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    Dickerson Park Zoo

    4.1 (50 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Beth E.

    We are zoo people so we were happy when visiting friends that this zoo was close by. It looks very small from the outside, but there is a great variety of animals. The paths wander through the zoo, and signage is great. We were able to buy some lettuce to feed the giraffes which was very fun. You could also buy food to feed the goats at the petting zoo. The animals seemed very content, although many of the exhibits seemed rather small, and not all that clean. I was very impressed with how many varieties of animals they had for where this is located. Great little zoo that I am very happy I got to enjoy with friends.

    Stacy A.

    While we have a pretty awesome zoo here in Houston, it's always fun to visit other cities' zoos and see what they have to offer. This zoo definitely didn't disappoint! While it was a little chilly when we visited (we're from Texas, so 37 degrees is cold, okay?), the animals were totally used to it and out and about in their confinements. Our favorite animals we spotted were the giraffes, kangaroos, and lions. It was also really neat to see how the peacocks were just everywhere! They were wandering all over the place - but steering clear of the tiger cage of course. This is a great place to visit if you have little ones or are an animal lover yourself.

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    Regan L.

    I love our little zoo here in town. It is a small regional zoological facility that has a good variety of exhibits and animals. For me, it's a great place to drop in and talk a walk with interesting sights and things to do. Like most zoos, they are extremely kid-friendly and offer many educational opportunities for kids up until their teens. They also do birthday parties with animals and their keepers for kids 3-10. The prices are reasonable. The $79 pass got me admission for me and a guest for a whole year and included 2 free admissions and $2 off of paid guest tickets. Plus 10% off on food.

    Giraffe area
    Amanda T.

    Great little zoo for the smaller area. Sad the hippo is gone, but the giraffe encounter is always fun!

    Monkeys
    Yuliya S.

    Such a fun place for adults and kiddos alike! Prices are $15 for adults $10 for kids 3 and up or you can purchase a 12 month pass for $104 and go as many times as you want which we totally did! I didnt expect it to be so big and to have so many animals to see, ive been to my fair of zoos but was surprised by many different species that I havent seen before. Super cool, definitely recommend! Also if you have little ones I would also say to get a stroller or rent one they have because its a long walk and they get tired after a while.

    Dickerson Park Zoo is a great place, peaceful
    James M.

    Fun for the family. It's actually almost as fun to listen to the customers who know more than the staff lol. Visited here off and on for years and now my kids can enjoy it. The staff is very friendly and informative.

    Peacocks everywhere!
    Sarah M.

    This is one of the prettier zoos we have visited. Staff is friendly, and the animal exhibits were very nice. Checking out the cheetahs with the quarter-operated telescope was pretty cool. Mountain lion was awesome. River otters swam right up to the glass. My kids loved feeding the animals! We spent about 2.5 hours here, but we could have stayed longer! We missed the train ride, but that's ok. We rented a stroller, got a pressed penny, and found some souvenirs. Great day!

    Shane A.

    This is an okay zoo, not as big as you'd expect for a city of our size. Lots of the exhibits are fairly small, and the animals seem to hide a lot. I'd say it's more of an exercise trail with a chance to spot an animal that an actual "zoo experience." There are some cool things to see here when you can see them, a bit pricey so if you plan on going more than 3 times a year it's actually cheaper to get a season pass. I do wish they'd bring back Spooktacular though!

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    Thank you and thank you for visiting. We love DPZ!

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    Loved this zoo. Nice spread out but not too much walking! Great staff and lots to do and see.

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    I loved this zoo! The reptile house was AMAZING! The ostriches looked lonely though :( would love to see another animal in there!

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    Nice place to take your young family or even elderly parents. Had a great time. Will go back.

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    Good zoo... could be better but for Springfield it's good!! We buy season passes every year cause it's a WAY better deal!

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    The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure - Photo Credit: Tony Laidig

    The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure

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    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.

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    The first butterfly to land on me!! (When she opened her wings she was gorgeous blue!)

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