire Contained at Reptile Gardens; Animals Lost The Rockerville Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Reptile Gardens, located after being dispatched around 12:40 am Firefighters arrived to find heavy flames and smoke in a detached agricultural shelter A rapid attack contained the blaze to the building of origin, preventing
Rockerville Fire reports to blaze at Reptile Gardens early Friday RAPID CITY, S D – The Rockerville Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire, at 8955 South Highway 16, rural Rockerville, unincorporated Pennington County South Dakota, commercially known as “Reptile Gardens” Upon arrival Firefighters observed an active fire in a detached agriculture shelter with heavy fire and smoke conditions extending into the ceiling and
Overnight fire at South Dakota’s Reptile Gardens - Go Watertown November 21, 2025 RAPID CITY, S D –Multiple fire crews responded to a structure fire at Reptile Gardens overnight Upon arrival, firefighters discovered an active fire in a detached agricultural shelter Heavy fire and smoke conditions extended into the ceiling and roof of the structure
Reptile Gardens Fire Highlights Critical Fire Safety Needs The specific cause of the Reptile Gardens fire has not been disclosed in available reports Fire investigations at animal facilities typically examine electrical systems, heating equipment, and other potential ignition sources to determine the exact cause How can I protect my pet reptiles from house fires?