So much fun! We always have such a good time at Ocean Adventures! Place is clean, staff is friendly…read moreand my kids are always wanting to go. Take your kids! Also, the owner is incredible about giving back to the community in many different ways. This is a good business to support.

The kids and I were offered tickets here as a gift--we'd been meaning to get out this way, so it…read morewas a much anticipated visit and did not disappoint. We passed it at first; although right off of Duquesne with a streetside sign, Ocean Adventures is in a very unassuming warehouse-esque metal building. That almost sets you up for more of a pleasant surprise when you walk inside after parking in the gravel lot behind the building (technically the front). When you walk in there are cubbies and coat hooks to deposit your things. The front desk is also right there, so not a lot of concern about things being stolen. Everyone gets a wrist band as you check in, and for the more uncooperative kiddos (one of mine) an ID sticker on their back. I didn't know this when I got there, but tickets are typically purchased in advance online as they only sell 40 tickets per session to keep it enjoyable for everyone--a policy I personally really appreciate, especially with little kids. And the unbelievable part: the tickets are only $5 T-Th and $6 F-Su. (If an adult wants to play with their kiddo, they also need a ticket, but for so little that's not a big deal for us, especially compared to prices at other kids facilities in SWMO/NWA). The facility itself: amazing. Imagine the McDonalds playset from your childhood, but without the dirty sock smell, multiple stories, more slides and a bigger ball pit. It's clean and actually smells GOOD...you can go on their website and watch/read about the cleaning routine. It's pretty impressive and the condition of the facility reflects that. I also noticed the staff making rounds every so often around the play equipment, which I also appreciated. The bulk of the play equipment is made of various nets and ropes/clear plastic windows, so your kids are almost always visible, but it's nice to see that the staff are kind of monitoring to make sure everything is in order. We really loved our visit here, our 2 hours flew by and as the kids get a little older this would be a great place to bring a book and relax at a table while they play...it's one of the few places around that feels safe enough for my comfort and entertaining enough for theirs. Until then, though, I am enjoying my excuse to "have to" play in a giant ball pit.

We are lucky to have Oasis Animal Adventures on Grand Lake. It's a wonderful experience to meet and…read morepet the animals.

This was was excellent. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The animals seemed…read morehappy and healthy. Very very kid friendly place to take the family. Great place for an animal experience. Very worth the trip through the Oklahoma hills.

My husband and I love arcades. I always see this one in the mall but I've never had the time to…read morestop by. I'm disappointed in myself for spending $20 today, but we now know for next time. Other than coming here for bumper cars, mini golf, or laser tag, this place isn't worth it. I can't exaggerate by saying most of the skill games were down along with a lot of other machines. Most games are ticket grab games with no skill required and they cost a lot for what they are. On top of that there is a carousel type claw game in the middle of the arcade, the stuffed animals in there are literally molded. I wouldn't trust anyone's child to win anything like that, outrageous.

We spent $50. It was awful. Several.of the games took out money but didn't work. One of them was a…read moremotorcycle game with vr goggles. We didn't realize the vr goggles were broke and swiped out card 7 times. It took the money..goggles never worked. I asked employees for help three times before we gave up and left. All they said was "oh ya it doesn't work but the motorcycle does. So for 45 minutes my son just sat in a motorcycle that tilts left to right a free degree until he was bored and we let a toddler have the rest of our rides. I took several photos and videos but there's no where to reach any one..their contact spot online only brings you to apply for a job.

we rented a bounce house from House of Bounce on 05/03/25. The inflatable was delivered damaged. It…read morehad a big gaping hole in the netting by the stairs and a 2 year old at the birthday party fell going up the stairs and got her arm caught in the hole so she was dangling by her wrist. Her wrist had a red swollen ring around it. The inflatable was dropped off an hour before the time specified by house of bounce which woke a napping child and it was also picked up almost half an hour before the rental end time. We will never use this company again and don't recommend them as their rentals can't be trusted to be damage free and safe for kids. When letting the company know about this and the fact that a child got hurt, the person I spoke with said the manager was very upset because they had another of the exact bounce house and it was brand new so she didn't know why that one wasnt use for our rental. The person I spoke with said the manager wanted to "make it right" by authorizing A 25% refund which is laughable. The owner couldn't seem to get on the phone with me themself.

They have a little concession stand. The place is smaller than I thought it would be but they have…read moreseveral different bounce houses. One is princess another one is Cars, etc. my kids love it! Great fun for little kids who need to burn off some energy. I didn't understand the closed from 1-4 pm at first but I was e-mailed an explanation from House of Bounce and I understand now. It is better for the kids and also gives them a chance to clean up again. It is impressive how clean they keep that business. It is very clean and new (newly rebuilt). The people were very friendly. After their e-Mai I had to change my 4 star to a perfect 5 star rating. They deserve it!

We had my Grandson's 7th Birthday party there, which cost us $245. My son Inlaw walked back to the…read moreemployee area. They did this is against policy and kicked us out. A very rude manager. We weee forced to take the pizza and our Birthday cake and leave. This is very traumatizing to a 7 year old and extremely unnecessary. They then tried to claim My so Inlaw was taking a drink. Hmmm weird considering he already had one, and we had all brought our own beverages in. No proof. Just accusations. Of course, my son Inlaw was the only guy of color in the place. Interesting.

Horrible experience for our kids birthday party staff was useless and the manager was just as bad…read morewith absolutely no skills in customer service.

This was such a fun experience! They were under construction when we went so it was a work in…read moreprogress but the butterflies made up for it! All kinds of colors and sizes of butterflies. The staff gave everyone a handheld nectar container with a fake flower on top and we walked around and enjoyed having them land on them! Also they have binoculars, Safari hats & magnifying glasses to borrow. The mirror maze was a trip! Lol great family fun! For a family of 4 (including 2 children with military discount), we paid $103. A tad higher considering the construction going on but it was fun.

The Butterfly Palace was a great experience overall. Our daughter absolutely loved it, and there…read morewas more to see than we expected, butterflies of course, but also lizards and other exhibits that kept things interesting. It was clean, well-organized, and a nice place for kids to explore without being overwhelming. I'd say it was a pretty good experience for the money. One great tip we learned while we were there: when you buy a ticket, it's good for multiple days. Ours was valid through Monday even though we visited on Saturday, which makes it a great option to do early in your trip so you can come back. The one weird thing about our visit happened outside in the parking lot. There was a camper trailer parked in the covered parking spaces, taking up four or five spots. It was raining heavily during our visit, so we watched older adults and families with small kids having to park farther down the hill in uncovered spots while this camper took up prime covered space. I have no idea what the situation is but it came off like a really poor decision on the part of the owners. That said, the experience inside was still enjoyable, and we'd return.

My grandson enjoyed his experience so much at Curious Minds. It was his first time to experience…read moreit! The facility is very clean and well put together! All children should get to visit this place!!

Great center for kids of all ages! We will be back. Ages, 10, 9, 2! Wish we lived closer!read more

Prices have upped way too much. No play area should be $40 for two kids, one being not even two…read more Clear the owner doesn't understand how kids get bored quickly or only do one thing and doesn't believe kids des to have fun if they're not banking big on it. Ridiculous pricing.

Looooved this place. We had a family member in the ICU at the local hospital and we needed to find…read morea place for the kids to run around. This place was PERFECT!!!!!!!! There was so much to do, we stayed for 3 hours and my kids probably could have kept playing. This place was everything we needed.

You know things are about to get interesting when a 200-foot tower named "Gravity Bomb" looms over…read morethe parking lot and there's a cartoon Bigfoot giving you a thumbs up like, "Yeah, trust me, this'll be fun." Welcome to Bigfoot Fun Park in Branson--a place where your inner child meets your adult-level fear of heights and your wallet quietly starts sweating. We started with the mini golf, because nothing gets the blood pumping like passive-aggressive putting. The course was glow-in-the-dark, covered in caves, waterfalls, and Bigfoot-themed props. At one point I putted through a log that looked suspiciously like a porta-potty. My ball ricocheted into a fake pond and I pretended that was part of the experience. Then came the main event: the Bigfoot Action Tower. There are two options--either shoot 200 feet in the air like you just stepped on a LEGO, or drop straight down like a terrified ragdoll. We did the drop ride, and I swear time slowed down. I heard colors. I made promises to the universe. And when we landed, I couldn't stop laughing--or maybe crying, it's all a blur. The arcade was next, where we exchanged real dollars for digital tokens and digital tokens for tickets, and then tickets for one (1) glow-in-the-dark rubber chicken. Worth it? Spiritually, yes. We peeked into the Yeti Fun Zone, which is like a jungle gym on caffeine. Kids were leaping off platforms, zipping down slides, and flopping into air bags like little gymnastic possums. I considered joining but remembered I'm at the age where I can injure myself sneezing. To finish the trip, we checked out the 8D theater ride, which included VR goggles, laser guns, and an on-screen Bigfoot in what I can only describe as the weirdest cowboy vs. alien vs. sasquatch scenario ever rendered. All in all, Bigfoot Fun Park is weird, wild, and unexpectedly charming. It's like someone asked, "What if Chuck E. Cheese married a roller coaster and they had a baby raised by Bigfoot?" And honestly? That baby turned out great.

This is a Branson must do! We have been coming to the area for over 20 years and this has become…read moreone of our favorite places. They recently added escape rooms which are some of the best in Branson. The arcade is solid, but the mini golf is top notch- some of the best on the strip. Don't sleep on this place!