Mitchell, South Dakota: Thunder Bunny: Jackalope Jackrabbit
Fiberglass photo op with bulging eyes and a saddle for a rider. Named, "Thunder Bunny."
Thunderbird Lodge
- Address:
- 1601 S. Burr St., Mitchell, SD
- Directions:
- I-90 exit 332, then north on Hwy 37/Burr St. about a quarter-mile. On the right side, at the Thunderbird Lodge.
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Cute little jackalope, and a skip off the highway. Worth stopping just for the giggles.
[J. Wallace, 08/09/2020]
Jackalope antlers are back! They were replaced in 2016. Riding this jackalope was well worth the stop right off the freeway.
[Lauren, 08/17/2017]
The antlers are back!
[Carrie Culhane, 05/22/2016]
Yes, the antlers are sadly gone. The saddle is there, and even adults can sit on it for a photo op.
[Susan, 06/15/2014]The "alope" antlers appear to have been deftly, perhaps surgically, removed. Still worthy, but now a Giant Jackrabbit, not Jackalope.
The Jackalope is still in Michell, but when we visited, both antlers were gone. You could see where the antlers used to be. The seat and totem pole next to it was still there. Great photo!
[Ryan, 07/18/2011]There have been continuing reports of the vanished antlers. Perhaps condemned as a public skewer hazard? Or sawed off by a freak animal poacher?
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