You’ll step into Sioux City Park’s wild west streets, watch sheriffs chase bandits through live-action shows, meet goats and emus at the animal farm, and grab drinks inside an old-timey saloon. With your entry ticket included, it’s easy to get swept up in cowboy life for an afternoon — laughter and little surprises guaranteed.
I’ll be honest — we almost missed the bus to Sioux City Park because my youngest decided her hat wasn’t “cowboy enough.” So we showed up a bit flustered, but right away you hear the clomp of boots on wooden boards and that dusty, dry air hits your nose. It’s not a theme park vibe — more like you’ve wandered onto a movie set that never got packed away. Our guide, Miguel, waved us over with a grin and I swear he looked like he belonged behind the bar in the old saloon.
First thing we saw was a sheriff arguing with some bandits near the bank (all in Spanish, but you get the gist). The gunshots were so loud I actually jumped — didn’t expect that. My daughter tried to peek inside the jail while my son was obsessed with the goats and those giant chickens at the animal farm. There’s this faint smell of horses mixed with grilled meat from somewhere near the saloon — made me hungry even though it was barely noon. We grabbed sodas inside; it’s all creaky floors and swinging doors, just like in those old westerns my dad used to watch.
Honestly, I thought Sioux City Park would be cheesy, but watching Li try to order “agua” in her best cowboy accent had us all laughing. The actors really play along — one even handed my son a (fake) sheriff badge. It felt less like a show and more like being let in on some local joke. By the end, we’d lost track of time just wandering between shows and animal pens. I still think about that slow walk back through the dusty street when things quieted down for a minute — you know how sometimes travel surprises you?
Yes, Sioux City Park is family-friendly and kids can enjoy meeting animals at the farm.
You’ll find Canarian goats, cows, ponies, donkeys, chickens, emus, suricata meerkats and dwarf crocodiles.
Yes, there are live-action shows including bank robberies and shootouts between bandits and sheriffs.
Yes, you can enjoy food and drinks at the saloon within Sioux City Park.
Your entrance ticket includes access to all main areas of Sioux City Park.
Yes, infants and small children can ride in prams or strollers around the park.
Yes, service animals are permitted inside Sioux City Park.
Yes, there are public transport options close to Sioux City Park.
Your day includes your entrance ticket to Sioux City Park with access to live western shows, animal encounters at the farm area, working saloon experiences for food or drinks if you want them (not included), plus plenty of space for families or groups to explore together at their own pace.
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