Animals surprise us all of the time, don’t they? Ever have a squirrel run up to you and try to swipe whatever was in your hand? And, animals can be quite the show-offs sometimes, too, especially when they want our attention (or treats). Pile the whole family into the car for a trip to this charming zoo in Missouri that’s home to an assortment of animals, all with their own unique personalities, and opportunities for visitors to feed some of those beloved zoo residents.
Explore the 70-acre Dickerson Park Zoo, in Springfield, where you’ll get an up close look at dozens of animals, some of whom just might be…
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Playing a bit of soccer or jumping in a ball pit.
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Pay close attention, too, or you might miss a joey peeking his head out of mama’s pouch. Dozens of animals - from kangaroos and giraffes to maned wolves and hippos - call the zoo home.
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And, you never know what you’ll find them doing. When’s the last time you saw a sloth napping in a tree…
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Or, were greeted by a beautiful peacock who just happens to be on a stroll through the zoo? You can even schedule a private “Animal ReneZoo” for up to four people. Feed a giraffe, a zebra, or an otter, for example.
Facebook/Dickerson Park Zoo Dickerson Park Zoo also features a petting zoo where you can feed animals for $1. And, for $4, you can feed the giraffes, too.
Hungry? Stop for a bite to eat and something to drink at the zoo’s cafe. Then, hop on the Titus Express Train for a picturesque ride around the park. One rides costs $2 per person for guests two and older (as of April 2019).
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Kids or you have a question about one of the animals you’ve seen during your visit? Just find one of the zoo’s volunteers for insightful information.
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Create lifelong memories at Dickerson Park Zoo, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from April through October. Or, visit from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from November through March annually.
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Dickerson Park Zoo is located at 1401 W. Norton Rd., Springfield, MO 65803.
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What’s your favorite zoo in Missouri? Let us know in the comments! And, for another unique animal experience, plan a visit to The National Tiger Sanctuary. Click here to read more.
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Dickerson Park Zoo also features a petting zoo where you can feed animals for $1. And, for $4, you can feed the giraffes, too.
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Click here for official website of Dickerson Park Zoo. Or, go here for Facebook.
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