Wow! I don't know if there's enough good things to say about this place!…read moreALL of the employees were super kind and knowledgeable. We decided to drive thru in the bus, which is the way to go! It's up higher so less intimidating for the little ones, and myself, around the animals. On top of the drive thru safari they have a walk through feeding/petting area with more animals. They also have a play ground! This place is perfect for a fun filled day!

We had a great time. Much larger than the one we did in Texas. It was a 5 mile drive through with…read morebeautiful scenic views. The animals were engaging. All we had time for was the drive thru so I cannot comment on the rest. We would visit again if ever in the area.

Visited the aquarium at Bass Pro in Springfield, MO and was really impressed. It's much larger and…read moremore thoughtfully designed than I expected. The exhibits are immersive and well-themed, moving from local Ozark freshwater habitats to larger ocean environments, with clear educational signage throughout. The underwater tunnels and shipwreck exhibit were highlights, and the freshwater sections featuring native fish species were especially interesting. You can tell there's a strong conservation focus behind the displays, not just entertainment. Plan to spend a couple of hours to see everything comfortably. It's well maintained, clean, and suitable for both adults and kids. Definitely worth the stop if you're in Springfield or passing through.

Pretty much anything Johnny Morris does, he does it well.........and this place is no exception!…read more Made the trek to see the Aquarium, and this place is so much more than that. The whole experience is well planned, well laid out, and stuff for everyone to see.......It took a few minutes for our eyes to adjust to the darkness inside, but that was to be expected. Definitely worth making the trip here, and definitely a fantastic experience.

***Christmas Lights Drive Thru Review*****…read more While driving we spotted an advertisement for a drive thru lights and pulled up. The price was $30 with an additional cost to buy feed for the petting zoo at the end which we were excited to do. The lights were beautiful we enjoyed driving and seeing the different classic Christmas scenes. I also loved that not all of them were LED based as actual lights. The drive thru light show was about 35 minutes and at the end you get to park, take photos and feed the animals. We fed the pigs, goats, and few other exotic animals. We didn't get a chance to go inside the indoor animal inclosure. I truly feel this was worth it and a great family event.

It was probably the cheapest thing we did in Branson as far as being worth the money it was. They…read moredon't have a bunch of exotic animals but there's plenty to see. The drive through was my favorite a bunch of animals came up and stuck Thier heads in the car looking for treats. I recommend it good value.

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.

Absolutely has a blast here!! it does cost more for the extra time with the animals or for feeding…read morethe animals, but it's so worth it! We got to feed the nurse sharks which was an awesome experience, and feeding the lemurs was absolutely incredible! Josh did an awesome job with answering our questions and giving us treats for the lemurs. By far, my favorite was the dingoes though. Emily was in with us the whole time and told us about them. I hadn't known a whole lot about dingoes but I left with an absolute love for these beautiful creatures! Had so much fun petting them and loving on them, especially Loki! He is an absolute sweetheart!

Decided to go here for family vacation next thing you know your walking in and an employee is…read morescreaming at a bird to shut up. LITERALLY HUGE RED FLAG. Half the animals felt stressed and depressed because of how small the enclosures were. If I could report this place to be shut down I would because the environment for the animals is terrible and way too small. It isn't even worth going here because your just giving them your money to have animals sit in tiny enclosures and be depressed. On top of having depresssed and stressed animals the bathrooms smelled terrible. THIS PLACE NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN! After we got through it we stopped and noticed that this one bird was literally ripping its own feathers out! Clearly that's a sign that it is not okay!

We were greeted by Sean and explained how everything went and cost and food for some of the…read moreanimals. The animals that could be fed were along 1 line of pens. For a little zoo this was a treat to take our 2 year old grandson. The animals were friendly and hungry; they ate out of your flattened hand and liked to be scratched. Very nice assortment of animals. Plus the camel is a hoot; I won't explain it but it is worth it. Trust me! Also included is pony rides. Billy was working them this Saturday and very kid friendly. Jerry is the owner and put this stationary petting zoo together. All nice people. If you have kids it's a nice little petting zoo with more than just goats. Stop in and give it a whirl.

The petting zoo was awesome a lot of cool animals we also did the 80 dollar animal exposures and…read morethey gave us five very cute animals sat down with us told us storys it was a worthwhile experience would definitely go again

Very community oriented. Their contribution will go directly to the individuals we serve here at…read moreNova Center of the Ozarks. We assist children and adults with Autism and other disabilities, live more independently. Our staff assist with daily household duties including meds, meals and grooming. We provide classes for cooking, art and employment preparation and support. Branson is a place our individuals love to take field trips and joy all it has to offer. The proceeds of this gift, of 2 tickets, will go directly to our individuals. Thank you again for your kindness. If you ever want to create a Shoot Out team and compete, LMK. It's a Great time. :)

Super cool building with the giant octopus. Excellent aquarium! Great variety of marine life to…read morecheck out. The place is well kept, all the aquatic life looked very healthy. Throughly enjoyed it and so did everyone in my group. I totally recommend visiting when in the Branson area and even making the drive if visiting the Springfield area. Also, I recommend being the "fiver" pass. That's good for the aquarium, the wax museum, the hall of mirrors, the castle of chaos, and the mini golf course.